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Port of New Orleans awarded FEMA Port Security Grant 

The Port of New Orleans (NOLA) was awarded $947,280 in recently announced Port Security Grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support the expansion and enhancement of emergency services

Ukrainian seaports signing ceremony

Leading Louisiana ports in cooperation agreement with Ukrainian sea ports

The Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority has signed a memorandum with the Port of South Louisiana and the Port of New Orleans. It covers cooperation on technical planning, development, construction, administration, operation, and

Matthew Wypyski, COO, Port of New Orleans, headshot

Port NOLA names Wypyski new COO

Maritime industry veteran Matthew Wypyski has joined the Port of New Orleans executive team as chief operating officer (COO). He comes to the position with 32 years as a senior operating and

Patrol boat at Port of New Orleans

Port NOLA awarded grant funding for maritime security operations

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) was recently awarded $514,964 in Port Security Grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to upgrade technology at the Harbor Police Department (HPD)’s

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CEO Spotlight: Matthews takes the helm at Port of South Louisiana

Paul Matthews took over as the new executive director of the Port of South Louisiana this past January. Matthews replaces long-time Executive Director Paul Aucoin, who served the port for over eight

Port of South Louisiana names new executive director

The Board of Commissioners of the Port of South Louisiana has selected Paul Matthews to serve as the port’s next executive director, effective January 15, 2022. Matthews is replacing long-time executive director

EPA settles Vessel General Permit (VGP)violation claims

EPA slaps box ship and bulker with VGP violation penalties

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has assessed penalties totaling $81,474 against two commercial ships over inspection, monitoring, and reporting violations in California and Louisiana. According to the agency, the 13,052 TEU

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FEMA charters Carnival Glory to house first responders

Carnival Cruise Line reports that it has reached an agreement with the City of New Orleans and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide Carnival Glory for first responders housing through

Concept drawing of new container terminal

Port NOLA container terminal project moves ahead

As part of the multi-year due diligence and permitting process for the new Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) container facility in St. Bernard Parish, La., the Board of Commissioners of the Port of

Group picture at LNG MOU signing

Port NOLA inks MoU on LNG fueling

The Port of New Orleans has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SEACOR Holdings subsidiary CLEANCOR Energy Solutions LLC. The two parties are to collaborate on ways to provide liquefied natural

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