The Annual Business Meeting of the Virginia Maritime Association (VMA) was held Dec. 4 at the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center, in Norfolk. In his opening

remarks, Capt. J. William Cofer, VMA Chairman of the Board, emphasized the significance of the maritime industry in Virginia and VMA’s role as an advocate for businesses throughout the Commonwealth, not just in Hampton Roads. Vital to VMA’s success are its committees and active membership.

Art W. Moye, Jr, VMA Executive Vice President, touched on many of 2012’s highlights for the industry and the Association. Commercial container highlights included MSC changing its Golden Gate Service to do a double call in Virginia with 9,200 TEU vessels, sailing outbound at 48 ½ feet on a new last-out service the MSC ROMA set a deep draft record for container ships, the CKYH consortium began a new last-out all water service to Asia, and the MOL PARTNER was the first ship to arrive as part of a new first-in service from Asia operated by MOL and Evergreen. MSC announced a bill of lading for shippers, exporters and importers, originating and terminating cargo at the Port of Richmond. Increasing volumes resulted in the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) adding a third barge to their weekly sailing schedule of the 64 Express Barge to Richmond.

Outpacing the strong postings in 2011, coal exports for 2012 may reach nearly 50 million tons. An example of the strength of this industry was Norfolk Southern’s Pier 6 record loading of 160,000 tons of metallurgical coal into the M/V CAPE DOVER, bound for China. Throughout the year, coal colliers used every inch of Hampton Roads’ 50-foot channels to carry export coal to be used for steel and energy production in countries around the world.

On the waterfront facilities development side, Chesapeake City Council approved rezoning to allow Georgia based Seagate Terminals to operate a 20 acre site on the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River to handle products like wood pellets and chemicals. VPA approved a 20-year lease with ecoFUELS Pellet Storage to utilize 15 acres at Portsmouth Marine Terminal for wood pellet exports. Even with development underway on the Craney Island Eastward Expansion, the signing of a Project Partnership Agreement between VPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was a significant milestone for this project that will be vital to Virginia’s future.

The development of offshore wind and a new industry for Virginia took several steps forward in 2012. The Secretary of the Interior and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management established the

area off Virginia’s coast that will be made available for offshore wind projects, known as the Virginia Call Area, and solicited and received interest from developers for commercial leases.

On the State legislative front, the VMA successfully promoted legislation creating the Route 460/Interstate 85 Connector Economic Development Zone and a Port Opportunity Fund for port marketing and incentives, and legislation relieving employers of waterfront labor from duplicative workers compensation filings under state and federal programs. These bills incentivize business or reduce operating costs for waterfront employers; making Virginia’s maritime industry more competitive.

VMA has been very active this year with our events. VMA hosted more events in 2012 than it has in past years and is planning on increasing the number of events in the future. Maritime Mixers were a new addition to the events that are already established through the VMA; the Annual Banquet, International Trade Symposium, Fire fighting Symposium, Towing Vessel Safety Seminar, Navigational Summit, the Annual Business Meeting and two golf outings. These events are provided as an opportunity to meet fellow members, increase knowledge, network, and discuss the issues of the day. In 2012, over 3,000 members and guests attended VMA events.

One of the vital issues that needs to be addressed in Virginia is transportation. Our port industry and economy will suffer greatly if a sustainable solution to the transportation funding is not put in place. In the upcoming General Assembly session, our elected officials must formulate a transportation solution.

Left to Right: Jeff Heller, Rolf Williams, Shirley Roebuck, Keith Helton, and David Moore

Volume 76, No. 12December 2012

Published by the Virginia Maritime Association, Norfolk, Virginiaemail: vma@portofhamptonroads.com • web site: www.VAMaritime.com

VMA Annual Business Meeting

continued on page 2

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VIRGINIA MARITIMEASSOCIATION

OFFICERSChairman of the BoarDCapt J. William Cofer

PresiDentthomas W. Godfrey, Jr.

ViCe PresiDentsJoseph a. Dorto

raymond a. newlonshirley G. roebuck

exeCutiVe ViCe PresiDent & seCretaryarthur W. moye, Jr.

treasurerJudy m. Barrett

assistant treasurermichael W. Coleman

STAFFViCe PresiDent

David C. White

aCCountinG manaGer/Controllersam Davis

exeCutiVe assistantJanice s. Klasek

eVents CoorDinatorJennifer n. Parham

shiPDesK ClerKlynne h. stonum

memBershiP/PuBliCationCoorDinator & eDitor

susan n. Wisniewski

ANChOR MEMbERSbranscome, Inc.CSX Intermodal

Maersk Line LimitedMcAllister Towing of Virginia

TownebankVirginia International Terminals

Virginia Pilot AssociationVirginia Port Authority

maritime Bulletin is published12 times a year by

Virginia maritime association.subscriptions are available through

membership in the association.

recipient of Presidential “e” and“e star” awards for excellence in export service

recipient of asae Communicationexcellence & honorable

mention award

Offshore Wind Moving Forward in Virginia

The Department of Energy announced seven States were awarded offshore wind projects totaling $47 million over the next

four years. As part of the Energy Department’s efforts to launch an offshore wind industry in the United States, the engineering, design, and deployment projects in Maine, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia were selected for Phase I. These projects will support innovative offshore installations in state and federal waters for commercial operation by 2017.

In Virginia, Dominion Virginia Power was selected to receive $3 million to design, develop, and install two 6-megawatt direct-drive turbines off the coast of Virginia Beach on innovative “twisted jacket” foundations that offer the strength of traditional jacket or space-frame structures, but use substantially less steel.

Also, as part the Governor’s goal of making Virginia the “Energy Capitol of the East Coast,” he announced that Fugro Atlantic will conduct a geological survey of the Virginia Wind Energy Area (WEA). This survey is funded by $300,000 in general funds in the Executive Budget and $300,000 in matching funds from the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).

Both of these efforts fall in line with the Obama Administration’s National Offshore Wind Strategy to develop a sustainable, world-class offshore wind industry.

The VMA and the maritime community must encourage these results from our legislators.

Another issue facing Virginia and the maritime community is the privatization of the state-owned marine terminals; a dramatic change that would permanently alter the operations, and perhaps the performance, of its most important driver of economic activity, the ports of Virginia. Therefore, the VMA’s Board of Directors adopted a resolution addressing the problems with the approach taken by the state as it weighs this change and outlining a better process to achieve efficiencies, and improve competitiveness and growth. The Association has been presenting its position to elected and state officials, VPA Commissioners, interested organizations, and other stakeholders. Throughout this process, the VMA has sought out relevant information and kept the membership informed.

The labor negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) has been another matter of critical importance. Not all members of the VMA employ ILA labor but all are affected by this labor agreement. In August, the ILA and USMX had a breakdown in negotiations to settle on a new master contract for port labor to replace the one set to expire on September 30, 2012. The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) intervened and negotiations resumed on September 19th, under the supervision of a federal mediator and the parties agreed to a 90 day extension of the current collective bargaining agreement until December 29, 2012. The VMA has been a source of accurate information on this issue.

The most critical issues for our port are the navigational priorities. All the issues mentioned above are mute points if we can’t keep this port viable,

VMA Annual business Meetingcontinued from page 1

continued on page 3

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MARITIME NEWS

OFFICERS FOR ThE YEAR 2013

Chairman of the boardThomas W. Godfrey, Jr.

Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc.

PresidentShirley G. Roebuck

Gilco Trucking

Vice PresidentsRaymond A. Newlon

Hapag-Lloyd (America), Inc.

Joseph A. DortoVirginia International Terminals, Inc

Jeffrey S. HellerNorfolk Southern Corporation

Executive Vice President and SecretaryArthur W. Moye, Jr.

Virginia Maritime Association

TreasurerJudy M. Barrett

TowneBank

Assistant TreasurerMichael W. Coleman CV International, Inc.

Directors for the Year 2013

Frank Borum • D.D. Jones Transfer & Warehouse Co., Inc.Joseph F. Bouchard • Cox Communications

George H. Brown • CP&O L.L.C.Capt. J. William Cofer • Virginia Pilot AssociationB. W. (Bill) Franks • CrossGlobe Distribution, Inc.

Roger J. Giesinger • Hampton Roads Shipping AssociationSteve Hadder • Maersk Line, Ltd.

Thomas P. Host, III • T. Parker Host, Inc.Cees van de Mortel • Paradise Point Marine, Inc.

Evelyn M. Suarez • Williams Mullen

Directors for the Year 2013-2014

Mark T. Coberly • Vandeventer Black, LLPHomer C. Crane, Jr. • “K” Line America, Inc.

Joseph DeMatteo • Kinder Morgan Terminals William R. Douglas • McAllister Towing of Virginia

George C. Garris, Jr. • Fred P. Gaskell Company, Inc.Keith Helton • Givens Logistics, LLC W. Dewey Hurley • Branscome, Inc.

Quintin C. Kendall • CSX TransportationDavid E. Moore • SunTrust Bank

John M. Schoch, Jr. • Huntington Ingalls IndustriesChristopher G. Stuart • Top Guard Security

Capt. George G. Watkins • Maritime PilotageRolf A. Williams • Anders Williams Ship Agency

Jeffrey G. Yates • Norfolk Southern Corporation

board of Directors

safe and sufficient for vessels that call the port today, and for those to come in the future. During the inaugural Navigational Summit of 2006, priority navigational projects were selected and project champions were chosen to ensure these projects remained on the forefront to ensure we have a safe harbor and unrestricted navigation for the Port of Hampton Roads. Along with the champions of these projects, the Association works continuously to protect and advance these vital waterway projects. Information about the priority navigation projects and the Navigational Summit can be found under the Issues tab on the VMA web site.

Other highlights for the Association included the introduction of VMA’s new website as a more interactive way for members to obtain the latest maritime news and information. The U.S. Coast Guard presented the VMA with the Harbor Safety Committee of the Year award for 2011. The EPA announced it was awarding VMA a $1.2 million grant to help reduce emissions by repowering

the tug boat G.M. McAllister with cleaner burning diesel engines. Needed renovations to VMA’s building began in March and the staff was back in the building in October, without any disruption of service to the membership.

Dr. Joseph Bouchard, Chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee, presented the VMA’s Strategic Plan 2013-2017. (Please see accompanying article on page 5.)

Capt. J. William Cofer presided over the election of officers and directors (see complete list of Officers & Directors above).

Please join the VMA in congratulating Ms. Shirley Roebuck as the new President while welcoming new Board Members: Mr. Joseph DeMatteo, Kinder Morgan Terminals; Mr. Keith Helton, Givens Logistics, LCC; Mr. David E. Moore, SunTrust Bank and; Mr. Rolf A. Williams, Anders Williams Ship Agency.

VMA Annual business Meetingcontinued from page 2

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NE WS BRIEFS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

VMA’s Strategic Plan 2013-2017

At the Association’s Dec. 4 annual business meeting, the VMA’s Strategic Plan 2013-2017 was presented to the membership. The Strategic Plan is the product of VMA’s

Strategic Planning Committee and can be found under the Publications tab on VMA’s web site (www.VAMaritime.com).

The mission of the Association is to promote, protect and encourage international and domestic commerce through the ports of Virginia. The purpose of VMA’s Strategic Plan 2013-2017 is to ensure unity of purpose and clarity of thought for the Board of Directors, Committees and Staff as they go about the Association’s work. VMA has a long history of effectively supporting the competitiveness, growth in commerce and professionalism of the ports of Virginia. That record of success provides a solid foundation on which to build the Association’s future. The maritime, shipping and transportation industries are changing at an ever faster rate, creating complex new challenges for Virginia’s ports every year. This plan will ensure that VMA keeps pace with those changes and meets those challenges so it can continue its proud tradition of promoting, protecting and encouraging international and domestic commerce through the ports of Virginia.

The Strategic Planning Committee, chaired by Dr. Joseph Bouchard, developed the plan over a 6 month period of biweekly meetings and regular communications. VMA’s Executive

Committee received regular updates and the Board of Directors held an off-site half way through the process to review the work of the committee and provide direction. On Nov. 28, the Board conducted a final review and voted to adopt VMA’S Strategic Plan 2013-2017.

The Association offers thanks to the Strategic Planning Committee: Edward A. Barham, III, T. Parker Host, Inc. Judy Barrett, Towne Bank Norfolk Joseph F. Bouchard, Ph.D., Cox Communications Mark T. Coberly, Vandeventer Black, LLP Wayne Coleman, CV International Thomas W. Godfrey, Jr., Colonna’s Shipyard Jeffrey S. Heller, Norfolk Southern Corporation Art Moye, Virginia Maritime Association Raymond A. Newlon, Hapag-Lloyd (America) Inc. Edward O’Callaghan, Audax Transportation-Century Express Evans Poston, USI Insurance Services, LLC Michael Vanderhoof, Target

hybrid Car Carrier Unloads at Newport News Terminal

On December 3, 2012, the EMERALD ACE, owned by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) docked at Newport News Marine Terminal to discharge 197 Nissans.

The EMERALD ACE is a unique car carrier. She is a solar powered hybrid that generates zero emission while it’s docked. The solar power system was developed in conjunction with Panasonic, Mitsui OSK, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ (MHI) shipyard and is able to generate 160 kilowatts of electricity. The ship’s lithium-ion batteries replace the use of diesel-powered generators, and will store up to 2.2 megawatt hours of electricity.

The 60,200-deadweight vessel can carry 6,400 passenger cars. It measures about 200 meters in length, 32.26 meters in breadth and 34.52 meters in depth. The EMERALD ACE will be MOL’s first ship with a hybrid electric power supply system that employs Panasonic’s system consisting of 768 HIT solar modules (160 KW) and lithium-ion batteries (approx. 2.2 MWh). With this system, Panasonic is aiming to establish a technology that enables a ship to reduce its total CO2 emissions by supplementing the power generated by the ship’s diesel power generator. The power generated by the HIT solar modules and stored in the lithium-ion batteries is primarily used while the ship is at anchor, allowing the diesel power generator to be turned off, thereby helping to reduce environmental impact of the ship in port as well as CO2 emissions. The lithium-ion batteries are located at the bottom of the ship, used as fixed ballast, so that they do not affect the carrying capacity of the ship.

VMA HIGHLIGHTS

6

Committee Update

The Association In Action

During November, the VMA met with a variety of stakeholders, including members of the General Assembly and the VPA Board of Commissioners and port customers, to discuss the proposals to operate the Port of Virginia. The Association continued to advance the resolution adopted by VMA’s Board of Directors, press for additional information, and keep the

membership informed.

November also saw three of VMA’s signature events. The Maritime Briefings Committee put on a Nov. 6 breakfast entitled “On the Right Tracks in the Port of Virginia.” CSX and Norfolk Southern executives provided updates and forecasts about port-related rail business to the approximately 100 people in attendance. On Nov. 8, the Towing and Barge Operators Committee and U.S. Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads conducted the 14th annual Towing Vessel Safety Seminar, providing safety training and information to over 120 deck hands and management personnel from the tug companies that participated. Later that same evening, another 100 people from the maritime industry gathered at Chick’s Oyster Bar in Virginia Beach to socialize and network during another VMA Maritime Mixer put on by the Outings Committee.

VMA was pleased to be invited to make presentations in November to several organizations about our ports, the maritime industry, current issues and the work of the Association. They included (1) the current class of the CIVIC Leadership Institute, which connects proven leaders through service to improve life in Hampton Roads; (2) the Economic Development Authority of the City of Chesapeake; (3) a group of shippers and port customers from the American Home Furnishings Alliance; (4) a speaker series for the residents of Westminster-Canterbury on the Chesapeake Bay, a very active retirement community; and (5) Virginia Beach Vision, an issues-oriented organization of business and civic leaders.

STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE (Nov 6): Continuing on its previous work, the committee made updates to the Action Plan, which details specific activities to fulfill objectives of the Strategic Plan. The committee’s final recommendations were prepared for presentation to VMA’s Executive Committee and then the Board of Directors.

ShIPPERS COMMITTEE (Nov 7): The meeting included updates from VPA/VIT on cargo volumes, liner services, Free Trade Zones, and impacts of Hurricane Sandy and resulting cargo diversions to Virginia. The committee received updates and discussed several topics, including the Proposals to Operate the Port of Virginia, ILA Negotiations, Chassis Pools, and the New Route 460.

TOWING & bARGE OPERATORS COMMITTEE (Nov 7): Key agenda items included Dockside Exams for Towing Vessels, an update on issues at various bridges, a review of Hurricane

Sandy preparations and lessons learned, a recent report on the effects of sleep and crew safety, a new Coast Guard policy letter about Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping (STCW), and Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise decal expirations.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE (Nov 13): The committee met to consider nominations from the membership of individuals to serve as officers and directors of the Association for the years 2013 and 2014. More nominations were received than any other recent year.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE SYMPOSIUM COMMITTEE (Nov 16 & 30): The committee continued planning for VMA’s 2013 International Trade Symposium to be held May 9 with a discussion of potential topics, registration fees, sponsorship packages, and ways to increase attendance.

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Norfolk Southern (NS) has invested $18 million to upgrade its Lamberts Point Pier 6 export coal transload facility.

Pier 6, as it’s commonly known, transfers coal hauled by train from Appalachian coal fields to vessels for worldwide distribution.

Work on the facility included a major overhaul of the dumper system, which transfers coal from rail cars to a conveyor system, and its two loaders, massive rolling structures that deliver the coal to ships. The upgrade was completed on schedule over a 90-day period that began in August 2012.

Danny Smith, NS, Senior Vice President-Energy and Property, stated “This investment reflects our belief in the long-term prospects for the global coal market and Norfolk Southern’s continuing pivotal role in that market. This helps assure that we will remain the premier link to the global market place for high grade metallurgical and thermal coals alike.”

Pier 6 can handle up to 8,000 tons of coal per hour with both sets of dumpers and loaders operating. It has an annual throughput capacity of 36 million tons. In January 2012, Pier 6 loaded a record 159,941.45 net tons of coal in less than 48 hours onto a ship bound for China.

The upgrade coincides with the 50th anniversary of Pier 6, which began operation with one loader in December 1962, the second loader came in the Spring of 1963.

NS Upgrades Pier 6

The Virginia Maritime Association is saddened to report that Mr. James Steward (Jimmy) Provo, Sr. passed away in his sleep on December 17, 2012 at the age of 80.

Jimmy was a staple of the old maritime community and very active in the Hampton Roads Maritime Association, heading up the Steamship Trade Committee for many years. He was Senior Vice President at T. Parker Host, Inc. and retired after a 44 year career.

His knowledge, experience, and contribution to our port will be sorely missed.

In Memoriam of James S. Provo, Sr.

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Club Contacts

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Customs Brokers & int’l freight forwarders assn.CONTACT: Val Sutton • 853-1940

hampton Roads Coal AssociationCONTACT: Joe DeMatteo • 928-1520

hampton roads Global Commerce CouncilCONTACT: Peter Trocchiano • 201-9796

www.hrgcc.org

hampton Roads Traffic ClubCONTACT: Michael Hirsch • 485-4799www.HamptonRoadsTrafficClub.org

ODU Maritime Institute Speaker SeriesCONTACT: Sara Russell • 683-3964

Organization for Women in Int’l Trade (OWIT)CONTACT: Sara Russell • 683-3964

Propeller Club - Port of NorfolkCONTACT: Taylor Miller • 440-7214www.PropellerClubNorfolk.org

Tidewater Motor Truck AssociationCONTACT: Frank Borum • 494-0276

Ed O’Callaghan • 450-8484 Troy Tibbetts • 544-0693

Virginia Ship Repair AssociationCONTACT: Sylvia Bell • 233-7034

www.VirginiaShipRepair.org

H. R. Traffic Club5:30 Holiday Inn,

Greenwich

Propeller Club11:30 Town Point Club,

Norfolk

OWIT12:00 Williams Mullen’s Dominion Tower, 17th Fl

New Year’s DayVMA Holiday

Tidewater Motor Truck Assn.

5:30 Elizabeth Manor CC

H.R. Global Commerce Club

State of the Port Address11:30 Marriott, Norfolk

Lee-Jackson DayVMA Holiday

Ship Repair Assn. 12:00 Noon

Renaissance Hotel, Portsmouth

Cust. Brokers & Int’l Freight Forwarders

12:00 Town Point ClubMartin Luther King Day VMA Holiday

OWIT12:00 Williams Mullen’sDomion Tower, 17th Fl.

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