OCT. 25, 2022, GULFPORT, MISS., – Maritime exploration and technology company Ocean Aero’s new headquarters will occupy 67,000 square feet of renovated warehouse space on the Port of Gulfport’s East Pier, with design and buildout provided by AnderCorp and Machado Patano Design Group. The move is expected to create an additional 45 jobs by the…
GULFPORT, Miss. – Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg visited the Port of Gulfport on Monday afternoon, as part of a tour that included southern cities like Gulfport and New Orleans. The Port of Gulfport is a deep-water seaport strategically located on the Gulf of Mexico that handles approximately 330 deep draft vessels and over…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 24, 2022 Gulfport, Miss. – Mark Loughman will be sworn in as a member of the Mississippi State Port Authority’s (MSPA) Board of Commissioners during its March 24, 2022, board meeting. Appointed by the Gulfport City Council, Loughman will replace E.J. Roberts and will serve a five-year term ending in…
DR-4626-MS – Mississippi State Port Authority FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE Date of Notice: 02/18/2022 Project Title(s): FEMA-DR-4626-MS, Multiple Project Worksheets involving Category “C” Road Repairs, “E” Building Repairs (roof / siding / interior), “F” Utility Repairs (electric and water lines), and “G” Miscellaneous Repairs (fencing / gates / etc.) back to Pre-Disaster condition or similar, and minor…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Gulfport, Miss. – Attorney Cowles Symmes will be sworn in as a member of the Mississippi State Port Authority’s (MSPA) Board of Commissioners during its November 18, 2021, board meeting. Appointed by Governor Tate Reeves, Symmes will replace Jack Norris as one of the three commissioners appointed by…
GULFPORT, Miss. – The Port of Gulfport is pleased to welcome Dole’s newest container vessels, the “MV DOLE MAYA” and the “MV DOLE AZTEC” to Gulfport. The two vessels were named to recognize the indigenous people of the region that these vessels will serve, carrying Dole’s fresh exports to the Southern and Central United States….
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 2021 GULFPORT, Miss. – The Commissioners for the Mississippi State Port Authority (MSPA) have entered into a lease agreement with Ocean Aero, Inc. for the construction, testing, and demonstration of Autonomous Underwater and Surface Vehicles (AUSVs) at the Port of Gulfport. This announcement comes as the company prepares to transfer…
DR-4576-MS – Mississippi State Port Authority FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE Date of Notice: 06/08/2021 Project Title(s): FEMA- DR- 4576-MS, Multiple Project Worksheets involving Category “A” Debris, “B” Emergency Protective Measures, “C” Road Repairs, “E” Building Repairs (roof / siding / interior), “F” Utility Repairs (electric and water lines), “G” Miscellaneous Repairs (fencing / gates / etc..) back to Pre-Disaster…
The Port of Gulfport will be recognizing National Maritime Month during the month of May, paying tribute to Gulfport’s rich Maritime history and celebrating the hardworking men and women who make sure our goods reach their final destinations. All month long we will be bringing you facts about our history, stories from the Port, and…
Join us for Oceans In Action, an in-person event highlighting how marine science and technology research efforts are integrated into operational missions, results, and decision-making tools. Featuring a venue equipped for social distancing if necessary, this year’s event will also highlight results of the Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX) vignettes that took place in the Gulf…