Florida Harbor Pilots Association

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NEWS

October 2015

Did You Know?

CONTACT FHPA
Captain Stuart Lilly
PO Box 38294
Tallahassee, FL 32315
(850) 224-0219 office
(305) 725-2543 cell
kp84@yahoo.com

With the deep dredge project complete, PortMiami is now the

only major logistics hub south of Virginia capable of handling
fully laden post-Panamax vessels
-PortMiami
STATEMENT FROM FHPA PRESIDENT REGARDING
EL FARO TRAGEDY
The Florida Harbor Pilots Association would like to extend our deepest
condolences to the families of the crew members of the cargo ship El
Faro. They are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Thank you,
Captain Stuart Lilly, FHPA President

PORTMIAMI FINISHES DREDGING FOR PANAMA

CANAL EXPANSION
SUNSHINE STATE NEWS September 21, 2015 - On Friday
afternoon, Gov. Rick Scott announced
PortMiami had finished its dredging
project to ready for larger vessels
heading to the Atlantic seaboard after
the expansion of the Panama Canal is
completed.
To read this article in full, please visit: http://bit.ly/1MqHgia.

ON THE HORIZON
Remember, if you have a
newsworthy item to share, please
submit the complete details to:
Kristen Bridges at
kristen@bascomllc.com
or (850) 222-2140.

MILESTONE: PORT PANAMA CITY BREAKS TONNAGE

RECORD; SERVICE TO VERACRUZ ADDED
PANAMA CITY NEWS HERALD October 8, 2015 - Port Panama City
handled a record 2.03 million tons of
cargo during the 2015 fiscal year,
trumping its previous high set before the
Great Recession.
To read this article in full, please visit: http://bit.ly/1GlTAE2.

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