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Maintenance dredging of the Lake Worth Inlet was completed sooner than expected. Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Corporation spent less than a month and a half dredging sand that accumulated in the inlet following Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. |
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Due to safety concerns, the Palm Beach Harbor Pilots decreased the maximum operating draft of the inlet. The draft restrictions in place for several months, caused logistical and financial strains on several Port of Palm Beach tenants whose vessels need at least a 27-33 foot draft to enter the harbor. This causes a ripple effect that spreads across to the Caribbean Basin where residents, resorts and cruise lines rely on day-to-day shipping services from the Port of Palm Beach. The $10M maintenance-dredging project funded by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, removed approximated 190,000 cubic yards of sand. The contractor used pipes to pump the beach quality sand onto the Town of Palm Beach. |
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During the dredge project, representatives with the United States Army Corps of Engineers visited the Port of Palm Beach. Executive Director Manuel Almira used the opportunity to thank the USACE for the funding and explained the consequences of shoaling. |
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The group also met with the owner and representatives of Berth One Palm Beach to discuss plans to expand the megayacht berth. |
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Port Commissioners Dr. Deandre Poole, Varisa Lall Dass and Director of Operations and Business Development Michael Meekins traveled to the State Capitol earlier this month to advocate for port funding. During their legislative visit, they attended back to back meetings with lawmakers including Senators Bobby Powell, Tina Polsky, Tom Wright, Gayle Harrell and State Representatives Tae Edmonds, David Silvers and Alex Andrade. They also met with Governor Ron Desantis's Legislative Affairs Director Stephanie Kopelousos and Florida Ports Council President Mike Rubin. The legislative meetings provided an opportunity for Port Commissioners and Director Meekins to share the benefits of funding port projects such as beautifying the permieter wall on President Barack Obama Highway, shore power for the cruise ship, and purchasing land on 10th street. |
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Current Projects
- Merchants Drainage Project (will be complete after the parking lot is striped)
- CBP Security Upgrades and Hardening
- Port Infrastructure Development Program (Rail Improvements)
- Master Plan
- Ozinga Terminal
- Chiller Plant Replacement (Project to be completed by Mid-March)
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FY 2023 FY 2022 Rail cars 5,253 5,060 TEUs 89,183 85,171 Break-bulk 62,913 50,289 Asphalt 38,770 36,996 Cement 26,589 0 Recyclable Steel 19,071 31,064 Raw Sugar 167,500 146,400 Molasses 28,185 28,057 |
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Port Of Palm Beach Featured In Palm Beach County TV
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 Public Information Officer Yaremi Farinas and Director of Security Rick Placeres. |
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After several months of working on a video project with Palm Beach County TV, the episode is now being broadcast online and on cable. This second episode focuses on Port Security and features interviews with our Director of Security Rick Placeres, Special Projects Manager Aaron Hoffman and United States Customs and Border Protection Port Director David Scroggins. Thank you to all who asissted with this project and made it come to fruition. Here are the time slots for when the episode will air on PBC TV Channel 20: Mondays 8:30 pm Tuesdays 3:30 pm Wednesdays 9:00 pm Thursdays 4:00 pm Fridays 1:00 pm |
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 Public Information Officer Yaremi Farinas, Supervisory CBP Officer/ Chief of Staff Deirdre Leigh and CBP Director David Scroggins. |
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 Public Information Officer Yaremi Farinas, and Special Projects Manager Aaron Hoffman. |
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Margaritaville At Sea Cruise Deals
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Welcome to your easy getaway for one. Escape to a world of pure relaxation onboard a floating island vacation without a care in the world! Book one of our premium inside staterooms on a Sunday through Thursday 2-night sailing to enjoy three days of tropical fun and drinks, gourmet food, and Margaritaville-inspired entertainment at our Solo Traveler rate. - No single supplement fees
- Prices start at $169
- Only available on inside staterooms
- Only 2-night cruise
- Only available on sailings from Sunday through Thursday
- Limited availability
- Blackout dates apply
BOOK NOW |
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Community Service Project
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This month we are partnering with the Kids Cancer Foundation in Royal Palm Beach by collecting Easter basket stuffers for the nonprofit's annual Easter event.
Earlier this month, Child Enrichment and Volunteer Coordinator Kenisa Helm provided a tour of the center to the Port's Public Information Officer Yaremi Farinas. Kenisa shared the different services and programs the center offers to local families who are going through the difficult journey of childhood cancer. Our goal is to collect enough items to stuff 100 Easter baskets so the kids and their siblings can enjoy the holiday. You can drop-off donations now until March 27th at the Port's Maritime Office Complex located at 1 East 11th St. Suite 600, Riviera Beach, FL. 33404 or call the PIO at 561-383-4138.
Those who donate are welcome to join us on Wednesday, March 29th at 2:30 PM at the Kids Cancer Foundation to deliver the donations and assemble the Easter baskets for the kids. Please RSVP to Yaremi Farinas at yfarinas@portofpalmbeach.com. |
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 Public Information Officer Yaremi Farinas, Port Commissioner Varisa Lall Dass and Facilities Foreman Lawrence Kelly at the Palm Beach Shores St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 11, 2023. |
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Port of Palm Beach tenant Tropical Shipping has several job openings in the Riviera Beach area.
This month, the company posted the following positions on its website: |
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Dispatcher- Bulk Fuel (Riviera Beach location)
Field Service Mechanic (Belle Glade location)
Please contact Human Resources Manager Vivian Prescott by phone at 863-508-1406 or email vprescott@ssipetro.com.
About SSI Petroleum
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Palm Beach Parking
Valet Drivers
Please contact Claudia at 772-696-4388 |
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March Port Employees Work Anniversaries
Congratulations to the following employees who are celebrating a work anniversary:
Controller Daniel Kirchman- 13 years
Receptionist Gild McCarty- 1 year
Facilities Worker/ Switchman Daryl Johnson- 1 year
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Upcoming Commission Meetings
You're invited to attend our Board of Commissioners meetings. - March 16 at 4 PM
- April 20 at 4 PM
- May 18 at 4 PM
The public is welcome to attend the in-person board meetings held in our Board Room located on the 6th Floor of the Maritime Office Complex at One East 11th St. Suite 600, Riviera Beach, FL.
View agendas and minutes |
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Listen To Board Meetings Online
Did you miss the last Regular Port of Palm Beach District Board of Commissioners Meeting?
The audio recording of the last meeting is now available on the Port's website.
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