Year: 2016
Nanaimo Port Authority and Pacific Heliport Services Complete Heliport Expansion Nov 16, 2016 November 16, 2016 (Nanaimo, BC): The Nanaimo Port Authority (NPA) and Pacific Heliport Services Ltd. (PHS) are pleased to announce that an upgrade project to expand the existing heliport located on NPA’s Cruise Centre lands has received final certification and approval for flight operations effective […]
November 10, 2016 Press Release RE: Passenger-only Ferry Nov 10, 2016 Members of the Nanaimo City Council, Snuneymuxw First Nation and Nanaimo Port Authority Liaison Committee met on November 9, 2016 to hear a report from the Technical Advisory Group regarding the applications received to operate a passenger-only ferry service from downtown Nanaimo to downtown […]
Star Princess Call to Nanaimo on Thursday, October 20th provides late-season boost for Central Vancouver Island. Oct 18, 2016 Bernie Dumas, President & CEO of the Nanaimo Port Authority, considers the call by the Star Princess as a late season boost for Central Vancouver Island. “We know that passengers look for preferred destinations in cruise itineraries. Nanaimo […]
Oil Spill Response Exercise Wraps Up In Nanaimo Harbour Sep 22, 2016 Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) has wrapped-up a two-day oil spill response exercise in Nanaimo Harbour that ran from September 20th to 21st. As part of the exercise, equipment and vessels from WCMRC’s South Coast and Vancouver Island fleets deployed to a simulated […]
Oil Spill Exercise, Exercise, MV Silver Seas at NPA P-1 Berth Sep 20, 2016 Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) is conducting an oil spill response exercise in Nanaimo Harbour on September 20th and 21st. As part of the exercise, equipment and vessels from WCMRC’s South Coast and Vancouver Island fleets will deploy to a simulated fuel bunker […]
Back to Back Cruise Visits proves Central Vancouver Island as Cruise Destination Sep 15, 2016 Coral Princess Call to Nanaimo on Sunday, September 18th and Celebrity Infinity on Monday September 19th, provides back to back impact for Central Vancouver Island. President & CEO of the Nanaimo Port Authority, Bernie Dumas considers back to back calls by Princess and Celebrity […]
City and Port Authority work together to enhance waterfront safety Aug 26, 2016 In 2015, the City of Nanaimo partnered with the Nanaimo Port Authority (NPA) to install a new fire suppression system onboard the NPA Osprey Patrol Boat. The new fire suppression system which includes a fire pump and firefighting equipment was unveiled this […]
NOTICE OF CLOSURE – NANAIMO HARBOUR Aug 10, 2016 SNOWBIRDS FLY FOR CH.I.L.D. AIRSHOW ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 – APPROXIMATELY 18:00 PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE WATERS WITHIN THE INNER HARBOUR WILL BE CLOSED TO ALL SURFACE AND AIR TRAFFIC TO PROVIDE A SAFETY AREA FOR THE SNOWBIRDS AIR SHOW. THE CLOSURE WILL COMMENCE […]
Luxury line Crystal Serenity’s Inaugural Call to Nanaimo on Friday, August 5, offers summer visit for Central Vancouver Island Aug 02, 2016 President & CEO of the Nanaimo Port Authority, Bernie Dumas is excited about this inaugural call by Crystal Cruise Lines – a luxury cruise line that is so well suited for the Port of Nanaimo. […]
New Chair Elected to Board of Nanaimo Port Authority Jul 22, 2016 At a recent Nanaimo Port Authority Board meeting, Director Moira Jenkins was elected Chair of the Board effective September 1, 2016 for a two year term. Director Michelle Corfield was elected Vice-Chair. Moira Jenkins is the Federal appointee representing the International Trade User […]