McLaurin will:
At Scott’s Seafood, Oakland 11.30 am -1.30 pm
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.
Topics that that Elaine Forbes discussed:
SF Port Director promotes $425 Million Seawall to Combat Higher Sea Level
At the Luncheon Congressman Garamendi discussed:
Rep Garamendi warns U.S. is vulnerable to Russian polar dominance of sea lanes
U.S. Congressman John Garamendi Receives ‘Champion of Maritime’ Award
Mayor Schaaf spoke about Oakland’s economic development issues relating to:
Captain Ceraolo discussed:
The State of  Northern California Ports
The Journal of Commerce’s Bill Mongelluzzo addressed PCNC on Tuesday, April 4th and discussed :
*The new ocean carrier re-organizations and what they mean to U.S. Pacific Coast ports.
*The loss of U.S. Pacific Coast port business.
*No major changes to Port of Oakland business.
Please see April 4th luncheon photos below and Bill’s power point presentation.
The Propeller Club of Northern Califortnia gathered on February 7, 2017 at Scott’s Grill to listen to John LcLaurin’s Outlook for 2017.
