Port Everglades Association
Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Today is the International Day of the Seafarer! We thank all mariners worldwide and welcome all crew members and port workers at Seafarers House to celebrate and enjoy hot dogs and burgers on the Seafarers House patio. www.seafarershouse.org.
Two more days until our Business Luncheon this Friday. See you there! Remember no business luncheon in July but we will be looking forward to seeing you Friday August 1, 2025, and again Friday, August 27, 2025, to avert Labor Day weekend.
Friday, June 27, 2025. Port Everglades Association presents our next monthly business luncheon at Lauderdale Yacht Club. 11.30am – 1.30pm. (This is our July get together.) We are pleased to highlight Port Everglades Pilots Association. They do an extraordinary job, and we are proud to host Capt. Brendon McDonnell, guest presenter, one of the 15 co-managing pilots and 4 deputy pilots of Port Everglades Pilots Association. Pilots are essential to life in Port Everglades navigating literally thousands of cruise ships and vessels in and out of the port. Their training is 2 ½ years long. Capt. McDonnell plans to discuss the crucial role of the Port Everglades Pilots Association, which has been navigating ships safely since 1931. This elite group of carefully chosen mariners provides compulsory marine pilotages for all seagoing vessels calling on Port Everglades. All pilots hold dual licenses issued by the State of Florida and the U.S. Coast Guard. Capt. McDonnell also looks to talk about the importance of a wider channel to ensure safe, swift navigation of the increasingly large vessels calling in the port. Port Everglades CEO and Port Director Joseph Morris plans to offer his perspective on the remarkable partnership between Broward County’s seaport and the Pilots and provide an update on the latest at the seaport and in our industry. We are SOLD OUT! 954.463 2801.
Saturday, July 26 – Sunday, July 27, 2025. Port Everglades Association Second Annual Summer Retreat to Bimini, Bahamas. It’s a tropical dream in motion! We teamed up with Balearia Caribbean ferry for a two-hour fast ferry service across turquoise waters to Bimini. Go for the day or stay overnight at Hilton Resorts World Bimini. Port Everglades Association hosts a reception in the evening. Port Everglades Association Members travel free on the round-trip ferry. Guests and family members pay only $100pp. Participants are responsible for paying for their hotel rooms. The retreat includes networking, leisure, and a splash of island adventure. it’s a great way to mix business with Bahamian bliss! Reservations [email protected]. 954.463.2801.
Broward Convention Center is busy these days. More than 5,000 attendees are expected each day for two events until Friday, June 27, 2025. Saturday, June 28th: More than 6,000 attendees are expected for the Florida Bridal and Wedding Expo. Plus road construction is underway. Drivers are encouraged to use the port’s other two entrances located at Federal Hwy (US1)/ State Road 84 and I-595/Eller Drive.
Florida International Terminal (FIT), operated by SAAM Terminals, recently achieved Level 1 certification under the Green Marine program—a major milestone in its environmental journey. Green Marine is a voluntary environmental certification program tailored for the North American maritime industry. FIT’s recognized efforts include: Rigorous monitoring of environmental regulations. Proactive steps to reduce community exposure to operational impacts. Strong engagement with local stakeholders. Initiatives to prevent spills and leaks. Enhanced waste diversion strategies. Notably, FIT also reached Level 2 in spill prevention and stormwater management, signaling its commitment to best practices beyond basic compliance. This recognition was announced during the GreenTech 2025 conference. www.fitpev.com
Thursday, July 10, 2025. U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Field Operations along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture is hosting a webinar featuring Wood Packing Material (WPM). The webinar will provide an overview from CBP and USDA representatives who will inform participants on wood packing material regulations, data sets for public use, and resources for stakeholders along with CBP’s enforcement posture. The webinar is complimentary but entry into the webinar is on a first-come, first-served basis as seats are limited. Following the live event, this and other previously recorded webinars will be available for replay at Trade Outreach Webinars | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov). [email protected].
Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Port Everglades Perishable Cargo Meeting hosted by U.S. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, (CBP) U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Broward County's Port Everglades. 1.30pm – 2.30pm. Webinar via Microsoft Teams. Register [email protected] 954 253 4407.
Saturday, September 27, 2025. Seafarers’ House is honored to announce Alexandra Anagnostis-Irons, Founder, CEO, Total Marine Solutions (TMS) as the recipient of the 2025 International Golden Compass Award which is conferred annually to individuals who have achieved distinction within the maritime industry. TMS delivers innovative, MARPOL-compliant solutions and training to the cruise, commercial, offshore, yacht, government, and port sectors. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The 2025 International Golden Compass Gala will commence at 6:30 p.m. Bahia Mar Resort, Fort Lauderdale with a cocktail reception, silent auction, followed by dinner, formal award presentation. [email protected] 954.734.1580.
Our beloved Reverand Ronald G Perkins, who was a true friend to Seafarers House and all mariners has passed away. Our thoughts and sympathies are with his family at this difficult time. He will be truly missed. May he rest in peace.
Lori Baer Executive Director, Port Everglades Association. 954.463.2801. www.portbiz.org.
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