PCNC’s Board approved Susan Ransom as its newest member on April 30, 2019. Ransom is the Client Services Manager for SSA International at the Port of Oakland. She is pictured above being proposed by Ron Brown (Center) and Gregg Feeney (Left)
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PCNC Welcomes USCG’s Captain Marie Byrd & Thanks Captain Anthony Ceraolo As Sector San Francisco Changes Command
The Propeller Club of Northern California (PCNC) welcomes USCG’s Captain Marie Byrd who assumes command of Sector San Francisco.
PCNC wishes to thank outgoing Captain Anthony Ceraolo for his service.
The US Coast Guard Change of Command Ceremony for Sector San Francisco took place on March 28th 2019.
Rear Admiral Peter Gautier, Eleventh Coast Guard District, officiated at the ceremony and praised Byrd and Ceraolo.
USCG’s Sector San Francisco has jurisdiction and responsibility for the Northern California ports and coast.
Sea Level Rise Could Threaten California Cities and Ports by 2040
by Stas Margaronis
A new U.S. report, using advanced analytic software, says waves and storm surges are gaining momentum from sea level rise and collectively pose a more immediate threat than was previously believed. The result could be serious damage to California coastal cities and ports by 2040.
Elaine Forbes, executive director for the Port of San Francisco, told AJOT that rising sea levels are already threatening downtown San Francisco and Port property requiring the construction of a new sea wall (photo below). The projected cost is $5 billion.
The impact is similar to sea level rise driven storm surge damage suffered by U.S. cities and ports along the U.S. Gulf and Atlantic coasts from Hurricanes Katrina, Sandy and Harvey.
PCNC Welcomes JOC’s Bill Mongelluzzo – April 30th
At the Luncheon Bill Mongelluzzo discussed such topics as:
- Fuel Surcharge Hikes From 2020 IMO Low Sulphur Rule
- Trans-Pacific Rates in 2019
Please see enclosed Power Point and luncheon photos
PCNC Board Supports Port of San Francisco Fresh Fish Market at Fisherman’s Wharf
Giuseppe “Joe” Pennisi and Nicholas Krieger have been selling rockfish, petrale sole and other fish from their boats as part of this exciting new project at the Port of San Francisco that allows fishermen to selldirectly to retail customers from their boats.
The Northern Waterfront, including Fisherman’s Wharf, Hyde Street Pier and Pier 39, draws 15 million visitors a year, according to the Port, yet few people — whether tourists orlocals — are able to take part in the traditional fishing culture there.
“It’s fun seeing people at the dock,” Pennisi said. “Sometimes we had 30 people hanging out.”
The Pennisi family has a long tradition of sustainable fishing in California and has been trawling in the waters off of California since the early 1900s. Giuseppe “Joe” Pennisi started fishing in California when he was seven years old. Beginning his career working on his father’s boats, he has made a career fishing everywhere from Monterey to the Bering Sea. In 2000 he purchased his boat the Pioneer and launched Pioneer Seafoods.
For more information about Giuseppe and Pioneer Seafood please go to:
SSA says Port of Oakland Turning Basin Expansion is Critical
The Stevedoring Services of America (SSA), general manager, who runs the Port of Oakland’s largest container terminal, Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT) says that the Port must quickly embark on an expansion of the Turning Basin located in the Oakland Estuary or face the loss of next generation container ship business.
In an interview with AJOT, Jim Rice, general manager SSA Marine Inc said that it became clear when CMA’s 18,000 teu (twenty-foot unit) container ship, Benjamin Franklin, docked at OICT three years ago that maneuvering the ship through the Turning Basin “was not going to work on a regular basis because the Basin was too narrow.”
PMSA’s McLaurin warns about higher California taxes to reduce maritime emissions.
The president of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) warned maritime operators and customers to expect higher California air emission related taxes and fees in 2019.
John McLaurin, PMSA president, told a Propeller Club of Northern California luncheon audience to prepare for higher taxes and fees on harbor trucks, warehousing and possibly a tax on ocean containers.
He also strongly criticized plans by the Oakland Athletics to build a new ballpark at Howard Terminal on Port of Oakland property.
Opposition to Proposed Oakland A’s Ballpark at Port of Oakland
Maritime Stakeholders Voice Opposition to Proposed Oakland A’s Ballpark at Port of Oakland
by Stas Margaronis
The proposed Oakland Athletics baseball park to be located at the Port of Oakland (See rendering) is drawing criticism and opposition from maritime stakeholders, but a spokesman for the Oakland Athletics says that many of the industry’s concerns can be addressed.
Taj Tashombe, Vice President External Affairs for the Oakland A’s, outlined remedies to the Propeller Club of Northern California board of directors at a January 18th meeting: The Athletics will work with the City of Oakland and the Port of Oakland to mitigate traffic issues caused by fans attending baseball games 80 times a year and impacting harbor trucking. The team will support an infrastructure investment fund and trucks-only on and off freeway ramps linked to the nearby 880 freeway.
PCNC Welcomes PMSA’s John McLaurin: Tuesday, February 12th
McLaurin will:
- Update PCNC on the Oakland A’s proposed ballpark at the Port of Oakland’s Howard Terminal
- Project California ports growth for 2019
At Scott’s Seafood, Oakland 11.30 am -1.30 pm
PCNC Welcomes CMA President Tom Cropper – Nov. 15, 2018
President Tom Cropper told PCNC of CMA plans for more recruitment of women, new campus expansion, a new CMA training ship with emergency services capability, and more emphasis on renewable energy.
PCNC Welcomes Port of San Francisco’s Director Elaine Forbes – Sept 20, 2018
Topics that that Elaine Forbes discussed:
- Sea Wall
- Update on Cruise Ship & Auto Business
- Ferry Terminal
SF Port Director promotes $425 Million Seawall to Combat Higher Sea Level
