Join us for Oceans In Action 2021, 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…
The Mississippi State Port Authority (MSPA) Board of Commissioners has named Jon Nass the new CEO and Executive Director of the Port of Gulfport, following a national search led by Tim McNamara, Head of Odgers Berndtson’s Transportation and Infrastructure Practice in Washington, D.C. “After nearly an eight-month process, the MSPA Commission is very pleased to…
On Friday, February 26, 2021, Wharton-Smith Construction Group celebrated the Topping Out of the Roger F. Wicker Center for Ocean Enterprise. The Center will encompass nearly 62,000 sq. ft. and will be located near the Port of Gulfport’s North Harbor site. The building will include administrative offices, classrooms, laboratories, and storage areas. Construction began in June 2020…
Thursday, March 18, 2021From: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.VIA WEBEX Citizens are invited to come and go as they please during the hours of the meeting to view the proposed action and speak to MSPA-G and Cypress representatives concerning design and environmental impacts. Comment cards can be obtained by emailing Beth Beals at bbeals@cypressei.com A…
The Mississippi Transportation Commission recently announced $4.4 million in funding for multimodal transportation projects throughout South Mississippi in which $430,000 was awarded to the Port of Gulfport. Read the full release below: HATTIESBURG, MISS. – The Mississippi Transportation Commission recently announced $4.4 million in funding for multimodal transportation projects throughout the Southern District. The commission…
The hard-working men in our crane department keep our Port running smoothly. Over the coming weeks, we will highlight each of their individual specialties and celebrate their dedication to keeping the Port of Gulfport moving forward. Gary Pitcovich: Crane Manager As the leader of the Crane Team, Gary’s knowledge of his cranes and dedication to…
We’re excited for this year’s Cruisin’ The Coast! Hear from our Director of Operations (and fellow cruiser) Shawn Meyer about his Cruisin’ experience!
On August 13, 2020, the Port of Gulfport had the pleasure of hosting John Rounsaville, Interim Director of the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) and Dr. William Ashley, MDA Director of Business Research & Workforce Development for a tour of our port operations and an update on our current expansion and development efforts. Pictured left to…
Harrison County, Mississippi has achieved the ACT Work Ready Community certification designation—a 2-year process completed in six months and the 55th county in Mississippi to reach certification. The county’s Work Ready Initiative was approved through a resolution in late summer of 2018 by the Harrison County Board of Supervisors (BOS) and is a collaborative effort…
The Mississippi Defense Initiative (MDI), housed at the University of Southern Mississippi’s Trent Lott National Center, was recently awarded an 18-month grant that will assist in developing strategic plans for defense economies on the Mississippi Coast through the Jackson County Economic Development Foundation and the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport. The grant is a…