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CONTACT FHPACONTACT FHPA Captain Sam Stephenson, J.D. PO Box 38294 Tallahassee, FL 32315 (850) 224-0219 office (954)336-4664 cell captainsam4@yahoo.com

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Did You Know? In Florida, JAXPORT is the only strategic port on-call to move

military cargo for national defense.

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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT - PILOTING SYSTEM IN FLORIDA

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Founded in 1974, the Florida Harbor Pilot Association (FHPA) is comprised of 11 member associations that serve each of Floridas 14 deepwater ports. All of Floridas harbor pilots are independent contractors, belonging to a member association within our states pilotage region, and are responsible for operating and maintaining one or more offices and pilot stations, pilot boats, dispatch system, electronic equipment and administrative services. While the FHPA has been in existence for more than 40 years, professionally-licensed state harbor pilots have been providing piloting services on Floridas waterways since 1868.

Tens of thousands of commercial ships enter Floridas deepwater ports every year, carrying millions of tons of cargo and millions of passengers, having a massive impact on the State of Florida. On the navigational bridge of nearly every ship is a state-licensed harbor pilot, controlling its navigation. This proven piloting system continues to keep Floridas ports safe and commerce moving efficiently 365 days a year.

Because harbor pilots are not employees of the state or port authorities, this service costs nothing to the state or its citizens no taxpayer money is needed to support this safety system. Additionally, harbor pilots are not under economic pressure to maximize profit. The lives and safety of the people of Florida and the protection of the states ports and coastal environment remain a top priority for Floridas harbor pilots.

Reasonable rates keep Floridas ports competitive in the region. And, all pay is generated by pilotage fees charged to the vessels, which in Florida, are set by the Pilotage Rate Review Committee of the Board of Pilot Commissioners, who are appointed by the Governor.

Harbor pilots are highly skilled and highly trained, and serve as the watchdogs for the numerous vessels coming in and out of Floridas ports. Without harbor pilots, the safety and lives of Floridians, as well as the protection of our states ports and coastal environment would be at risk. - Captain Sam Stephenson, FHPA President

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SEA CADETS VISIT PORT EVERGLADES

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PORT EVERGLADES - On November 21, 2015, Captain Todd Cooper took the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Spruance Division, on a tour of Port Everglades. The tour included visiting the Tate and Vicki McAllister assist tugs, a tour of the Harbormasters tower and a tour of the M/S Westerdam, a Holland America Lines Passenger Vessel. While touring the port, the cadets were able to see first hand how much work is taking place at this busy commercial port and learn about future career opportunities in their own community. Additionally, the Sea Cadets also recently participated in the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade, where their boat was decorated with red, white, and blue lights.

JAXPORT - St. Johns Bar Pilot, Captain Tim McGill, was recently invited to Deerwood Rotary Clubs monthly meeting by Hancock Bank President Randy Chesak, where he presented on the role of harbor pilots and JAXPORT.

CAPTAIN TIM MCGILL VISITS DEERWOOD ROTARY CLUB

PORT TAMPA BAY POISED FOR MORE BUSINESS WITH CUBA

WFLA - December 20, 2015 - Tampa Bay President Paul Anderson proclaimed the overall health of the port as good at the annual State of the Port address. Still, Anderson says there is room for growth. To view this article in full, please visit bit.ly/1JK2bSG.

CONTAINER SERVICE TO CONNECT PORT CANAVERAL

MARINELINK - December 19, 2015 - GT USA, the US arm of UAE-based global ports and logistics company Gulftainer, announced the new Blue Stream Service, a weekly container cargo service connecting Port Canaveral to Europe, the French West Indies, and Central America. To view this article in full, please visit bit.ly/1OToaW4.

Right: Blue Streams maiden call at GT USAs Canaveral Cargo Terminal is expected on January 31. Courtesy Port Canaveral