Volume 86 No. 4
October 2022
“The Voice of Port Industries” @VAmaritime
VMA ANNUAL EVENTS RETURN NORFOLK | On September 29, 2022, the Virginia Maritime Association’s (VMA) 102nd annual Maritime Banquet returned along with the VMA’s International Trade Symposium to celebrate the progress of Virginia’s ports and associated supply chain industries, as well as the contributions and actions of specific individuals which were recognized before an audience of over 800 industry executives and dignitaries gathered at the Hilton Norfolk | The Main. On June 7, 2022, a fire broke out in the engine room of the passenger ship Spirit of Norfolk while underway on a sightseeing cruise with 108 passengers and crew onboard, including large groups of school-age children. During the banquet, the U.S. Coast Guard joined with VMA to recognize the mariners who acted with skill, professionalism, and bravery to rescue the passengers and crew of the Spirit of Norfolk as it burned. Coast Guard awards for Distinguished Public Service, Meritorious Public Service, and VMA Resolutions of Appreciation were presented to crew members based on their individual actions during the rescue. Recognized were the crews of the Spirit of Norfolk, Victory Rover, Rosemary McAllister, Condor McAllister, Challenger, and the Ohio River. The Honorable Barry D. Knight was presented VMA’s “Port Champion Award.” Representing the 81st House District since he was first elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2009, he currently serves as Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee.
Barry Knight, Katie Carney, Roger Giesinger, and J.J. Keever are presented awards by George Brown, Mike Coleman, and David White Continue Reading on Page 3
VMA22 INTERNATIONAL TRADE SYMPOSIUM NORFOLK – As the East Coast’s premiere conference on ports, logistics, and trade, the Association hosted the VMA22 International Trade Symposium September 28th and 29th in Norfolk, Virginia. Featuring two full days of content focused on “Strengthening the Supply Chain Together,” keynote speakers included The Honorable Glenn Youngkin, White House Special Envoy General Steve Lyons, and Brett Bruen from the “Global Situation Room.” General Steve Lyons emphaised that the industry has to commit to fluidity in order to rise to the ever changing landscape of the industry. Governor Glenn Youngkin spoke about the achivements of the maritime industry in Virginia and why Virginia is a great place for new members in the industry. Brett Bruen discussed the impacts global crisis can have on industry and how members can respond to such crises. Additionally, eight informative panels addressed current industry topics such as inland transportation solutions, data automation and integration, the challenges and impacts of decarbonization, and the future of ocean carrier service. Wednesday evening, the Symposium also hosted the Annual Maritime Mixer, providing over 600 attendees the opportunity to connect and mingle at the beautiful Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center. VMA22 could not have happened without the support of our attendees, speakers, Continue Reading on Page 4
INSIDE THIS EDITION h FMC’s New Demurrage Rules (2)
h Norfolk Deepening Project Advances (4)
h IRG To Construct New Facility (3)
h Lowes To Establish Coastal Facility (4)
h Hitachi Energy to Expand In Virginia (4) h Association In Action: VMA 22 (6)
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