The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority convened for its monthly meeting on Thursday, February 29, marking significant developments within the Port Houston Project 11 initiative, says an article published on yahoo website.
Summary
- Transition in Commission Membership: Commissioner Cheryl Creuzot steps down after four years, welcoming Commissioner-elect Thomas Jones, Jr. to commence his term.
- Award for Segment 1C of Houston Ship Channel Expansion: $136 million contract awarded to Callan Marine Ltd. for dredging with their cutter suction dredge, the GENERAL ARNOLD, marking the final Project 11 dredge contract.
- Completion of Dredging Operations by Curtin Maritime Corp: Curtin Maritime Corp. finishes dredging, lifting daylight restrictions along 3 1/2 miles of the channel, providing extra transit time for deep-draft vessels; utilized environmentally friendly vessel AVALON and repurposed dredged material for oyster mitigation improvements.
- Leadership Transitions and Promotions: Chief Port Operations Officer Jeff Davis retires; Ryan Mariacher and Paulo Soares promoted to vital roles, with Mariacher becoming Chief Port Operations Officer and Soares becoming Chief Port Maintenance Officer, overseeing a new division for maintenance activities.
Transition In Commission Membership
Chairman Ric Campo expressed gratitude for Commissioner Cheryl Creuzot’s contributions over her four-year tenure, as she participated in her final capacity before stepping down. Commissioner-elect Thomas Jones, Jr. was welcomed, poised to commence his term as the new Port Commissioner this month.
Award For Segment 1C Of Houston Ship Channel Expansion
A $136 million contract was awarded for segment 1C of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion, also known as Project 11. Callan Marine Ltd., the recipient of the contract, will utilize their state-of-the-art cutter suction dredge, the GENERAL ARNOLD, to complete the dredging task. This marks the final Project 11 dredge contract, affirming Port Houston’s commitment to enhancing channel safety and efficiency.
Completion Of Dredging Operations By Curtin Maritime Corp
Curtin Maritime Corp. concluded its dredging operations in the channel, facilitating the lifting of daylight restrictions along an additional 3 1/2 miles of the channel. This translates to approximately 30 minutes of extra transit time for deep-draft vessels, benefiting the nation’s busiest waterway. Notably, Curtin utilized its environmentally friendly vessel, the AVALON, and repurposed dredged material to create oyster mitigation improvements.
Leadership Transitions And Promotions
Jeff Davis, a veteran of 30 years with Port Houston, announced his retirement as Chief Port Operations Officer. In anticipation of future needs, Ryan Mariacher and Paulo Soares were promoted to vital roles within Port Houston’s executive leadership team. Mariacher assumes the role of Chief Port Operations Officer, while Soares becomes the Chief Port Maintenance Officer, overseeing a newly established division dedicated to maintenance activities across Port Houston terminals.
Continued Investment In Growth And Improvements
The commission approved over $166 million in awards during the meeting, demonstrating Port Houston’s ongoing commitment to investment in growth and enhancements at its public terminals.
Upcoming Meeting
The next Port Commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26 at 9:00 a.m.
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Source: yahoo
