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Posted on: February 9, 2012

Industry Adopts New Muster Drill Policy

On behalf of the global cruise industry, a new emergency drill policy requiring mandatory mustering for embarking passengers prior to departure from port was announced today by the Passenger Shipping Association (PSA) in... Read on...

Posted on: January 24, 2012

PORT OF GALVESTON WELCOMES M/V BALMORAL ON MAIDEN CALL


For Immediate Release
Contact
Cristina Galego, Port of Galveston
PH: 409.766.6119 (office)
cgalego@portofgalveston.com

Port of Galveston Welcomes M/V Balmoral on Maiden Call

GALVESTON, TX (Jan. 24,... Read on...

Posted on: September 29, 2011

PORT OF GALVESTON SETS U.S. RECORD FOR LOAD-OUT OF LIVESTOCK


For Immediate Release
Contact
Cristina Galego, Port of Galveston
PH: 409.766.6119 (office)
cgalego@portofgalveston.com


Port of Galveston Sets US Record for Load-Out of Livestock

GALVESTON, Texas (Sept... Read on...

Posted on: September 22, 2011

Port of Galveston Bids Bon Voyage to Carnival Ecstasy

Galveston, TX (Sept. 7, 2011)- On September 8, 2011, Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Ecstasy will sail from the Port of Galveston for the final time. The 2,052-passenger “Fun Ship” has been a fixture at the Port for the... Read on...

Posted on: June 10, 2011

PORT OF GALVESTON WINS TWO NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS

(Galveston, TX)- June 10, 2011 – The Port of Galveston is pleased to announce that it has won two top honors in the annual American Association of Port Authorities Communications Awards Competition.

The Port of... Read on...

Posted on: May 27, 2011

PORT COMMEMORATES NATIONAL MARITIME DAY WITH PIERSIDE CEREMONY

Galveston, TX- (May 20, 2011) - In commemoration of National Maritime Day the Port of Galveston held a special ceremony today at Pier 22 at the U.S. Merchant Marine Memorial Plaque located near the 1877 Barque Elissa... Read on...

Posted on: April 21, 2011

MONTHLY TONNAGE AT PORT HIGHEST IN 11 YEARS

The Port of Galveston is pleased to report that it has reached the highest recorded monthly tonnage figure since 1999. This past month the Port of Galveston handled 974,765 short tons.

A breakdown of the commodity report... Read on...

Posted on: April 6, 2011

DISNEY BRINGS ITS “MAGIC” TO TEXAS

Galveston, TX (April 6, 2011) – The Port of Galveston will be the new seasonal homeport of the Disney Magic beginning Sept. 22, 2012. This event will mark the FIRST EVER Disney ship to set sail from the Lone Star State.... Read on...

Posted on: February 4, 2011

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Posted on: December 22, 2005

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