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August 2010
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Wind turbines move through Port
of Morehead City to California
Ports host legislators luncheon
Ports foundation awards
scholarships
NC Ports Prepare for Hurricane Earl
The Ports of Wilmington and Morehead
City remain open to commercial traffic
under U.S. Coast Guard Port Condition
Whiskey. Vessels continue to arrive as
scheduled at both port facilities.
On Monday, August 30, the U.S. Coast
Guard set Port Condition Whiskey for
the Ports of Wilmington and Morehead
City in preparation for the anticipated
weather impact of Hurricane Earl.
Maritime hurricane Condition Whiskey is
a heightened condition of readiness to
indicate 72 hours prior to arrival of gale
force winds and anticipated landfall
associated with a hurricane.
“The NC State Ports Authority is pro-actively
making preparations for Ports
business and assets under our extensive severe weather preparedness plan. Our
Operations and Emergency Preparedness teams receive routine briefings and
communications from the U.S. Coast Guard. We are closely monitoring conditions
while continuing to operate Ports business as usual,” said Jeff Miles, Chief Operating
Officer, NC State Ports Authority.
Status is routinely reported to Ports personnel, contractors, tenants and stevedores.
All equipment including container cranes, generators, vehicles, and communications
equipment is monitored for fuel, inventory and operability. Emergency supplies are
inventoried and stocked.
In addition, any potential restrictions or requirements are reviewed with vessel agents
and stevedores regarding vessels in berth or scheduled to arrive and/or sail.
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Port participates in annual safety exercise
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Concrete pipe donated by NC Products of Raleigh, NC,
stack up at the north end of the Port of
Wilmington. The pipe will serve as new feeding ground
for thousands of fish. The pipe will be loaded onto barge
sometime in the coming weeks. Photo by Susan N.
Pridgen
Members of the emergency management community in Carteret County
participated in a security drill tabletop exercise in Morehead City on
August 25, 2010. Mark Litjes, Port of Wilmington Police (top-far right),
assisted in planning the exercise, while members of the Port of Morehead
Police, communications, operations and safety participated in the
exercise. Approximately 60 members of the fire and rescue, police, US
Coast Guard, emergency management, and health communities
participated in the day-long session to increase awareness and education
in the event of a significant emergency in the community. Photo by
Shannon Moody
Port provides storage for reef project
Submitted by Susan N. Pridgen, Communications Department
Since mid-July, concrete pipe has been arriving at the Port of Wilmington to be loaded
for shipment in the coming weeks. The pipe is part of the Long Bay Artificial Reef
Association’s reef enhancement project.
According to Project Coordinator for Long Bay Artificial Reef Association Bob Black, the
Port of Wilmington has received approximately 95% of the product. Once the pipe is
loaded onto the barge, this will determine the actual payload of the 1000-ton barge
being used for ocean deployment, and will help determine if additional pipe will need
to be delivered.
“I am very appreciative of
the support we have
received from the Ports
Authority on this project
and I look forward to a
continued relationship,”
Black stated.
“The Ports Authority has
worked with Marine
Fisheries on reef projects
for over 20 years,” said
Senior Manager of
Wilmington Port Operations
Steve Jackson.
“It is important that we
continue these efforts
which help support our
local fishermen and our
community. The reefs
serve as habitats providing
fresh local seafood and income to the community,” Jackson concluded.
The Association has plans to enhance two reef sites off of Brunswick County.
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Wind turbines move through Port of Morehead City to
California
Submitted by Karen Fox, Business Development Department
Four wind turbine blades in a specialized blade cage system are discharged
from the PAC Adara by NCSPA shore crane. Photo by Lance Kenworthy
Wind turbines shipped from India and destined for Palm Springs, CA arrived at the
Port of Morehead City on August 10 on board the M/V PAC Adara.
The blades were stowed on the vessel deck, and the balance of the components was
packaged in wooden crates. The total shipment weighed 80 tons. The Port of
Morehead City cranes and the Adara's cranes unloaded the cargo directly from the
ship to trucks. All of the shipment will be trucked to its West Coast destination.
“North Carolina’s Ports offer an experienced and skilled workforce, plus equipment and
storage capabilities that are ideally suited for this kind of cargo,” said Lance
Kenworthy, account executive, NC State Ports Authority.
Logistics for the shipment were arranged by Northern States Transportation out of
Houston, TX. Inchcape Shipping Service was the agent. The stevedore was SSA
Marine.
“The Port of Morehead City demonstrated excellent capabilities in handling these wind
energy components. The staff were extremely helpful in making the entire operation
run smoothly from start to finish.” said John Riggs, Director of Business Development,
Northern States Transportation.
“Wind energy is a target commodity for North Carolina’s Ports,” Kenworthy added.
“The Ports are partnering with the NC Department of Commerce to bring wind energy
business to North Carolina. We are looking forward to developing more of these
shipments through our Ports as the wind energy trade increases.”
Ports host legislators luncheon
Submitted by Susan N. Pridgen, Communications Department
The Carteret County
Chamber of Commerce
held their annual General
Assembly Wrap-Up
Legislative luncheon
August 20 at the
Portofino restaurant in
Emerald Isle, N.C.
Featured speakers were
Sen. Jean Preston and
Rep. Pat McElraft. They
gave summaries from the
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NCSPA Board member and Newport Mayor Derryl Garner
represented the Board at the 2010 Carteret County
Chamber of Commerce Legislative Luncheon. Sen. Jean
Preston, left, and Rep. Pat McElraft, not pictured, were
guests speakers. Joan Pulley, right, of Realty World First
Coast Realty and Chair of the Chamber's Public &
Government Affairs Committee was also in
attendence. Photo by Mike Wagoner, President Carteret
County Chamber of Commerce
2010 Legislative Session.
They also spoke
regarding various
legislation that was
passed, and pending
legislation for the long-session
beginning
January 2011.
"Sen. Preston and Rep.
McElraft have been long-time
supporters of the
Port of Morehead City.
They understand the
needs of their local
business community,"
said Ports
Authority Director of
Communications Shannon Moody.
"We look forward to their continued leadership in the House and Senate," Moody
concluded.
The NC State Ports Authority sponsored the luncheon.
Ports foundation awards scholarships
On Thursday, August 12, the
North Carolina State Ports
Authority Foundation presented
two scholarships to Ports’
employees’ children preparing
to enter the next stage of their
education. This is the first
year for the Foundation
scholarship program.
Crystal Doyle (Pender County, NC), daughter of Mark Litjes, and Elizabeth Courtney
(Wilmington, NC), daughter of Laura Courtney, each received a $500.00 scholarship
from the Foundation. Crystal will be continuing her studies at Pender Early College
High School pursuing a simultaneous high school diploma and Associate’s Degree.
Elizabeth, a 2010 graduate of New Hanover High School, will enter the University of
North Carolina at Wilmington this fall.
“The Foundation is honored to present Crystal and Elizabeth with scholarships to aid
their families with educational expenses. They are deserving recipients based on their
academic achievements, participation in activities, and noteworthy essays,” said
Foundation president Jesse S. Capel.
“We look forward to continued success
from these two young women.”
Recipients of the Foundation
scholarship are children of a North
Carolina State Ports Authority full-time
employee; high school seniors,
high school graduates or first-year
college undergraduates enrolled or
planning to enroll in a full-time course
study at an accredited four-year
college, university, two-year
community college, or trade/ technical
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Crystal Doyle and Elizabeth Courtney each
receive a $500.00 scholarship from the NC
State Ports Authority Foundation. Photo by
Susan N. Pridgen
USCG Barque Eagle docked at Port of Wilmington for public
school, and; a current resident of
North Carolina.
Scholarships may be renewed for a
second year. Awards are given without
regard to race, color, creed, religion,
sex, disability, or national origin.
The North Carolina State Ports
Authority Foundation, which is funding
and managing the scholarship
program, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
corporation formed to invest in,
support and nurture the Ports of North
Carolina.
The Foundation has also funded publication of “Waterways to the World: The Story of
the North Carolina State Ports Authority.” The book has been donated to libraries
across North Carolina.
Port of Wilmington hosts USCG Barque Eagle
Submitted by Susan N. Pridgen, Communications Department
The U.S. Coast Guard tall ship, the Barque Eagle, docked at the Port of Wilmington
Friday, August 6 for weekend public tours. Nearly 1,600 visitors toured the ship during
her three day stay.
The Authority partnered with the City of Wilmington and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
to host the ship at the Port of Wilmington. The original plan was to have the ship dock
downtown, but plans changed due to safety concerns and time constraints. The USCG
reached out to the City of Wilmington and the Authority to help facilitate the public
tours at the Port of Wilmington.
“Without a doubt, the North Carolina State Port made the Eagle’s visit a success by
providing safe and secure public access to a treasured piece of American
history," U.S. Coast Guard Captain Anthony Popiel, commander of Sector North
Carolina, wrote to Ports CEO Tom Eagar.
The City and the
USCG provided buses
for guests to enter
the Port of
Wilmington for the
tours.
Ports Authority Police
inspected all vehicles
entering and exiting
the Port, provided
personnel for crowd
management, and
were instrumental in
the event planning
process. Port of
Wilmington
Operations personnel
worked long hours to
ensure Port facilities
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tours. Photo by Susan N. Pridgen
Import steel coils are loaded onto railcars at the Port
of Morehead City. There are approximately 40 coils
per railcar with each car weighing approximately
172,900 lbs. Photo by Rhonda Wright
were safe, clean and
comfortable for the
1600 visitors.
“Though this last minute change of plans gave us little time to prepare for such an
event, we were pleased to be able to offer our facilities and workers to enable this
event to take place," said Steve Jackson, Senior Manager of Port Operations.
“The number of retired Coast Guardsmen that visited the Port to see the ship made it
worth the effort,” Jackson concluded.
“I am most appreciative of the efforts made by Port staff that assured the public the
opportunity to visit America’s Tall Ship. I would particularly like to acknowledge Bill
Bennett and Steve Jackson for their assistance in developing a logistical plan that
worked to address Port security requirements with the desire of the public to see the
Eagle. I realize that there were numerous others behind the scenes that worked to
make this happen. Please extend my thanks to your staff for a job well done,” wrote
Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo to Ports CEO Tom Eagar.
The Eagle serves as a seagoing classroom for approximately 175 cadets and
instructors from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. The crew
must learn how to handle 21,350 square feet of sail and five miles of rigging, along
with the lines' names and functions.
Steel coils loaded at the Port of Morehead City
Submitted by Susan N. Pridgen, Communications Department
Steel products have long been an import cargo for the North Carolina State Ports.
Items ranging from steel beams used in construction work to steel coils used in the
automotive industry are unloaded from vessels calling the ports.
Some of these are loaded onto trucks and distributed throughout the state and some
are loaded onto railcars. In FY 2009, more than 200,000 tons of steel products
crossed the docks at the Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City.
These coils were imported by
Lucchini USA from their mill
in Piambino, Italy. The coils
are being shipped via rail
from the Port of Morehead
City to a customer in
Conover, N.C.
"Since this shipment on July
22, another supplier,
Stemcor, discharged a similar
product of wire rod as well
as rebar from the MV St.
Nicholas inbound from
Istanbul, Turkey," said Lance
Kenworthy, Business
Development, NC State Ports
Authority.
"Both Stemcor and Lucchini
are looking to improve the
overall logistics package for their customer by utilizing the Port of Morehead City to
serve their North Carolina customer," Kenworthy concluded.
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W&B Trucking representatives Brandon
White, President, Jim
White, Founder, Vickie Spangler, Vice
President and Laurie Carpenter, Sales
Manager enjoy at day at the Port. Photo by
Jimmy Yokeley
international markets.
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Administration at 704-333-4886 ext. 226 or email him at dan.holt@trade.gov
W & B Trucking representatives visit Port
Submitted by Susan N. Pridgen, Communications Department
Representatives from W&B Trucking, Inc. made a recent visit to the Port of
Wilmington to discuss future plans at the Ports Authority.
They met with the Director of Community Economic Development Jimmy Yokeley to
discuss their current and planned expansion of services at the Wilmington terminal.
W&B is a domestic trucking and third-party logistics firm of nearly 20
years, headquartered in Kings Mountain, NC.
"Their core businesses consists of
domestic truckload, container haulage
and distribution transload services," said
Yokeley.
W&B's excellent reputation among the
apparel manufacturers/retailers industry
led them to serve the Port of Wilmington
with their container haulage services
soon after the arrival of Maersk Lines.
"Maersk offers weekly northbound and
southbound container service between
Central America and the Port of
Wilmington," Yokeley concluded.
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August 2010
NC State Ports Authority
PO Box 9002 • Wilmington, NC 28402
910-343-6492 • NCports_PR@ncports.com
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North Carolina State Ports Authority Board of Directors
Carl J. Stewart, Jr., Chairman
Jesse S. Capel • Brett Carter • J. Keith Crisco • Jeff D. Etheridge, Jr. • Derryl Garner • Robert O. Hill, Jr
Alex G. MacFadyen, Jr. • Gregory B. Plemmons • Simon Rich, III • Laura Wilson