Industrial Development 2021 -- Port of Prince Rupert

Our quick reference and archive of items related to the operation, expansion and proposed developments of the Port of Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert Port Authority website

Marine Vessel tracking site with real time ship data

Prince Rupert Port Performance Statistics
Prince Rupert Port Authority Daily Vessel Report
Prince Rupert Port Authority YouTube channel


2021

Prince Rupert Port Authority Community Involvement 

December

December 21 -- Port of Prince Rupert seeks youth art on theme of "What Does the Holiday Season mean to You"  NCR

December 21 -- Comment Period now open for 2022 edition of Port Information Guide NCR

December 20 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority notes of opening in New Year for Seal Cove March restoration project  NCR

December 14 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority RFP seeks to launch shore power options for Fairview Terminal in 2022 NCR

December 9 -- Wolverine Terminal advises that construction period underway for Fuelling terminal on city's west side NCR
December 6 -- Council to review proposal for Tax Exemptions towards development of land for logistics use NCR

November

November 24 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority notes of container ship incident, now resolved in Prince Rupert NCR

November 17 -- Port of Prince Rupert statement on supply chain issues puts Port terminals on call for service if required   NCR

November 16 -- Community Safety built on a Foundation of Community Funding NCR

November 15 -- Prince Rupert Ground Search and Rescue show off new command post vehicle  NCR

November 12 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority looks to move forward with plans for a new Interpretive experience  NCR

November 9 -- Prince Rupert Ground Search and Rescue's new Mobile Unit set for unveiling this weekend NCR

November 5 - School District 52 teams up with Prince Rupert Port Authority, partners to power up breakfast!  NCR

November 3 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority has extensive resources at the ready should marine incidents require response  NCR

October

October 15 -- Wolverine ULC announces new Marine Fuel Terminal in Prince Rupert

October 14 -- Construction set to begin on Port of Prince Rupert's first marine fuel terminal

October 14 -- Wolverine Terminals set for construction phase on Prince Rupert waterfront NCR

October 13 -- New Seabins help to remove pollutants and waste from waters near Prince Rupert

October 13 -- Training exercise in Prince Rupert harbour - not an environmental concern

October 13 -- Rainmakers Interactive and PRPA work together on marine cleanup NCR

October 13 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority teaming up with Prince Rupert Rampage on Every Child Matter initiative  NCR

October 13 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority seeks bids for Deconstruction of Scotch Cap derelict in Port Edward NCR

October 12 -- COSCO lines to expand on its service to DP World Prince Rupert facility  NCR

October 5 -- PRPA's Ken Veldman to guest at Chamber's Virtual Luncheon Wednesday, with updates planned on range of themes   NCR


September

September 29 -- November hopes for Prince Rupert's newest recreation area at Seal Cove  NCR

September 28 -- PRPA webcast to put focus on Fairview Container Terminal operations in 2021 NCR

September 28 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority marks National Truth and Reconciliation Day with lighted walkway  NCR

September 28 -- Port Edward Boat Launch returned to service, as plans continue for abandoned vessel removal  NCR

September 24 -- Record break-in vessel docks at Port of Prince Rupert

September 24 -- PRPA's Community Investment Fund put to work for Northwest health care NCR

September 22 -- Record breaking vessel berths in Prince Rupert 

September 22 -- Port of Prince Rupert Gateway remains strong economic contributor through pandemic

September 22 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority releases results from Gateway Council 2021 Economic Impact Study  NCR

September 17 -- PRPA voice frustration over lack of government assistance with abandoned vessels

September 14 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority says derelict vessels in Port Edward now stabilized (video)

September 10 -- Port Edward Mayor pleads for government assistance after near environmental mishap

September 10 -- Port Edward still waiting for indications someone has a clean up and removal plan for derelict vessels  NCR

September 9 -- Derelict vessels become unmoored in Port Edward harbour and will be more than $2M to remove

September 1 -- Busy days on the waterfront and boardwalks of the Atlin Terminal   NCR


August

August 20 -- Many Northwest connections to Business in Vancouver's List of 500 NCR

August 19 -- Prince Rupert's Shaun Stevenson names to list of most influential BC Business leaders

August 13 -- Hydrogen shipments the next focus for Petronas, Japanese partner. NCR

August 12 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority outlines requirements as part of RFP for Design review of Ridley Island Export Logistics Platform  NCR

August 11 -- COVID vaccination program includes commercial mariners calling on Prince Rupert  NCR


July

July 23 -- Pace of Seal Cove Recreation area construction slows somewhat, as work continues to provide much anticipated access to community  NCR

July 15 -- Wildfires making for transportation delays to Port of Vancouver, with some traffic redirected to Prince Rupert  NCR

July 6 -- Don Krusel's second act put on hold in Quebec City NCR


June

June 25 -- Prince Rupert among many world ports observing the Day of the Seafarer NCR

June 25 -- DP World answers protests of last week with suspensions; Port outlines legal options it made use of during incident NCR

June 25 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority APM reviews year of challenges and success and charts path forward for year ahead NCR 

June 23 -- Prince Rupert ILWU workers suspended without pay after refusing to cross pro-Palestinian protest 

June 23 -- Blast off for vaccines in Prince Rupert port on Sefarers Day

June 18 -- Prince Rupert and Israeli-Palestinian relations (audio)

June 16 -- Prince Rupert portestors create second picket line in response to Israeli container ship

June 16 -- Prince Rupert Solidarity Group pickets at port in protest

June 15 -- Protestors briefly block Israeli container ship from docking at Prince Rupert port (video)

June 15 -- Protestors briefly block Israeli container ship from docking at Prince Rupert port

June 14 -- Protesters prevent Israeli container ship from docking in Prince Rupert

June 11 -- Export profile from Port of Prince Rupert highlights scope of trade through the Northwest gateway NCR

June 7 -- Canada's largest crane is at home in Prince Rupert

June 2 -- New crane arrives in Prince Rupert (video)

June 1 -- Bragging rights come to DP World Price Rupert, with moving in day for Canada's largest terminal crane  NCR

May

May 31 -- Seal Cove Salt Marsh work approaches midway mark on timeline of mid summer opening NCR

May 21 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority puts Northland Terminal Pilings repair work out for bid NCR

May 18 -- Year in Review and plans for future to be the narrative for Prince Rupert Port Authority APM in June NCR

May 17 -- Prince Rupert's Port Interpretive/Visitor Centre moves to summer hours, though visitors may be few in these early days for 2021 season NCR

May 15 -- Safer and more inclusive playground now in place at Lax Kxeen School as part of PRPA investment. NCR

May 14 -- First Port Call for the M/V New Pinnacle at Westview Terminal. NCR

May 13 -- Launch of Port Expansion plans brings call for labour help NCR

May 10 -- Federal Government re-appoints Frans Tjallingii to the Board of the Prince Rupert Port Authority  NCR

May 6 -- As Fairview expansion plans take shape, recruitment process gets underway for job opportunities  NCR

May 6 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority looks to conduct carbon footprint assessment  NCR

April 

April 29 -- Less than two weeks remain in comment period related to Coast Tsimshian Enterprises quarry planning  NCR

April 15 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority donates $100,000 to hospital renovations

April 13 -- $100,000 Donation from the Prince Rupert Port Authority

April 13 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority to use Community Investment Fund in aid of Local Cancer Care Unit  NCR

April 7 -- Prince Rupert/Port Edward seek out Board member for Prince Rupert Port Authority position NCR

April 1 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority seeks members for Community Information Forum  NCR

March

March 30 -- With more favourable weather for cycling ahead, a new option for cyclists at the Atlin Terminal NCR

March 22 -- Comment Period ends tomorrow for CN Rail plans for new track construction  NCR

March 19 -- Site of decommissioned tanks to be used as part of Fairview Terminal Expansion NCR

March 10 -- Funding from the Prince Rupert Port Authority helps build a new bike track in Terrace

March 4 -- November 30 target for Prince Rupert Port Authority for removal of Fairview Bulk Liquid Storage Facility  NCR

March 2 -- Over 150,000 views so far from those exploring the option of Making Prince Rupert Home   NCR

February

February 23 -- Seal Cove Salt Marsh rejuvenation project progressing well   NCR

February 16 -- Hopes for a little speed dating for Prince Rupert ... as online worker/resident recruitment program launches   NCR

February 12 -- Information update set for next week for Skeena River Salmon Enhancement project  NCR

February 5 -- Prince Rupert prepares to showcase its charms, with goal of attracting new workers, new residents to the North Coast   NCR

February 5 -- Prince Rupert's Cruise industry faces another setback, as Federal Government extends cruise ship ban through 2021  NCR

February 3 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority Habitat Restoration (video)

February 3 -- Work begins on Seal Cove Restoration project

February 3 -- Restoration work begins on Prince Rupert's Seal Cove

February 3 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority begins restoration work on Seal Cove

February 3 -- Seal Cove revitalization project underway with target for public use set for July this year  NCR

January

January 25 -- New recruitment campaign to be launched in Prince Rupert 

January 22 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority ready to showcase Northwest Gateway opportunities at upcoming conference  NCR

January 21 -- Record year for Prince Rupert Port Authority (audio)

January 20 -- Employers in Prince Rupert invited to check out information session tomorrow on plans for worker recruitment in the region  NCR

January 19 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority records record year for cargo volumes

January 19 -- Port of Prince Rupert sets a record year for cargo volumes

January 18 -- New cargo record for Prince Rupert Port (video)

January 18 -- Port cargo volume growth continues despite pandemic obstacles

January 18 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority boasts of record year despite pandemic times  NCR

January 14 -- Prince Rupert Port Funding (video)

January 14 -- $25 million government investment in Prince Rupert port expansion project

January 14 -- Port of Prince Rupert receive $25 million investment from province

January 14 -- Provincial Government to invest 25 million dollars towards improvements and expanded operations at the Port of Prince Rupert  NCR

January 14 -- Shames Mountain selected as PRPA's Community Investment Project of the Decade  NCR

January 7 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority set for January 12th information session on Community Information Fund  NCR

January 6 -- Chamber of Shipping shares word of ongoing trial period for the Haida Gwaii Voluntary Protection Zone  NCR


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