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PORT OF GALVESTON APPOINTS NEW PORT DIRECTOR

December 13, 2017

GALVESTON, Texas (Dec.13, 2017) – The Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves is pleased to announce that Rodger E. Rees has been appointed as Port Director for the Port of Galveston. Mr. Rees will assume his new role at the Port of Galveston effective Jan. 15, 2018. Mr. Rees was selected following a nationwide executive search for a business leader with the skill sets the Board of Trustees felt…

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VISION OF THE SEAS SETS SAIL ON FIRST CRUISE FROM GALVESTON

November 07, 2017

GALVESTON, Texas (November 7, 2017)- Royal Caribbean International’s Vision of the Seas began its home port seasonal sailing itinerary from the Port of Galveston with a 5 day Western Caribbean cruise on Monday, November 6, 2017. “We are thrilled to welcome Royal Caribbean International’s ship, Vision of the Seas to its new seasonal homeport in Galveston. The presence of Vision of the Seas will be good for the Island and the Port since it strengthens Royal…

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PORT OF GALVESTON AWARDED $1 MILLION FEDERAL SECURITY GRANT

September 15, 2017

Galveston, Texas (Sept. 15, 2017) - The Port of Galveston is pleased to announce that it has received a $1 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  The grant was awarded through the 2017 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP), administered by FEMA, to support improvements in port security and enhance maritime awareness.  The award will be used to fund two projects.  The first project expands the Port’s fiber infrastructure and video…

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PORT OF GALVESTON OPEN FOR BUSINESS AS OF SEPTEMBER 1

September 14, 2017

Galveston, Texas (Sept. 7, 2017) – Despite some confusion in media reports, the Port of Galveston is open for business. The port has been fully operational since reopening Sept. 1 when the United States Coast Guard (USCG) lifted all traffic restrictions through the Galveston ship channel.  On that date, the port welcomed home the Carnival Freedom, Carnival Valor and Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas. The Carnival Breeze arrived the next day and cruising from the…

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PORT OF GALVESTON NAMES DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING, MAINTENANCE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS

August 28, 2017

GALVESTON, Texas (August 1, 2017) – The Port of Galveston welcomed its newest staff member today. Humberto A. Leal is the Port’s new Director of Engineering, Maintenance, and Environmental Affairs.  Mr. Leal will lead the Port's Engineering Department. His is responsible for overseeing the engineering, construction and maintenance functions for the Port, including engineering design, project management, surveying, construction inspections, marine facilities and other maintenance and construction-related functions. Formerly the…

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PORT OF CALL: WELCOME MS AMADEA

April 03, 2017

GALVESTON, TX (April 3, 2017) - On Monday, April 3, 2017, the MS Amadea of Phoenix Reisen Cruise Lines will call at the Port of Galveston. The four star plus rated ship, owned and operated by Phoenix Reisen Cruise Line arrives with approximately 600 passengers and 200 crew members on board. This is the first U.S. stop on this year’s worldwide itinerary.  A port call is a visit from a ship that…

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