From the desk of Capt. Jeff Monroe, MM, AMPE International Association of Maritime and Port Executives PORT POSITION OPENING Port of New Bedford Director of Engineering and Operations Position Description A. Function Under the direction of the Executive Director of the New Bedford Port Authority (NBPA), the Director of Engineering and Operations directs, coordinates, organizes, and manages all maintenance, construction, inspection, dredging and engineering activities of the Authority; Provides professional and detailed recommendations to the Executive Director to ensure technical competence and compliance with all codes and criteria. B. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Prepare and ad
From the desk of Capt. Jeff Monroe, MM, AMPE International Association of Maritime and Port Executives IAMPE 2019 SEMINAR SCHEDULE Seminar Locations and Dates Subject to Change - Participants will be notified well in advance. Rates are modestly going up in 2019 (MPM $100, MPE $100=Total $200 increase). If you register for a program by December 31, the old rates will apply. To register for seminars, or additional information contact: info@iampe.org MPM/IMPM- 16 Hour Maritime Port Manager Program MPE/IMPE- 36 Hour Maritime Port Executive Program Continuing Education-16 Hour Program -Accredited Marine Port Executive Certification MTO- 16 Hour Marine Terminal Operator-Custom Sp
From the desk of Capt. Jeff Monroe, MM, AMPE International Association of Maritime and Port Executives IAMPE CONGRATULATES NEW PORT EXECUTIVES AND MANAGERS The IAMPE is pleased to announce its latest class of Inland Port Managers and Executives and to congratulate them on their successfully receiving their Inland Marine Port Manager and Executive Certifications. Our newest executives include Capt. Blake Welborn, AMPE-USCG Captain of the Port, Homer, LA; Pablo Diaz, IMPE-Executive Director, Warren County Port Commission; Robert Burt, PE, IMPE-Port and Waterways Director, Mississippi Department of Transportation; Martin Parker, IMPE, Transportation Industry Analyst, Office of Marine Highways
From the desk of Capt. Jeff Monroe, MM, AMPE International Association of Maritime and Port Executives USDOT/FHWA ANNOUNCES NEW FUNDING PROGRAM THE USDOT/FHWA has announced a new funding mechanism to provide 100 % federal aid fund eligibility for commercial truck parking. An extension of this concept is the extension of truck parking that is locating and enabling to modal options including tug and barge service. If I could guide any of your members from Maine to Mass, I would suggest that they self-advocate, set aside lands for, permit, and otherwise advance the capacity and function of commercial truck parking in close proximity to or within their Port Districts. This would enable our tw
From the desk of Capt. Jeff Monroe, MM, AMPE International Association of Maritime and Port Executives UPDATED 2019 SEMINAR SCHEDULE January 14-17 Washington DC Custom Program March 18-22 Jacksonville, FL MPE, Host Florida DOT April 1-5 Vallejo, CA MPE, Host California Maritime Academy May 13-17 Bourne, MA MPE, Host Massachusetts Maritime Academy June 11-13 Little Rock, AR IMPE, Host Arkansas River
From the desk of Capt. Jeff Monroe, MM, AMPE International Association of Maritime and Port Executives IAMPE ANNOUNCES 2019 SEMINAR SCHEDULE January 14-17 Washington DC Custom Program March 18-22 Jacksonville, FL MPE, Host Florida DOT April 1-5 Vallejo, CA MPE, Host California Maritime Academy May 13-17 Bourne, MA MPE, Host Massachusetts Maritime Academy June 8-12 Little Rock, AR IMPE, Host Arka