FLHarborPilots

PHOTOS: @USCGSoutheast Captain of the Port @mvlaun presents the St. Johns Bar Pilot Assn with the @USCG Meritorious Public Service Award for their work keeping cargo moving uninterrupted through the Ports of Jacksonville and Fernandina throughout the pandemic. @FLHarborPilots

The @TB_Times recently spoke with Brett Monthie, a Tampa Bay harbor pilot, about his job, the rigorous training he went through and the perils of the profession. Read: When your mission is guiding ships through congested waters | bit.ly/3aOUUms

Be sure to check out this @jaxdotcom article featuring St. Johns Harbor Pilot Captain Chris Mons | bit.ly/2KAUipp

🚨 Position Available: There is an opening for a deputy pilot in the Port of Pensacola and the Board of Pilot Commissioners is currently accepting applications. Interested? Learn more: myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/pro/pilot…

FHPA’s latest newsletter is out! In this issue, learn about piloting during a pandemic, how Florida’s harbor pilots jump to action in moments that matter, and more recent news and updates. Read here: mailchi.mp/7142882ba9c4/u…

Happy National Maritime's Day to all the brave men and women who tirelessly serve and protect our waterways every hour of every day. #NationalMaritmeDay

Seaports play a vital role in the lives of our citizens, and continue to drive the state's economy. #FlaPorts are open and operational, ensuring a steady flow of critical #cargo such as medical supplies, food and fuel. #SeaportsDelivery #InThisTogether

We value and appreciate our federal/state partners who continue to support us during this unprecedented time, and are grateful for @GovRonDeSantis’ leadership for putting Floridians’ safety first. Together, we will get through this - take care of yourselves and your neighbors.

Florida’s harbor pilots continue to serve the state 24/7 and will continue to stand watch, ensuring the safe passage of vessels and much needed cargo through our seaports in the wake of this crisis. (1/2)

An expansion project will deepen & widen @porteverglades, allowing ships almost twice the size to enter, creating more business & job opportunities for the area. The project is expected to be completed between 2024-2026. | bit.ly/3bD2vCh

Crowd applauds as CFO Beth McCague talks about the significant progress made on Jax #HarborDeepening project. $394M has been pledged or committed to date, and the project remains 2 years ahead of schedule. #StateOfThePort CC: @propclubjax

Proud to be highlighted by CEO Green in today’s @propclubjax State of the Port panel discussion. 50% of Jacksonville’s container business is in the domestic maritime industry with Puerto Rico and @JAXPORT is the first Florida port to join FMP. #ilovejax

Recently, @DOTMARAD announced the distribution of $280 million in grants through a new #Port Infrastructure Development Program, and @PortCanaveral & @PortMiami were on the receiving end for $58 million! Read more here: bit.ly/39E5kRQ

Harmony of the Seas departing Port Canaveral on Sunday afternoon.

Today, @SecElaineChao presented @PortMiami with a check for $43.9 million to support several infrastructure programs through @USDOT's Port Infrastructure Development Program. To read more about the project, click here: bit.ly/2HqJaq4

Congratulations to @PortCanaveral for receiving $14.1 million to support the Cargo Berth Rehabilitation and Modernization Project provided through @USDOT's Port Infrastructure Development Program! To read more about the project, click here: bit.ly/2HqJaq4

TODAY: @SecElaineChao joined @GovRonDeSantis, @MarioDB, @MayorGimenez, and other officials to announce more than $280 million in grants for our Nation’s ports through the Department’s new Port Infrastructure Development Program. transportation.gov/briefing-room/…

Here’s a look at cargo arriving by rail this morning. Our rail crew moves more than 1,300 rail cars in and out of the port every month. In FY 18-19, we handled a total of 18,652 rail cars #FunFact

Good as gold! Port Tampa Bay recently received a Gold rating from @RoyalCaribbean for passenger experience before and after their cruise. Congratulations to Port Tampa Bay staff and @_Intercruises for providing amazing customer service!

$58 million in infrastructure grants awarded to the state of #Florida. The seaports thank you @SecElaineChao! #flaports CC: @GovRonDeSantis @MarioDB @PortMiami @PortCanaveral