Year: 2016
Three Operators Respond to Foot Ferry EOI Jun 02, 2016 (Nanaimo BC – June 2, 2016) The City of Nanaimo and the Nanaimo Port Authority (NPA) are pleased to announce that three operators have responded to the Expression of Interest (EOI) to operate a passenger-only foot ferry between downtown Nanaimo and downtown Vancouver. Submissions were […]
Royal Caribbean Line’s Explorer of the Seas, Inaugural Call in Nanaimo May 18, Creates Immense Reaction from Passengers May 18, 2016 Reactions from Captain Sullivan of the MV Explorer of the Seas: “This is fantastic – the services, the amenities, your waterfront and the warm hospitality. I’ve been hearing very positive comments from passengers about the Cannon Firing […]
Royal Caribbean Line’s Explorer of the Seas’ Inaugural Call to Nanaimo on Wednesday May 18, Opens 2016 Cruise Season for Central Vancouver Island May 13, 2016 President & CEO of the Nanaimo Port Authority, Bernie Dumas anticipates a warm island welcome for the largest cruise ship to visit Nanaimo. The Explorer of the Seas, a Royal […]
Operators sought for passenger ferry service between Nanaimo and Vancouver Mar 31, 2016 Expression of Interest Has Been Issued Summary The City of Nanaimo and the Nanaimo Port Authority have issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) to seek an operator of a passenger ferry service between downtown Nanaimo and downtown Vancouver. The two parties, in […]
Cargo Volume Growth and Duke Point Expansion in 2015 Provides Positive Outlook for Island Commerce Jan 28, 2016 Mr. Bernie Dumas, President & CEO of the Nanaimo Port Authority is excited with the growth in cargo volumes for 2015 and with the Duke Point Expansion Project. This is a very positive outlook for Vancouver island […]
Sculpture Unveiled at VIU Promotes Unity Jan 25, 2016 (L to R): Jeet Manhas, Chair of the Nanaimo Port Authority, Laura Timmermans, artist and VIU alumna, Dr. Richard Atleo and Dr. Ralph Nilson, President and Vice-Chancellor of VIU, celebrate the unveiling of the Tsawalk sculpture at VIU’s Nanaimo campus. Nanaimo Port Authority has donated $5,000 […]