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PCNC Welcomes Robert Wilkins & Seafarers Ministry of the Golden Gate Wednesday March 13th from 1100 hrs to 1200 hrs Via Zoom

Enabling Happier Lives at Sea is Critical to the Future Sustainability of Maritime Trade 

The wellbeing and satisfaction of seafarers is essential to the long-term sustainability of the maritime industry. Recent reports indicate that maritime crews worldwide feel overburdened, underappreciated, and disconnected jeopardizing the future of the sector. 

Robert Wilkins, Executive Director/Chief Program Officer of Seafarers’ Ministry will provide details ...

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Save the Date! PCNC Hosts a Maritime Discussion:  “Advancing the Industrial Waterfront: A Collaborative Post-Stadium Process” Tuesday, April 2nd

Save the Date! PCNC Hosts a Maritime Discussion:  “Advancing the Industrial Waterfront: A Collaborative Post-Stadium Process” Tuesday, April 2nd @ Scott’s Seafood, Oakland from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm

In the wake of the pandemic, most people in the Bay Area are aware of the key role the Port plays in the region’s economy and well-being. So what do those closest to the Port – its partners, tenants and workers – believe are the ...

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PCNC Welcomes CMA’s Michael Dumont Tuesday, February 6th 2024 @Scotts Seafood, Oakland from 1130 to 1330

California State University Maritime Academy President Michael Dumont will discuss current challenges facing the Maritime Academy. As you know many CMA graduates are today leading figures in California’s maritime community.

California State University (CSU) Interim Chancellor Jolene Koester appointed retired Navy Reserve Vice Admiral Michael J. Dumont to serve as interim president of California State University Maritime Academy. 

“Vice Admiral Dumont possesses an extraordinary breadth and depth of specialized knowledge and skills that align with the unique needs of the California State ...

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PCNC PRESENTS: “PORT OF OAKLAND STRATEGIES” WITH DANNY WAN, BRYAN BRANDES, ED DENIKE, MIKE JACOB, MATT SCHRAP & JOHN LEE: TUESDAY NOVEMBER 14 

PCNC PRESENTS: “PORT OF OAKLAND STRATEGIES” WITH PORT OF OAKLAND’S DANNY WAN, BRYAN BRANDES AND PANELISTS: ED DENIKE, MIKE JACOB, MATT SCHRAP & JOHN LEE:
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH @ SCOTT’S SEAFOOD, OAKLAND 11:30 TO 1:30 

A panel will discuss port of strategies hosted by Danny Wan and Bryan Brandes.

The panelists are:

  • Ed DeNike, Stevedoring Services of America 
  • Mike Jacob, Pacific Merchant Shipping Association 
  • Matt Schrap, Harbor Trucking Association 
  • John Lee, Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association of Northern California 

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THIS ...

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STORMS, FLOODING & SEA LEVEL DEFENSE CONFERENCE 2023

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2023 at Scott’s Seafood Oakland Ca

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The Propeller Club of Northern California & The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Invite You to: 

STORMS, FLOODING AND SEA LEVEL DEFENSE CONFERENCE 2023 @ SCOTTS SEAFOOD, OAKLAND, CA WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 8TH 2023 

0800AM TO 500PM 

1200PM LUNCH 

530PM RECEPTION 

SPEAKERS INCLUDE 

Keynote Speaker 

Matthew Arms, ...

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PCNC PRESENTS: WANTED: A U.S. SHIPBUILDING MOBILIZATION – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH @ 1100 PACIFIC TIME VIA ZOOM

PCNC PRESENTS: 

WANTED: A U.S. SHIPBUILDING MOBILIZATION …  FEATURING INTERNATIONAL PROPELLER CLUB PRESIDENT JAMES PATTI, SHIPBUILDING SPECIALIST DENNIS DEISINGER, AND INTRODUCTIONS BY MARITIME SCHOOL PROPELLER CLUBS AT:

*CALIFORNIA MARITIME, 
*MASS MARITIME, 
*STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK MARITIME,
*TEXAS A&M MARITIME ACADEMY

DISCUSSION:

  1. WHY WE NEED NEW U.S. SHIPBUILDING
  2. FINANCING A U.S. SHIPBUILDING MOBILIZATION
  3. MARINE HIGHWAY SHIPPING
  4. U.S. NAVAL SHIPBUILDING CHALLENGES
  5. SUPPORTING THE JONES ACT
  6. WANTED: U.S. NEW MARINERS & NEW SHIPBUILDERS

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THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS EVENT

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PCNC WELCOMES HTA’S MATT SCHRAP SEPTEMBER 6TH 1130-1330 @ SCOTT’S SEAFOOD OAKLAND

PCNC WELCOMES HTA’S MATT SCHRAP (INTRODUCED BY GSC’S SCOTT TAYLOR) WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH 1130-1330 @ SCOTT’S SEAFOOD OAKLAND


HTA’S MATT SCHRAP WILL ADDRESS HARBOR TRUCKING CHALLENGES IN 2023 INCLUDING:

  • NEW CARB-MANDATED  ZERO EMISSION RULES
  • HIGH COSTS OF ELECTRIC TRUCKS
  • FEW CHARGING STATIONS

ABOUT MATT

Matt Schrap is the CEO for the Harbor Trucking Association. since taking over the role in June of 2021. He has been featured on several national news programs including 60 Minutes, ABC Nightly News, Fox News, PBS NewsHour, Bloomberg TV, National Public Radio, ...

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MARITIME DAY PRESENTATIONS TUESDAY MAY 23rd 0900-1130 U.S. PACIFIC COAST TIME VIA ZOOM

PROPELLER CLUB OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA MARITIME DAY PRESENTATIONS TUESDAY MAY 23RD 0900-1130 U.S. PACIFIC COAST TIME VIA ZOOM

0900 Call to Order: Stas Margaronis, Propeller Club of Northern California

0905 Welcome James Patti International Propeller Club

0915 Keynote Speaker: Luke Lorenz, Director of Legislative Affairs, Navy League of the United States, Challenges Facing U.S. Navy

0930 Infrastructure & Ports

Deb Calhoun, Senior Vice President, Waterways Council Inc

Paul Matthews, Executive Director, Port of South Louisiana

Jeff ...

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PCNC & PCLALB Welcome: Busan Port Authority’s E.H. Lee, Monday May 22nd (Maritime Day)

E. H. Lee, Busan Port Authority, Director of Marketing and International Affairs, will address the Propeller Clubs of Northern California and Los Angeles & Long Beach on the topic of “Korean and U.S. Ports: Learning From Each Other” 

Monday May 22 (Maritime Day) @ 1400 (U.S. Pacific Time) Via Zoom


Welcoming speakers are:

James Patti, President, International Propeller Club
Danny Wan, Executive Director, Port of Oakland
Gene Seroka, Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles
S.W. Lee, President, Customs Brokers, and ...

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PCNC Welcomes PMSA’s John McLaurin IN PERSON Scotts Seafood, Tuesday April 18th from 1130-1330

John McLaurin, President, Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, will provide us with an overview of U.S. Pacific Coast port challenges in 2023

DATE & TIME
Tuesday April 18th 2023 from 1130 to 1330

EVENT ADDRESS:
Scott’s Seafood & Grill 2 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607

AGENDA

  • Networking 1130-1200
  • Lunch 12.00
  • John’s speech starts at 1245
  • Questions
  • Conclusion 1330

JOHN’S BIO

PMSA President John McLaurin is a recognized authority on West Coast port, trade and transportation issues.

John was selected to receive the prestigious 2013 Connie Award by the Container & Intermodal Institute.  Connie recipients ...

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PCNC WELCOMES LARS JENSEN: 2023 GLOBAL CONTAINER MARKET REVIEW TUESDAY JANUARY 17@ 11 VIA Z00M

PCNC WELCOMES VESPUCCI MARITIME’S LARS JENSEN 2023 GLOBAL CONTAINER MARKET REVIEW

JENSEN WILL DISCUSS:

  • Trends China’s market for imports and exports
  • Will there be an ocean freight rate war in 2023?
  • Changes in ocean carrier alliances 
  • Decarbonization challenges for ocean carriers
  • Maersk’s methanol shipbuilding plans
  • Advice for U.S. exporters in 2023
  • Will U.S. West Coast ports permanently lose business to U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports?

Registration is $15

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Questions apmargaronis@gmail.com

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