Pacific Marine Business News • Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2024
BRIX Marine Launches New Survey Boat BRIX Marine has launched the Lugudi Barana, a new, modern 3011-CTC survey boat, the Port Angeles, Wash.-based vessel manufacturer said March 4. The new vessel has a 30-foot hull length, a 28-foot waterline length and a lightship weight of about 9,500 pounds. > READ MORE
Port of Oakland No. 1 in Annual Reefer Cargo The Port of Oakland moved $7.1 billion worth of refrigerated cargo in 2023, making it No. 1 in TEU volumes for reefer exports in the U.S. last year, the port announced Feb. 21. The Northern California seaport saw its reefer export numbers rise by 4.1% last year to 18.3%. > READ MORE
Port of Long Beach Dedicates 2 New Fireboat Stations Long Beach port and city officials recently dedicated two new Port of Long Beach fireboat stations that they say enhance the Long Beach Fire Department's waterside and landside emergency response capabilities.> READ MORE
New Port of San Diego Commissioner Sworn In The San Diego City Council has appointed public affairs specialist Sid Voorakkara as the Port of San Diego's newest commissioner, replacing Commissioner Emeritus Rafael Castellanos, who resigned in January.> READ MORE
Marine Group Boat Works Welder Honored by Manufacturers & Technical Association Ana "Annie" Oryall, welder and shipfitter with Marine Group Boat Works, has been honored by the California Manufacturers & Technical Association with the association's Emerging Leader Award. > READ MORE
From the Editor: California's AB 2220 By Mark Nero
The future of some commercial marine activities in California is now in doubt, following legislation proposed by a state Assemblymember in February that would restrict certain types of fishing in state waters.
Assembly Bill 2220 would do three things: completely ban commercial fishing for sea bass, eliminating current exceptions; ban the use of gill nets, also eliminating current exceptions, and mandate that commercial fishing vessels operating with a state permit carry an independent third-party observer onboard while operating within state fisheries.> READ MORE
FISHES Act Introduced to Cut Red Tape In Delivery of Disaster Funds; Alaska's Copper River Wild Salmon Fishery Opens May 16 View this email in your browser ...
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