Port of Palm Beach Breaks Record for Total Tonnage in One Day
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 Photo credit: Palm Beach Harbor Pilot Captain Matt Rigby |
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On Thursday, March 14th there were 15 ships docked at Port of Palm Beach. We achieved a total tonnage of 137,765 gross registered tons (GRT), surpassing the last record 119,139 tons set in November 2012.
On that historic day, we also had the longest cargo ship we've had in Port in 30 years. The length overall of the cement cargo ship was 644 feet. On a busy day, the Port of Palm Beach relies on E.N. Bisso & Son, Inc. tractor tugboat Vigilant to safely dock large cargo vessels side by side. Some of the benefits of a tractor tug include precision maneuverability, enhanced safety and increased efficiency. |
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 Photo credit: Palm Beach Harbor Pilot Capt. Matt Rigby |
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Update on Maintenance Dredging Project
The Dutra Group is expected to deploy a dredge sometime in April. The $3.5M project funded by United States Army Corps of Engineers, consist of the removal of 100,000 yards of sand from the channel and settling basin. The sand will be placed offshore. Dutra Group has until the end of May to complete the project. |
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Port of Palm Beach Promotes Paid Summer Internship Program
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The Port's Human Resources Manager Raquel Rivera and Public Information Officer Yaremi Farinas have spent several weeks speaking to local students about the Port's 2024 Summer Internship Program. |
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Applications opened March 11th. The paid eight-week program offers opportunities in accounting/ finance/ procurement, administration, communications, human resources, information technology (IT), operations/engineering, planning, and tenant relations. New this year, port tenant Ozinga, is looking for a student interested in learning how to operate the company’s cement terminal, ready- mixed concrete plant and work in the sales department. |
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The program is a great opportunity for local students enrolled in university, college or a trade school in Fall 2024 to gain invaluable professional experience, regardless of their academic background or career aspirations. By participating in Port of Palm Beach's Summer Internship Program, students will acquire transferable skills and industry insights that will serve them well in any professional setting. |
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For information on program dates, student criteria, application requirements, and the selection process, visit our website. |
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Actual Prior Year Actual Rail cars 3,522 4,055 TEUs 67,361 65,225 Break-bulk 56,478 38,293 Asphalt 37108 28,221 Cement 31,651 26,589 Recyclable Steel 11,346 9,492 Raw Sugar 137,976 102,800 Molasses 54,019 11,099 |
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 Social Media Buzz
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Margaritaville At Sea News and Promotions
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HEROES NOW SAIL FREE, FIRST AND ALWAYSMilitary, Veterans, First Responders, Law Enforcement, Educators, Heathcare Workers, and all eligible parties under the GovX membership program now receive the following benefits on all Margaritaville at Sea ships, including the all-new Islander, sailing from Port Tampa Bay to Key West and Mexico beginning June 2024. HEROES SAIL FREE & FIRST (UPDATED FEBRUARY 3, 2024):- All benefits apply on the all-new Islander or on the Paradise, sailing from Palm Beach to Grand Bahama Island
- Heroes can book unlimited sailings each year under the Heroes Sail Free, Heroes Sail First program
- Heroes receive a free fare or better, if the prevailing retail offer is a higher value
- For a limited time, Heroes AND 3rd and 4th Guests Sail FREE
- Heroes Sail Free and First reservations receive 1 Free Express Pass per cabin
- Free Express Pass includes priority boarding, priority debarkation at destination ports, and priority luggage delivery
- Plus, 2 Complimentary Welcome Drinks per Cabin (up to $15 value each)
Program Details - Must be a verified member through GovX or ShopVCS platform
- Heroes Sail Free staterooms must be booked online after member verification
- Must be sailing with at least one paying guest in the same stateroom
- Blackout dates may apply based on available stateroom inventory
Taxes, Fees, Port Expenses, Gratuities and Onboard Charges not included. Please visit the GovX site for more details on GovX membership eligibility.
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THE BEST CRUISE DEAL OF 2024 Escape to the crystalline blue waters of the Bahamas—again and again—with the Margaritaville at Sea Ultimate Paradise Pass. The first, and only, cruise deal of its kind, you’ll enjoy year-round access to all the relaxation of Margaritaville at Sea as you set sail to the tropical island paradise of Grand Bahama Island. See important Terms and Conditions below. For a limited time, lock in your Ultimate Paradise Pass for just $999 per pass. From there, get ready to experience the Margaritaville State of Mind all year long. Sip on poolside cocktails, try your luck at the Margaritaville Casino, or experience the magic of the Bahamas with exciting shore excursions. Did we mention each Ultimate Paradise Pass allows you to cruise with a friend for FREE (taxes, fees, and port expenses not included)? Experience Limitless Paradise for $999 Say goodbye to days spent daydreaming about your next vacation. Here’s how the Margaritaville at Sea Ultimate Paradise Pass works: - Book NOW and enjoy 2 extra months of limitless sailings - Passes are valid starting November 3, 2023!
- Unlimited non-consecutive 2-night sailings thru December 31, 2024
- Valid for Double Occupancy—bring a friend for free
- Must book 24-72 hours before departure
- Best available Ocean View or Inside Stateroom—assigned at terminal check-in
- Does not include taxes, fees, port expenses, gratuities, fuel surcharges, or onboard expenses
- Ultimate Paradise Passes are limited and while supplies last
- Pass Blackout dates: Nov 23, 2023; Dec 31, 2023; May 25, 2024; Aug 30, 2024; and Dec 31, 2024.
GET THE PASS |
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Free ocean upgrades
Rediscover Paradise over gorgeous ocean sunsets with Margaritaville at Sea's Free Ocean Views sale, where you can enjoy a complimentary stateroom upgrade for a limited time, plus 50% off all cruise rates! BOOK NOW! Don't miss out on your chance at saving more than $1,500 on sailings throughout 2024! Want to see your Ocean View in stunning 3D detail? Check out our Virtual Tours to see both double occupancy and triple occupancy configurations aboard the Paradise! FREE OCEAN VIEW UPGRADE DETAILS- Available on 2-Night Bahamas Sailings
- Offer applies to new reservations only; cancelled or modified reservations may be subject to fees according to our Cancellation Policy
- Free Ocean View Upgrade offer applies only to select sailings on the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise
- Picturesque Ocean View and lower categories available at Interior Stateroom pricing for all guests in the same stateroom
- Offer is subject to stateroom availability on specific departure dates and applicable dates may change based on fluctuations in inventory availability.
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Palm Beach Parking
Valet Drivers
Please contact Claudia at 772-696-4388 |
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SSI PetroleumFuel Dispatcher I (Riviera Beach) Transport/ Tank Wagon Drivers (Belle Glade, Riviera Beach and Fort Lauderdale)
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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Jobs with Ranger Construction Ranger Construction is one of Florida's leading heavy/highway contractors, providing high-quality road construction services since the 1940s. We are a major road building, site work, asphalt paving, and excavation contractor serving the northeast, central, southeast, and southwest areas of Florida. Headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL, Ranger operates throughout the state as a well-respected contractor, subcontractor, and design-build partner. We serve valued customers in multiple Florida locations with a well-maintained fleet of excavation, grading, and asphalt paving equipment. We operate strategically located asphalt plants to serve markets from the greater Orlando area through Daytona, and south through the Treasure Coast, Palm Beaches, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, and the Florida Keys. All our operations include well-trained safety and quality-control departments. Please find below our listing of open positions. Please refer your qualified clients who are seeking employment to complete and submit an employment application. |
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Bringing Joy to Children with the Kids Cancer Foundation
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March Work Anniversaries For Port Employees
Congratulations to the following employees who is celebrating a work anniversary:
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Controller Daniel Kirchman- 14 years (March 8) Receptionist Gilda McCarty- Two years (March 10) |
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Upcoming Commission Meetings
You're invited to attend our Board of Commissioners meetings. 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?
Audio recordings of the Board of Commissioners Meetings are now accessible on the "Agenda Center." We have removed the webpage "Board Meeting Audio Recordings" from our website. How to listen to meeting recordings? - Go to Agenda center
- Scroll down to "Available Archives." Locate the meeting you want to listen to and click on "Video" link adjacent to the "Agenda packet" link.
Please note, audio recordings of meetings prior to October 19, 2023, will only be available on the Port's YouTube channel. If you need assistance or have any questions, please email District Clerk Jackelin Machado.
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Port Donates Office Furniture to Pleasant City Elementary School
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 Thank you to Donta and Tammer with our Facilities Department for assisting Pleasant City Elementary School's janitor with loading filing cabinets in a truck. If you have gently used office furniture that you are looking to donate, please contact Public Information Officer Yaremi Farinas who can help get you in touch with local schools. |
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