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 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…