VMArsquoS NEW MURAL ILLUSTRATES THE MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN OF TODAY

INSIDE THIS EDITION hHRSA and Employers Secure Masks for ILA (2)

hRamboll selected for Offshore Wind (3)

hVA Pilot Association Elects New President Captain Whiting Chisman (3)

hPhase IV Complete of NIT Expansion (4)

hPortsmouth Marine Terminal Closes (4)

hGovernor Northam Signs Clean Energy Legislation (7)

NORFOLK | Itrsquos bright itrsquos celebratory and itrsquos decorating the side of the Virginia Maritime Associationrsquos building in downtown NorfolkhellipVMA is happy to present its new mural showcasing the maritime supply chain of today

ldquoThroughout 2020 we are celebrating our centennial in many ways The significance of the mural is that it celebrates the men and women and all the different aspects of the industry in a very public and visible way that will last for many years beyond 2020rdquo explained David White Executive Vice President of the VMA

VMA commissioned artist Adam Stanton currently serving in the US Coast Guard to create the mural on the west-side of the building located at 236 E Plume Street in downtown Norfolk

The mural reflects different aspects of the maritime supply chain Progress photos can be viewed at

wwwVAmaritimecomMural

VMA PROVIDES COVID-19 RESOURCESEven in the face of the COVID-19 Coronavirus maritime and supply chain businesses continue doing essential work moving the critical goods needed to supply households and maintain other essential industries At the Virginia Maritime Association we have heard from our members and observed how businesses are adapting to the pandemic In support of our member companies the VMA has compiled resources aiming to assist their businesses

Member Resources PageVMA assists members in helping each other during this crisis by sharing their COVID-19 specific products or services designed to aid in the prevention of transmission response or recovery from the pandemic Members are still encouraged to submit resources by using the form at the bottom of the page

COVID-19 Maritime amp Supply Chain UpdatesVMA provides notices and guidance from local state and federal authorities

WebinarsVMA webinars address the topics of greatest interest to the port and supply chain

VAmaritime

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1

ldquoThe Voice of Port IndustriesrdquoVolume 84 No 4 April 2020

industries Currently the VMA is hosting a series of webinars addressing COVID-19 Check the online event calendar for upcoming sessions Presentation slides from past webinars can be viewed online

Recent sessions included ldquoCOVID-19 Legal Issues for Employersrdquo and ldquoHow to Leverage the CARES Act for Your Businessrdquo

Direct LinksUpdates wwwVAmaritimecomCOVID-19

Resources wwwVAmaritimecomCombatCOVID19

COVID-19 RESOURCES (CONT)

HRSA AND EMPLOYERS SECURE MASKS FOR LONGSHOREMEN ON COVID-19 FRONT LINESNORFOLK | Ensuring that terminals remain in operation during the pandemic is crucial to ensure cargo moves through the supply chain and is delivered The essential men and women offloading the vessels arriving at these terminals are the International Longshoremen Association (ILA) To keep them as safe as possible and reduce risk of exposure to the cornovirus the Hampton Roads Shipping Association (HRSA) and employers collaborated on securing 100000 regular masks and 5000 reusable masks

ldquoThese masks will assist in making the waterfront a safer working place for essential employeesrdquo said Roger Giesinger President of HRSA ldquoEveryone on the terminals should have access to masks and be wearing themrdquo

The masks were secured by Ron Babski from Virginia International Terminals while HRSA covered the cost The 5000 reusable masks will be given to ILA and employer front line supervisors The regular masks will be used as necessary

HRSA employers and ILA leadership have been working together in many areas to keep everyone as safe as possible Giesinger added ldquoour efforts have been very successfulrdquo

The Virginia Port Authority police have been conducting temperature checks using a third-party company The process proved to be a successful way to monitor for the cornonavirus

ILA union president Dennis A Daggett agreed to collaborate with the United States Maritime Alliance to launch a program ensuring that ILA members who get the coronavirus will not see a wage loss

Working on a truck wearing one of the masks

OFFICERSChairman of the BoardScott Wheeler

PresidentMichael W Coleman

Vice PresidentsGeorge BrownLang WilliamsRolf A Williams

Executive Vice President amp Secretary David C White

TreasurerJudy M Barrett

Assistant TreasurerCamille Cherry

STAFFVice President of Finances amp Administration Sam Davis

Vice President of Industry amp Government Affairs Will Fediw

Vice President of Communications amp Membership Ashley K McLeod

Marketing Coordinator Laura V Bird

Executive Assistant Jennifer S Deason

Event Manager amp Accounting Assistant Jennifer N Parham

Membership amp Publications Coordinator Susan N Wisniewski

For Questions about the Bulletin or Advertising lauravamaritimecom - 7576282667

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2

DOMINION ENERGY SELECTS RAMBOLL TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR OFFSHORE WINDRICHMOND | In March Dominion Energy selected Ramboll as Ownerrsquos Engineer to provide project development and engineering support on the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project It will produce enough zero-carbon electricity to power 650000 Virginia homes

Ramboll is a Denmark-based company one of the worldrsquos leading consultants in offshore wind They were selected due to their combination proposal of cost performance and proven track record of successful completing offshore wind projects in 21 companies Ramboll will provide support in development supply chain strategy and technical concepts including wind farm layouts and yield assessments

ldquoRamboll is a respected global leader in the offshore wind industry and their expertise will prove to be a valuable asset as we develop our Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind projectrdquo said Mark D Mitchell Dominion Energyrsquos vice president of generation construction ldquoWorking with experienced offshore wind leaders such as Ramboll will help us bring clean renewable energy to our customers and achieve our goal of net zero emissionsrdquo

The CVOW pilot project is scheduled for completion this year ndash two 6-megawatt turbines to be installed this spring and scheduled to deliver clean renewable power to the grid by the end of the year Dominion Energy is also preparing to perform ocean surveys during this time determining the projectrsquos impact to the ocean and sea life

CAPT CHISMAN ELECTED AS PRESIDENT OF VA PILOT ASSNCaptain Whiting Chisman a Hampton native is a 1992 VMI graduate who was enrolled in the Navy ROTC program and joined the Virginia Pilot Association apprenticeship training program in 1993 Captain Chisman went on to earn his Virginia State Pilot license as a Branch Pilot and unlimited tonnage USCG Inland Masters license

As a member of the Virginia Pilot Association Captain Chisman served

in many roles over his career including numerous committee assignments the Board of Directors the Vice-President of the Association and now has been elected President of the pilots beginning May 1st with the retirement of Captain Bill Cofer For the past six years Captain Chisman has been very involved in supporting the Virginia Maritime Association in roles that include serving on numerous VMA committees and has been named chairman of the Harbor Dredging and Navigational Rules committee He also serves on the local Maritime Cyber Security committee as well as the Virginia Port Authorityrsquos stakeholder committee

In his role as Vice-president of the Pilot Association Captain Chisman has worked closely with the USCG and the port community

to support safe and efficient transits of ships upon the waters of the Commonwealth Captain Chisman has worked closely with the Virginia Port Authority and the Virginia Maritime Association in its planning of dredging projects the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and the Hampton Roads Tunnel expansion projects as detailed planning and construction parameters have been put in place to ensure the safe movement of commerce during these exciting times of infrastructure buildout

Captain Chisman has personally been involved in the simulation of the ships that will be transiting our ship channels and berths working closely with the Army Corps of Engineers and other entities associated with the development of the waterborne highways that enable Virginia to host the deepest widest and safest ship channels on the east coast if not the entire United States He has been instrumental in moving the 55rsquo dredging project forward that supports the movement of commerce as we prepare for unrestricted channel movement into the future

Captain Chisman pointed out that ldquountil you begin to get involved personally with the Virginia Maritime Association few people realize the critical role they play in the economy of not only Coastal Virginia but the entire Commonwealth The VMA is fully integrated into the entire business community and will certainly be the primary driver of our future economiesrdquo

Provided by the Virginia Pilot Association

Two Turbines are being installed this spring for the pilot project

3

PHASE IV COMPLETE OF NIT EXPANSION PROJECT

Adam has painted murals in 10 different countries ranging in size and concept The VMA mural is the tallest one though he says Graciously VMA member and mural sponsor Atlantic Lift Systems contributed the lift equipment for Adam to use while painting

ldquoWhat really appealed to me about the project was the blue-collared aspecthellipboots on the ground doing the workrdquo said Adam ldquoThe mural represents living history the maritime industry - the assembly line - as it is todayrdquo

The mural design includes components from the vast segments of the supply chain rail logistics warehouses trucking containers agriculture bulk ships tugsbarges and blue-collar workers

The Hampton Roads Shipping Association a mural sponsor was pleased the mural would emphasize the people of maritime supply chain workforce The mural prominently features a longshoreman in a hard hat a man who could be a trucker or farmer and a female welder Interestingly the choice to make her African American was solidified during Adamrsquos search for

reference art He discovered that some of the first female welders were African Americans during World War II

ldquoThe mural truly shows the vibrancy of our port today and all that it contributes to the well-being of the regionrdquo added David White

During this time of social distancing we do NOT encourage anyone to come see the mural in person For progress photos articles and more regarding the mural please visit wwwVAmaritimecommural or follow VAmaritime on social media

VMArsquoS MARITIME MURAL (CONT)

NORFOLK | Six more rail mounted gantry cranes (RMGs) have arrived at Norfolk International Terminals (NIT) as part of the third phase of the Virginia Port Authorityrsquos construction project to increase the terminalrsquos capacity Once installed 24 of 30 stacks will be online The fourth and final phase will have all stacks running as of November of 2020 and six more ship-to-shore cranes are scheduled to be added a month later

Once completed NITrsquos capacity will have increased by 46 within the same footprint VPA recently completed increasing capacity at one of their other terminals Virginia International Gateway (VIG) Once construction is completed at both terminals VPA will have added capacity of over 1 million containers

Starting out with graffiti patterns helped Adam map out the bigger picture

The bold colors brighten up Granby Street Mural artist Adam Stanton adds details to the longshoreman wearing a hard hat

PMT CLOSES SHIFTS CARGO TO NIT amp VIGPORTSMOUTH | The Virginia Port Authority (VPA) has begun phasing out ship calls to Portsmouth Marine Terminal (PMT) planning to close it on May 4 2020 With a record number of blank sailings and idled containerships due to the coronavirus pandemic closing the terminal and consolidating shipments to Norfolk International Terminals (NIT) and Virginia International Gateway (VIG) was the logical choice

ldquoWe just donrsquot have the volume to keep [PMT] openrdquo said VPA spokesperson Joe Harris ldquoItrsquos easier to move that volume to other terminalsrdquo

VPA will reassign the longshoremen working at Portsmouth to NIT and VIG while the marinersquos doors are closed to container traffic The equipment including ship-to-shore cranes will be left on standby at the terminal keeping PMT ready to re-open at any time

ldquoKeeping PMT open is not really germane or necessary to maintain our import and export balancerdquo Harris said ldquoWersquove always known we were going to phase out container business at PMTrdquo

4

PORT STATISTIC

S | MA

RCH

20

20

VESSELS BY TYPE PORT OF HAMPTON ROADS TEUrsquoS

Source Virginia Port Authority

Mar-20 YTD-20 Mar-19 YTD-19

Arrive Arrive Arrive Arrive

BULK 15 37 25 46

COAL 37 109 43 115

CONTAINER 103 312 121 336

GENERAL 10 20 7 25

PASSENGER 0 0 0 0

RORO 8 27 8 27

TANKER 15 41 8 20

TOTAL 188 546 212 569

ULCV 3 14 8 14

Feb-2020 2 month 2020

2020 207816 447927

2019 228151 468262

ULTRA LARGE CONTAINER VESSELS (ULCV)

DISTRIBUTION OF COAL DUMPINGS HAMPTON ROADS REGION (IN NET TONS OF 2000LBS)

Mar-2020 3 month 2020 Mar-2019 3 month 2019

TOTAL 2430338 7844434 3258349 9385659

NS 1276881 3829364 1153576 3693905

Pier IX 469279 1412577 841334 2332761

DTA 684178 2602493 1263440 3358992

Source Coal figures compiled by coal terminals amp third party sources

CUSTOMS RECEIPTS - VA CUSTOMS DISTRICT

Source US Customs and Border Protection

Feb-2020 2 month 2020 Feb-2019 2 month 2019

Hampton Roads

$157597999 $302541679 114709064 $235470272

Other VA $3171027 $6342054 3801967 $130164876

Total $160769026 $308883733 $118511030 $365635148

bull Stationarybull Note padsbull Postcardsbull Flyersbull Brochures

bull Presentation foldersbull Booklets amp magazinesbull Books (Spiral bound amp perfect bound)bull Direct mailers

bull Large formatbull Magnetsbull Stickersbull Business cards

bull Promo itemsbull Custom die cutsbull Foil letteringbull Embossing

(757) 4363331 | 931 Ventures Way Chesapeake VA 23320

YOUR FULL-SERVICE COMMERCIAL PRINTER

If your vessel is exposed to the COVID-19 coronavirus1) Seek medical attention

2) Monitor the crew

3) Decontaminate the vessel

US Coast Guard Sector Virginia requests to be notified of any actual or imminent disruption to port facilities or any aspect of our Marine Transportation System due to COVID-19

180000

190000

200000

210000

220000

230000

240000

250000

260000

270000

280000

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Total TEUs - YTD 2019 2020

1500000

2000000

2500000

3000000

3500000

4000000

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Total Coal Dumpings - YTD 2019 2020

5

ASSOCIATION IN ACTION

COMMITTEE UPDATES

In March the US began experiencing historic life and industry altering effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus The federal and state governments began enacting prevention and mitigation measures and our member companies acted to protect their employees and businesses As part of the nationrsquos critical infrastructure and supply chain the services our member companies provide are a vital part of the fight for the economic and the physical health of our communities On the front line of that fight are the longshore and waterfront workers vessel crews truckers warehouse employees and everyone else who does the hands-on work each day to keep the supply chain of critical goods flowing

Since the COVID-19 coronavirus initially appeared as a threat the VMA transitioned from a posture of monitoring and communications about the pandemic to actively adapting our services to support essential industry operations The VMA established limited office hours to continue processing export documents continued issuing daily vessel reports provided the membership with operational information solicited the impacts and needs of the industry and represented those interests to regulators and policymakers at the local state and federal levels VMA made clear the essential nature of the work and services our members provide to maintain the supply chains of vital goods and the importance of our industry during the pandemic

The General Assembly concluded the 2020 legislative session before the outbreak took hold The priorities of VMArsquos legislative agenda were largely achieved During the session VMA monitored and weighted in on over 50 bills With VMArsquos strong advocacy legislation was passed and

funding approved that positions Virginia to become the East Coast epicenter for offshore wind additional funding was included to make improvements to prepared sites for economic development Virginiarsquos ldquoright to workrdquo status and a competitive labor environment for the port were preserved legislation that threatened member businesses handling fossil fuels was defeated and also rejected were bills that would have established onerous heat illness preventative regulations and increased the operational costs for above-ground storage tanks The aforementioned are examples of VMArsquos accomplishments during the 2020 legislative session However the pandemic has drastically shifted the economic outlook and the General Assembly is expected to revisit the budget passed in March VMA will remain diligent about protecting and advocating for our industry

VMA holds a seat on the Board of the National Waterways Conference (NWC) and attended NWCrsquos annual Legislative Summit in Washington DC March 10-11 NWC is the leading advocate addressing federal legislation and policies affecting water resources and dredging The summit provided the opportunity to hear from and speak with key members of Congress staff of Congressional oversight and money committees and the leadership of the US Army Corps of Engineers On those same dates in Richmond the VMA was pleased to sponsor the Governorrsquos Conference on Agricultural Trade where business leaders and policymakers addressed topics pertaining to some of the primary exports utilizing Virginiarsquos ports to reach foreign markets

AWARDS COMMITTEE (MARCH 13) The committee considered candidates for recommendation to the Board of Directors to receive the Distinguished Service Award andor the Port Champion Award The Distinguished Service Award is bestowed upon an individual within the maritime community with a record of accomplishment and leadership while the Port Champion Award honors an individual that does not work directly within the maritime industry but whose contributions have done much to benefit the industry

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (MARCH 17) As a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus the committee considered plans for VMArsquos annual May events the Maritime Mixer harbor cruise International Trade Symposium Annual Banquet VMA2020 Centennial After Party and Annual Maritime Golf Outing It was decided to move the full program of events to September 22-24 2020 and the committee established the policies for registrations and sponsors The committee was advised of the changes that would be made to office hours and plans to

support staff teleworking to continue providing membership services in compliance with state requirements and measures to prevent the spread of the pandemic The committee approved the recommendations of the Awards Committee for recipients of the Distinguished Service Award and Port Champion Award

VMA2020 COMMITTEE (MARCH 30) The Committee was briefed on planning shifts from May to September for programs Mural will continue as planned although reception will be rescheduled Shift allows sponsors to receive four additional months of coverage therefore planning accordingly

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE (MARCH 31) The membership committee discussed process and planning to keep connected with member representatives Virtual Mixers committee and Chapter meetings essential during this time

6

NEW MEMBERSSPARQ GLOBAL Cybersecurity Services784 Lynnhaven Parkway Virginia Beach VA 23452757-447-0850 wwwsparqglobalcom

h Mike Danjczek CTO 7570-641-6003 MikeDanjczekgtsuscom

CHAPTER UPDATESSOUTHERN CHAPTER- Video conference meeting held on April 29 at 930 AM

SOUTHWEST CHAPTER- Video conference meeting will be held on May 4 Check event calendar to participate

WAITING ON ASHLEY

ONLINE OPPORTUNITIESwwwVAmaritimecomEvents

GOVERNOR NORTHAM SIGNS CLEAN ENERGY LEGISLATIONRICHMOND | On April 12 2020 Governor Ralph Northam signed the Virginia Clean Economy act and amended the Clean Energy and Community Flood Preparedness Act requiring Virginia to join the regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

The Virginia Clean Economy Act incorporates clean energy directions the Governor issued in September 2019 incorporating environmental justice concepts related to the Green New Deal

The law requires new measures to promote energy efficiency sets a schedule for closing old fossil fuel power plants and requires electricity to come from 100 percent renewable sources such as solar or wind

The act accomplishes the following goals Establishes renewable portfolio standards establishes energy efficiency standards advances offshore wind and advances solar and distributed generation

Of particular note the act defines that 5200 megawatts of offshore wind generation is in the public interest Dominion Energy will be required to prioritize hiring local workers from disadvantaged communities work with the Commonwealth to advance apprenticeship and job training and to include an environmental and fisheries mitigation plan

The Clean Energy and Community Flood Preparedness Act establishes a

carbon dioxide cap-and-trade program to reduce emissions from power plants The act also creates a Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund to enhance flood prevention protection and coastal resilience It creates a low-interest loan program to help inland and coastal communities that are subject to recurrent flooding

ldquoThese new clean energy laws propel Virginia to leadership among the states in fighting climate changerdquo said Governor Northam ldquoThey advance environmental justice and help create clean energy jobs In Virginia we are proving that a clean environment and a strong economy go hand-in-handrdquo

7

DOMINION ENERGY SELECTS RAMBOLL TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR OFFSHORE WINDRICHMOND | In March Dominion Energy selected Ramboll as Ownerrsquos Engineer to provide project development and engineering support on the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project It will produce enough zero-carbon electricity to power 650000 Virginia homes

Ramboll is a Denmark-based company one of the worldrsquos leading consultants in offshore wind They were selected due to their combination proposal of cost performance and proven track record of successful completing offshore wind projects in 21 companies Ramboll will provide support in development supply chain strategy and technical concepts including wind farm layouts and yield assessments

ldquoRamboll is a respected global leader in the offshore wind industry and their expertise will prove to be a valuable asset as we develop our Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind projectrdquo said Mark D Mitchell Dominion Energyrsquos vice president of generation construction ldquoWorking with experienced offshore wind leaders such as Ramboll will help us bring clean renewable energy to our customers and achieve our goal of net zero emissionsrdquo

The CVOW pilot project is scheduled for completion this year ndash two 6-megawatt turbines to be installed this spring and scheduled to deliver clean renewable power to the grid by the end of the year Dominion Energy is also preparing to perform ocean surveys during this time determining the projectrsquos impact to the ocean and sea life

CAPT CHISMAN ELECTED AS PRESIDENT OF VA PILOT ASSNCaptain Whiting Chisman a Hampton native is a 1992 VMI graduate who was enrolled in the Navy ROTC program and joined the Virginia Pilot Association apprenticeship training program in 1993 Captain Chisman went on to earn his Virginia State Pilot license as a Branch Pilot and unlimited tonnage USCG Inland Masters license

As a member of the Virginia Pilot Association Captain Chisman served

in many roles over his career including numerous committee assignments the Board of Directors the Vice-President of the Association and now has been elected President of the pilots beginning May 1st with the retirement of Captain Bill Cofer For the past six years Captain Chisman has been very involved in supporting the Virginia Maritime Association in roles that include serving on numerous VMA committees and has been named chairman of the Harbor Dredging and Navigational Rules committee He also serves on the local Maritime Cyber Security committee as well as the Virginia Port Authorityrsquos stakeholder committee

In his role as Vice-president of the Pilot Association Captain Chisman has worked closely with the USCG and the port community

to support safe and efficient transits of ships upon the waters of the Commonwealth Captain Chisman has worked closely with the Virginia Port Authority and the Virginia Maritime Association in its planning of dredging projects the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and the Hampton Roads Tunnel expansion projects as detailed planning and construction parameters have been put in place to ensure the safe movement of commerce during these exciting times of infrastructure buildout

Captain Chisman has personally been involved in the simulation of the ships that will be transiting our ship channels and berths working closely with the Army Corps of Engineers and other entities associated with the development of the waterborne highways that enable Virginia to host the deepest widest and safest ship channels on the east coast if not the entire United States He has been instrumental in moving the 55rsquo dredging project forward that supports the movement of commerce as we prepare for unrestricted channel movement into the future

Captain Chisman pointed out that ldquountil you begin to get involved personally with the Virginia Maritime Association few people realize the critical role they play in the economy of not only Coastal Virginia but the entire Commonwealth The VMA is fully integrated into the entire business community and will certainly be the primary driver of our future economiesrdquo

Provided by the Virginia Pilot Association

Two Turbines are being installed this spring for the pilot project

3

PHASE IV COMPLETE OF NIT EXPANSION PROJECT

Adam has painted murals in 10 different countries ranging in size and concept The VMA mural is the tallest one though he says Graciously VMA member and mural sponsor Atlantic Lift Systems contributed the lift equipment for Adam to use while painting

ldquoWhat really appealed to me about the project was the blue-collared aspecthellipboots on the ground doing the workrdquo said Adam ldquoThe mural represents living history the maritime industry - the assembly line - as it is todayrdquo

The mural design includes components from the vast segments of the supply chain rail logistics warehouses trucking containers agriculture bulk ships tugsbarges and blue-collar workers

The Hampton Roads Shipping Association a mural sponsor was pleased the mural would emphasize the people of maritime supply chain workforce The mural prominently features a longshoreman in a hard hat a man who could be a trucker or farmer and a female welder Interestingly the choice to make her African American was solidified during Adamrsquos search for

reference art He discovered that some of the first female welders were African Americans during World War II

ldquoThe mural truly shows the vibrancy of our port today and all that it contributes to the well-being of the regionrdquo added David White

During this time of social distancing we do NOT encourage anyone to come see the mural in person For progress photos articles and more regarding the mural please visit wwwVAmaritimecommural or follow VAmaritime on social media

VMArsquoS MARITIME MURAL (CONT)

NORFOLK | Six more rail mounted gantry cranes (RMGs) have arrived at Norfolk International Terminals (NIT) as part of the third phase of the Virginia Port Authorityrsquos construction project to increase the terminalrsquos capacity Once installed 24 of 30 stacks will be online The fourth and final phase will have all stacks running as of November of 2020 and six more ship-to-shore cranes are scheduled to be added a month later

Once completed NITrsquos capacity will have increased by 46 within the same footprint VPA recently completed increasing capacity at one of their other terminals Virginia International Gateway (VIG) Once construction is completed at both terminals VPA will have added capacity of over 1 million containers

Starting out with graffiti patterns helped Adam map out the bigger picture

The bold colors brighten up Granby Street Mural artist Adam Stanton adds details to the longshoreman wearing a hard hat

PMT CLOSES SHIFTS CARGO TO NIT amp VIGPORTSMOUTH | The Virginia Port Authority (VPA) has begun phasing out ship calls to Portsmouth Marine Terminal (PMT) planning to close it on May 4 2020 With a record number of blank sailings and idled containerships due to the coronavirus pandemic closing the terminal and consolidating shipments to Norfolk International Terminals (NIT) and Virginia International Gateway (VIG) was the logical choice

ldquoWe just donrsquot have the volume to keep [PMT] openrdquo said VPA spokesperson Joe Harris ldquoItrsquos easier to move that volume to other terminalsrdquo

VPA will reassign the longshoremen working at Portsmouth to NIT and VIG while the marinersquos doors are closed to container traffic The equipment including ship-to-shore cranes will be left on standby at the terminal keeping PMT ready to re-open at any time

ldquoKeeping PMT open is not really germane or necessary to maintain our import and export balancerdquo Harris said ldquoWersquove always known we were going to phase out container business at PMTrdquo

4

PORT STATISTIC

S | MA

RCH

20

20

VESSELS BY TYPE PORT OF HAMPTON ROADS TEUrsquoS

Source Virginia Port Authority

Mar-20 YTD-20 Mar-19 YTD-19

Arrive Arrive Arrive Arrive

BULK 15 37 25 46

COAL 37 109 43 115

CONTAINER 103 312 121 336

GENERAL 10 20 7 25

PASSENGER 0 0 0 0

RORO 8 27 8 27

TANKER 15 41 8 20

TOTAL 188 546 212 569

ULCV 3 14 8 14

Feb-2020 2 month 2020

2020 207816 447927

2019 228151 468262

ULTRA LARGE CONTAINER VESSELS (ULCV)

DISTRIBUTION OF COAL DUMPINGS HAMPTON ROADS REGION (IN NET TONS OF 2000LBS)

Mar-2020 3 month 2020 Mar-2019 3 month 2019

TOTAL 2430338 7844434 3258349 9385659

NS 1276881 3829364 1153576 3693905

Pier IX 469279 1412577 841334 2332761

DTA 684178 2602493 1263440 3358992

Source Coal figures compiled by coal terminals amp third party sources

CUSTOMS RECEIPTS - VA CUSTOMS DISTRICT

Source US Customs and Border Protection

Feb-2020 2 month 2020 Feb-2019 2 month 2019

Hampton Roads

$157597999 $302541679 114709064 $235470272

Other VA $3171027 $6342054 3801967 $130164876

Total $160769026 $308883733 $118511030 $365635148

bull Stationarybull Note padsbull Postcardsbull Flyersbull Brochures

bull Presentation foldersbull Booklets amp magazinesbull Books (Spiral bound amp perfect bound)bull Direct mailers

bull Large formatbull Magnetsbull Stickersbull Business cards

bull Promo itemsbull Custom die cutsbull Foil letteringbull Embossing

(757) 4363331 | 931 Ventures Way Chesapeake VA 23320

YOUR FULL-SERVICE COMMERCIAL PRINTER

If your vessel is exposed to the COVID-19 coronavirus1) Seek medical attention

2) Monitor the crew

3) Decontaminate the vessel

US Coast Guard Sector Virginia requests to be notified of any actual or imminent disruption to port facilities or any aspect of our Marine Transportation System due to COVID-19

180000

190000

200000

210000

220000

230000

240000

250000

260000

270000

280000

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Total TEUs - YTD 2019 2020

1500000

2000000

2500000

3000000

3500000

4000000

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Total Coal Dumpings - YTD 2019 2020

5

ASSOCIATION IN ACTION

COMMITTEE UPDATES

In March the US began experiencing historic life and industry altering effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus The federal and state governments began enacting prevention and mitigation measures and our member companies acted to protect their employees and businesses As part of the nationrsquos critical infrastructure and supply chain the services our member companies provide are a vital part of the fight for the economic and the physical health of our communities On the front line of that fight are the longshore and waterfront workers vessel crews truckers warehouse employees and everyone else who does the hands-on work each day to keep the supply chain of critical goods flowing

Since the COVID-19 coronavirus initially appeared as a threat the VMA transitioned from a posture of monitoring and communications about the pandemic to actively adapting our services to support essential industry operations The VMA established limited office hours to continue processing export documents continued issuing daily vessel reports provided the membership with operational information solicited the impacts and needs of the industry and represented those interests to regulators and policymakers at the local state and federal levels VMA made clear the essential nature of the work and services our members provide to maintain the supply chains of vital goods and the importance of our industry during the pandemic

The General Assembly concluded the 2020 legislative session before the outbreak took hold The priorities of VMArsquos legislative agenda were largely achieved During the session VMA monitored and weighted in on over 50 bills With VMArsquos strong advocacy legislation was passed and

funding approved that positions Virginia to become the East Coast epicenter for offshore wind additional funding was included to make improvements to prepared sites for economic development Virginiarsquos ldquoright to workrdquo status and a competitive labor environment for the port were preserved legislation that threatened member businesses handling fossil fuels was defeated and also rejected were bills that would have established onerous heat illness preventative regulations and increased the operational costs for above-ground storage tanks The aforementioned are examples of VMArsquos accomplishments during the 2020 legislative session However the pandemic has drastically shifted the economic outlook and the General Assembly is expected to revisit the budget passed in March VMA will remain diligent about protecting and advocating for our industry

VMA holds a seat on the Board of the National Waterways Conference (NWC) and attended NWCrsquos annual Legislative Summit in Washington DC March 10-11 NWC is the leading advocate addressing federal legislation and policies affecting water resources and dredging The summit provided the opportunity to hear from and speak with key members of Congress staff of Congressional oversight and money committees and the leadership of the US Army Corps of Engineers On those same dates in Richmond the VMA was pleased to sponsor the Governorrsquos Conference on Agricultural Trade where business leaders and policymakers addressed topics pertaining to some of the primary exports utilizing Virginiarsquos ports to reach foreign markets

AWARDS COMMITTEE (MARCH 13) The committee considered candidates for recommendation to the Board of Directors to receive the Distinguished Service Award andor the Port Champion Award The Distinguished Service Award is bestowed upon an individual within the maritime community with a record of accomplishment and leadership while the Port Champion Award honors an individual that does not work directly within the maritime industry but whose contributions have done much to benefit the industry

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (MARCH 17) As a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus the committee considered plans for VMArsquos annual May events the Maritime Mixer harbor cruise International Trade Symposium Annual Banquet VMA2020 Centennial After Party and Annual Maritime Golf Outing It was decided to move the full program of events to September 22-24 2020 and the committee established the policies for registrations and sponsors The committee was advised of the changes that would be made to office hours and plans to

support staff teleworking to continue providing membership services in compliance with state requirements and measures to prevent the spread of the pandemic The committee approved the recommendations of the Awards Committee for recipients of the Distinguished Service Award and Port Champion Award

VMA2020 COMMITTEE (MARCH 30) The Committee was briefed on planning shifts from May to September for programs Mural will continue as planned although reception will be rescheduled Shift allows sponsors to receive four additional months of coverage therefore planning accordingly

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE (MARCH 31) The membership committee discussed process and planning to keep connected with member representatives Virtual Mixers committee and Chapter meetings essential during this time

6

NEW MEMBERSSPARQ GLOBAL Cybersecurity Services784 Lynnhaven Parkway Virginia Beach VA 23452757-447-0850 wwwsparqglobalcom

h Mike Danjczek CTO 7570-641-6003 MikeDanjczekgtsuscom

CHAPTER UPDATESSOUTHERN CHAPTER- Video conference meeting held on April 29 at 930 AM

SOUTHWEST CHAPTER- Video conference meeting will be held on May 4 Check event calendar to participate

WAITING ON ASHLEY

ONLINE OPPORTUNITIESwwwVAmaritimecomEvents

GOVERNOR NORTHAM SIGNS CLEAN ENERGY LEGISLATIONRICHMOND | On April 12 2020 Governor Ralph Northam signed the Virginia Clean Economy act and amended the Clean Energy and Community Flood Preparedness Act requiring Virginia to join the regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

The Virginia Clean Economy Act incorporates clean energy directions the Governor issued in September 2019 incorporating environmental justice concepts related to the Green New Deal

The law requires new measures to promote energy efficiency sets a schedule for closing old fossil fuel power plants and requires electricity to come from 100 percent renewable sources such as solar or wind

The act accomplishes the following goals Establishes renewable portfolio standards establishes energy efficiency standards advances offshore wind and advances solar and distributed generation

Of particular note the act defines that 5200 megawatts of offshore wind generation is in the public interest Dominion Energy will be required to prioritize hiring local workers from disadvantaged communities work with the Commonwealth to advance apprenticeship and job training and to include an environmental and fisheries mitigation plan

The Clean Energy and Community Flood Preparedness Act establishes a

carbon dioxide cap-and-trade program to reduce emissions from power plants The act also creates a Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund to enhance flood prevention protection and coastal resilience It creates a low-interest loan program to help inland and coastal communities that are subject to recurrent flooding

ldquoThese new clean energy laws propel Virginia to leadership among the states in fighting climate changerdquo said Governor Northam ldquoThey advance environmental justice and help create clean energy jobs In Virginia we are proving that a clean environment and a strong economy go hand-in-handrdquo

7

PHASE IV COMPLETE OF NIT EXPANSION PROJECT

Adam has painted murals in 10 different countries ranging in size and concept The VMA mural is the tallest one though he says Graciously VMA member and mural sponsor Atlantic Lift Systems contributed the lift equipment for Adam to use while painting

ldquoWhat really appealed to me about the project was the blue-collared aspecthellipboots on the ground doing the workrdquo said Adam ldquoThe mural represents living history the maritime industry - the assembly line - as it is todayrdquo

The mural design includes components from the vast segments of the supply chain rail logistics warehouses trucking containers agriculture bulk ships tugsbarges and blue-collar workers

The Hampton Roads Shipping Association a mural sponsor was pleased the mural would emphasize the people of maritime supply chain workforce The mural prominently features a longshoreman in a hard hat a man who could be a trucker or farmer and a female welder Interestingly the choice to make her African American was solidified during Adamrsquos search for

reference art He discovered that some of the first female welders were African Americans during World War II

ldquoThe mural truly shows the vibrancy of our port today and all that it contributes to the well-being of the regionrdquo added David White

During this time of social distancing we do NOT encourage anyone to come see the mural in person For progress photos articles and more regarding the mural please visit wwwVAmaritimecommural or follow VAmaritime on social media

VMArsquoS MARITIME MURAL (CONT)

NORFOLK | Six more rail mounted gantry cranes (RMGs) have arrived at Norfolk International Terminals (NIT) as part of the third phase of the Virginia Port Authorityrsquos construction project to increase the terminalrsquos capacity Once installed 24 of 30 stacks will be online The fourth and final phase will have all stacks running as of November of 2020 and six more ship-to-shore cranes are scheduled to be added a month later

Once completed NITrsquos capacity will have increased by 46 within the same footprint VPA recently completed increasing capacity at one of their other terminals Virginia International Gateway (VIG) Once construction is completed at both terminals VPA will have added capacity of over 1 million containers

Starting out with graffiti patterns helped Adam map out the bigger picture

The bold colors brighten up Granby Street Mural artist Adam Stanton adds details to the longshoreman wearing a hard hat

PMT CLOSES SHIFTS CARGO TO NIT amp VIGPORTSMOUTH | The Virginia Port Authority (VPA) has begun phasing out ship calls to Portsmouth Marine Terminal (PMT) planning to close it on May 4 2020 With a record number of blank sailings and idled containerships due to the coronavirus pandemic closing the terminal and consolidating shipments to Norfolk International Terminals (NIT) and Virginia International Gateway (VIG) was the logical choice

ldquoWe just donrsquot have the volume to keep [PMT] openrdquo said VPA spokesperson Joe Harris ldquoItrsquos easier to move that volume to other terminalsrdquo

VPA will reassign the longshoremen working at Portsmouth to NIT and VIG while the marinersquos doors are closed to container traffic The equipment including ship-to-shore cranes will be left on standby at the terminal keeping PMT ready to re-open at any time

ldquoKeeping PMT open is not really germane or necessary to maintain our import and export balancerdquo Harris said ldquoWersquove always known we were going to phase out container business at PMTrdquo

4

PORT STATISTIC

S | MA

RCH

20

20

VESSELS BY TYPE PORT OF HAMPTON ROADS TEUrsquoS

Source Virginia Port Authority

Mar-20 YTD-20 Mar-19 YTD-19

Arrive Arrive Arrive Arrive

BULK 15 37 25 46

COAL 37 109 43 115

CONTAINER 103 312 121 336

GENERAL 10 20 7 25

PASSENGER 0 0 0 0

RORO 8 27 8 27

TANKER 15 41 8 20

TOTAL 188 546 212 569

ULCV 3 14 8 14

Feb-2020 2 month 2020

2020 207816 447927

2019 228151 468262

ULTRA LARGE CONTAINER VESSELS (ULCV)

DISTRIBUTION OF COAL DUMPINGS HAMPTON ROADS REGION (IN NET TONS OF 2000LBS)

Mar-2020 3 month 2020 Mar-2019 3 month 2019

TOTAL 2430338 7844434 3258349 9385659

NS 1276881 3829364 1153576 3693905

Pier IX 469279 1412577 841334 2332761

DTA 684178 2602493 1263440 3358992

Source Coal figures compiled by coal terminals amp third party sources

CUSTOMS RECEIPTS - VA CUSTOMS DISTRICT

Source US Customs and Border Protection

Feb-2020 2 month 2020 Feb-2019 2 month 2019

Hampton Roads

$157597999 $302541679 114709064 $235470272

Other VA $3171027 $6342054 3801967 $130164876

Total $160769026 $308883733 $118511030 $365635148

bull Stationarybull Note padsbull Postcardsbull Flyersbull Brochures

bull Presentation foldersbull Booklets amp magazinesbull Books (Spiral bound amp perfect bound)bull Direct mailers

bull Large formatbull Magnetsbull Stickersbull Business cards

bull Promo itemsbull Custom die cutsbull Foil letteringbull Embossing

(757) 4363331 | 931 Ventures Way Chesapeake VA 23320

YOUR FULL-SERVICE COMMERCIAL PRINTER

If your vessel is exposed to the COVID-19 coronavirus1) Seek medical attention

2) Monitor the crew

3) Decontaminate the vessel

US Coast Guard Sector Virginia requests to be notified of any actual or imminent disruption to port facilities or any aspect of our Marine Transportation System due to COVID-19

180000

190000

200000

210000

220000

230000

240000

250000

260000

270000

280000

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Total TEUs - YTD 2019 2020

1500000

2000000

2500000

3000000

3500000

4000000

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Total Coal Dumpings - YTD 2019 2020

5

ASSOCIATION IN ACTION

COMMITTEE UPDATES

In March the US began experiencing historic life and industry altering effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus The federal and state governments began enacting prevention and mitigation measures and our member companies acted to protect their employees and businesses As part of the nationrsquos critical infrastructure and supply chain the services our member companies provide are a vital part of the fight for the economic and the physical health of our communities On the front line of that fight are the longshore and waterfront workers vessel crews truckers warehouse employees and everyone else who does the hands-on work each day to keep the supply chain of critical goods flowing

Since the COVID-19 coronavirus initially appeared as a threat the VMA transitioned from a posture of monitoring and communications about the pandemic to actively adapting our services to support essential industry operations The VMA established limited office hours to continue processing export documents continued issuing daily vessel reports provided the membership with operational information solicited the impacts and needs of the industry and represented those interests to regulators and policymakers at the local state and federal levels VMA made clear the essential nature of the work and services our members provide to maintain the supply chains of vital goods and the importance of our industry during the pandemic

The General Assembly concluded the 2020 legislative session before the outbreak took hold The priorities of VMArsquos legislative agenda were largely achieved During the session VMA monitored and weighted in on over 50 bills With VMArsquos strong advocacy legislation was passed and

funding approved that positions Virginia to become the East Coast epicenter for offshore wind additional funding was included to make improvements to prepared sites for economic development Virginiarsquos ldquoright to workrdquo status and a competitive labor environment for the port were preserved legislation that threatened member businesses handling fossil fuels was defeated and also rejected were bills that would have established onerous heat illness preventative regulations and increased the operational costs for above-ground storage tanks The aforementioned are examples of VMArsquos accomplishments during the 2020 legislative session However the pandemic has drastically shifted the economic outlook and the General Assembly is expected to revisit the budget passed in March VMA will remain diligent about protecting and advocating for our industry

VMA holds a seat on the Board of the National Waterways Conference (NWC) and attended NWCrsquos annual Legislative Summit in Washington DC March 10-11 NWC is the leading advocate addressing federal legislation and policies affecting water resources and dredging The summit provided the opportunity to hear from and speak with key members of Congress staff of Congressional oversight and money committees and the leadership of the US Army Corps of Engineers On those same dates in Richmond the VMA was pleased to sponsor the Governorrsquos Conference on Agricultural Trade where business leaders and policymakers addressed topics pertaining to some of the primary exports utilizing Virginiarsquos ports to reach foreign markets

AWARDS COMMITTEE (MARCH 13) The committee considered candidates for recommendation to the Board of Directors to receive the Distinguished Service Award andor the Port Champion Award The Distinguished Service Award is bestowed upon an individual within the maritime community with a record of accomplishment and leadership while the Port Champion Award honors an individual that does not work directly within the maritime industry but whose contributions have done much to benefit the industry

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (MARCH 17) As a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus the committee considered plans for VMArsquos annual May events the Maritime Mixer harbor cruise International Trade Symposium Annual Banquet VMA2020 Centennial After Party and Annual Maritime Golf Outing It was decided to move the full program of events to September 22-24 2020 and the committee established the policies for registrations and sponsors The committee was advised of the changes that would be made to office hours and plans to

support staff teleworking to continue providing membership services in compliance with state requirements and measures to prevent the spread of the pandemic The committee approved the recommendations of the Awards Committee for recipients of the Distinguished Service Award and Port Champion Award

VMA2020 COMMITTEE (MARCH 30) The Committee was briefed on planning shifts from May to September for programs Mural will continue as planned although reception will be rescheduled Shift allows sponsors to receive four additional months of coverage therefore planning accordingly

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE (MARCH 31) The membership committee discussed process and planning to keep connected with member representatives Virtual Mixers committee and Chapter meetings essential during this time

6

NEW MEMBERSSPARQ GLOBAL Cybersecurity Services784 Lynnhaven Parkway Virginia Beach VA 23452757-447-0850 wwwsparqglobalcom

h Mike Danjczek CTO 7570-641-6003 MikeDanjczekgtsuscom

CHAPTER UPDATESSOUTHERN CHAPTER- Video conference meeting held on April 29 at 930 AM

SOUTHWEST CHAPTER- Video conference meeting will be held on May 4 Check event calendar to participate

WAITING ON ASHLEY

ONLINE OPPORTUNITIESwwwVAmaritimecomEvents

GOVERNOR NORTHAM SIGNS CLEAN ENERGY LEGISLATIONRICHMOND | On April 12 2020 Governor Ralph Northam signed the Virginia Clean Economy act and amended the Clean Energy and Community Flood Preparedness Act requiring Virginia to join the regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

The Virginia Clean Economy Act incorporates clean energy directions the Governor issued in September 2019 incorporating environmental justice concepts related to the Green New Deal

The law requires new measures to promote energy efficiency sets a schedule for closing old fossil fuel power plants and requires electricity to come from 100 percent renewable sources such as solar or wind

The act accomplishes the following goals Establishes renewable portfolio standards establishes energy efficiency standards advances offshore wind and advances solar and distributed generation

Of particular note the act defines that 5200 megawatts of offshore wind generation is in the public interest Dominion Energy will be required to prioritize hiring local workers from disadvantaged communities work with the Commonwealth to advance apprenticeship and job training and to include an environmental and fisheries mitigation plan

The Clean Energy and Community Flood Preparedness Act establishes a

carbon dioxide cap-and-trade program to reduce emissions from power plants The act also creates a Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund to enhance flood prevention protection and coastal resilience It creates a low-interest loan program to help inland and coastal communities that are subject to recurrent flooding

ldquoThese new clean energy laws propel Virginia to leadership among the states in fighting climate changerdquo said Governor Northam ldquoThey advance environmental justice and help create clean energy jobs In Virginia we are proving that a clean environment and a strong economy go hand-in-handrdquo

7

PORT STATISTIC

S | MA

RCH

20

20

VESSELS BY TYPE PORT OF HAMPTON ROADS TEUrsquoS

Source Virginia Port Authority

Mar-20 YTD-20 Mar-19 YTD-19

Arrive Arrive Arrive Arrive

BULK 15 37 25 46

COAL 37 109 43 115

CONTAINER 103 312 121 336

GENERAL 10 20 7 25

PASSENGER 0 0 0 0

RORO 8 27 8 27

TANKER 15 41 8 20

TOTAL 188 546 212 569

ULCV 3 14 8 14

Feb-2020 2 month 2020

2020 207816 447927

2019 228151 468262

ULTRA LARGE CONTAINER VESSELS (ULCV)

DISTRIBUTION OF COAL DUMPINGS HAMPTON ROADS REGION (IN NET TONS OF 2000LBS)

Mar-2020 3 month 2020 Mar-2019 3 month 2019

TOTAL 2430338 7844434 3258349 9385659

NS 1276881 3829364 1153576 3693905

Pier IX 469279 1412577 841334 2332761

DTA 684178 2602493 1263440 3358992

Source Coal figures compiled by coal terminals amp third party sources

CUSTOMS RECEIPTS - VA CUSTOMS DISTRICT

Source US Customs and Border Protection

Feb-2020 2 month 2020 Feb-2019 2 month 2019

Hampton Roads

$157597999 $302541679 114709064 $235470272

Other VA $3171027 $6342054 3801967 $130164876

Total $160769026 $308883733 $118511030 $365635148

bull Stationarybull Note padsbull Postcardsbull Flyersbull Brochures

bull Presentation foldersbull Booklets amp magazinesbull Books (Spiral bound amp perfect bound)bull Direct mailers

bull Large formatbull Magnetsbull Stickersbull Business cards

bull Promo itemsbull Custom die cutsbull Foil letteringbull Embossing

(757) 4363331 | 931 Ventures Way Chesapeake VA 23320

YOUR FULL-SERVICE COMMERCIAL PRINTER

If your vessel is exposed to the COVID-19 coronavirus1) Seek medical attention

2) Monitor the crew

3) Decontaminate the vessel

US Coast Guard Sector Virginia requests to be notified of any actual or imminent disruption to port facilities or any aspect of our Marine Transportation System due to COVID-19

180000

190000

200000

210000

220000

230000

240000

250000

260000

270000

280000

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Total TEUs - YTD 2019 2020

1500000

2000000

2500000

3000000

3500000

4000000

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Total Coal Dumpings - YTD 2019 2020

5

ASSOCIATION IN ACTION

COMMITTEE UPDATES

In March the US began experiencing historic life and industry altering effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus The federal and state governments began enacting prevention and mitigation measures and our member companies acted to protect their employees and businesses As part of the nationrsquos critical infrastructure and supply chain the services our member companies provide are a vital part of the fight for the economic and the physical health of our communities On the front line of that fight are the longshore and waterfront workers vessel crews truckers warehouse employees and everyone else who does the hands-on work each day to keep the supply chain of critical goods flowing

Since the COVID-19 coronavirus initially appeared as a threat the VMA transitioned from a posture of monitoring and communications about the pandemic to actively adapting our services to support essential industry operations The VMA established limited office hours to continue processing export documents continued issuing daily vessel reports provided the membership with operational information solicited the impacts and needs of the industry and represented those interests to regulators and policymakers at the local state and federal levels VMA made clear the essential nature of the work and services our members provide to maintain the supply chains of vital goods and the importance of our industry during the pandemic

The General Assembly concluded the 2020 legislative session before the outbreak took hold The priorities of VMArsquos legislative agenda were largely achieved During the session VMA monitored and weighted in on over 50 bills With VMArsquos strong advocacy legislation was passed and

funding approved that positions Virginia to become the East Coast epicenter for offshore wind additional funding was included to make improvements to prepared sites for economic development Virginiarsquos ldquoright to workrdquo status and a competitive labor environment for the port were preserved legislation that threatened member businesses handling fossil fuels was defeated and also rejected were bills that would have established onerous heat illness preventative regulations and increased the operational costs for above-ground storage tanks The aforementioned are examples of VMArsquos accomplishments during the 2020 legislative session However the pandemic has drastically shifted the economic outlook and the General Assembly is expected to revisit the budget passed in March VMA will remain diligent about protecting and advocating for our industry

VMA holds a seat on the Board of the National Waterways Conference (NWC) and attended NWCrsquos annual Legislative Summit in Washington DC March 10-11 NWC is the leading advocate addressing federal legislation and policies affecting water resources and dredging The summit provided the opportunity to hear from and speak with key members of Congress staff of Congressional oversight and money committees and the leadership of the US Army Corps of Engineers On those same dates in Richmond the VMA was pleased to sponsor the Governorrsquos Conference on Agricultural Trade where business leaders and policymakers addressed topics pertaining to some of the primary exports utilizing Virginiarsquos ports to reach foreign markets

AWARDS COMMITTEE (MARCH 13) The committee considered candidates for recommendation to the Board of Directors to receive the Distinguished Service Award andor the Port Champion Award The Distinguished Service Award is bestowed upon an individual within the maritime community with a record of accomplishment and leadership while the Port Champion Award honors an individual that does not work directly within the maritime industry but whose contributions have done much to benefit the industry

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (MARCH 17) As a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus the committee considered plans for VMArsquos annual May events the Maritime Mixer harbor cruise International Trade Symposium Annual Banquet VMA2020 Centennial After Party and Annual Maritime Golf Outing It was decided to move the full program of events to September 22-24 2020 and the committee established the policies for registrations and sponsors The committee was advised of the changes that would be made to office hours and plans to

support staff teleworking to continue providing membership services in compliance with state requirements and measures to prevent the spread of the pandemic The committee approved the recommendations of the Awards Committee for recipients of the Distinguished Service Award and Port Champion Award

VMA2020 COMMITTEE (MARCH 30) The Committee was briefed on planning shifts from May to September for programs Mural will continue as planned although reception will be rescheduled Shift allows sponsors to receive four additional months of coverage therefore planning accordingly

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE (MARCH 31) The membership committee discussed process and planning to keep connected with member representatives Virtual Mixers committee and Chapter meetings essential during this time

6

NEW MEMBERSSPARQ GLOBAL Cybersecurity Services784 Lynnhaven Parkway Virginia Beach VA 23452757-447-0850 wwwsparqglobalcom

h Mike Danjczek CTO 7570-641-6003 MikeDanjczekgtsuscom

CHAPTER UPDATESSOUTHERN CHAPTER- Video conference meeting held on April 29 at 930 AM

SOUTHWEST CHAPTER- Video conference meeting will be held on May 4 Check event calendar to participate

WAITING ON ASHLEY

ONLINE OPPORTUNITIESwwwVAmaritimecomEvents

GOVERNOR NORTHAM SIGNS CLEAN ENERGY LEGISLATIONRICHMOND | On April 12 2020 Governor Ralph Northam signed the Virginia Clean Economy act and amended the Clean Energy and Community Flood Preparedness Act requiring Virginia to join the regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

The Virginia Clean Economy Act incorporates clean energy directions the Governor issued in September 2019 incorporating environmental justice concepts related to the Green New Deal

The law requires new measures to promote energy efficiency sets a schedule for closing old fossil fuel power plants and requires electricity to come from 100 percent renewable sources such as solar or wind

The act accomplishes the following goals Establishes renewable portfolio standards establishes energy efficiency standards advances offshore wind and advances solar and distributed generation

Of particular note the act defines that 5200 megawatts of offshore wind generation is in the public interest Dominion Energy will be required to prioritize hiring local workers from disadvantaged communities work with the Commonwealth to advance apprenticeship and job training and to include an environmental and fisheries mitigation plan

The Clean Energy and Community Flood Preparedness Act establishes a

carbon dioxide cap-and-trade program to reduce emissions from power plants The act also creates a Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund to enhance flood prevention protection and coastal resilience It creates a low-interest loan program to help inland and coastal communities that are subject to recurrent flooding

ldquoThese new clean energy laws propel Virginia to leadership among the states in fighting climate changerdquo said Governor Northam ldquoThey advance environmental justice and help create clean energy jobs In Virginia we are proving that a clean environment and a strong economy go hand-in-handrdquo

7

ASSOCIATION IN ACTION

COMMITTEE UPDATES

In March the US began experiencing historic life and industry altering effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus The federal and state governments began enacting prevention and mitigation measures and our member companies acted to protect their employees and businesses As part of the nationrsquos critical infrastructure and supply chain the services our member companies provide are a vital part of the fight for the economic and the physical health of our communities On the front line of that fight are the longshore and waterfront workers vessel crews truckers warehouse employees and everyone else who does the hands-on work each day to keep the supply chain of critical goods flowing

Since the COVID-19 coronavirus initially appeared as a threat the VMA transitioned from a posture of monitoring and communications about the pandemic to actively adapting our services to support essential industry operations The VMA established limited office hours to continue processing export documents continued issuing daily vessel reports provided the membership with operational information solicited the impacts and needs of the industry and represented those interests to regulators and policymakers at the local state and federal levels VMA made clear the essential nature of the work and services our members provide to maintain the supply chains of vital goods and the importance of our industry during the pandemic

The General Assembly concluded the 2020 legislative session before the outbreak took hold The priorities of VMArsquos legislative agenda were largely achieved During the session VMA monitored and weighted in on over 50 bills With VMArsquos strong advocacy legislation was passed and

funding approved that positions Virginia to become the East Coast epicenter for offshore wind additional funding was included to make improvements to prepared sites for economic development Virginiarsquos ldquoright to workrdquo status and a competitive labor environment for the port were preserved legislation that threatened member businesses handling fossil fuels was defeated and also rejected were bills that would have established onerous heat illness preventative regulations and increased the operational costs for above-ground storage tanks The aforementioned are examples of VMArsquos accomplishments during the 2020 legislative session However the pandemic has drastically shifted the economic outlook and the General Assembly is expected to revisit the budget passed in March VMA will remain diligent about protecting and advocating for our industry

VMA holds a seat on the Board of the National Waterways Conference (NWC) and attended NWCrsquos annual Legislative Summit in Washington DC March 10-11 NWC is the leading advocate addressing federal legislation and policies affecting water resources and dredging The summit provided the opportunity to hear from and speak with key members of Congress staff of Congressional oversight and money committees and the leadership of the US Army Corps of Engineers On those same dates in Richmond the VMA was pleased to sponsor the Governorrsquos Conference on Agricultural Trade where business leaders and policymakers addressed topics pertaining to some of the primary exports utilizing Virginiarsquos ports to reach foreign markets

AWARDS COMMITTEE (MARCH 13) The committee considered candidates for recommendation to the Board of Directors to receive the Distinguished Service Award andor the Port Champion Award The Distinguished Service Award is bestowed upon an individual within the maritime community with a record of accomplishment and leadership while the Port Champion Award honors an individual that does not work directly within the maritime industry but whose contributions have done much to benefit the industry

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (MARCH 17) As a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus the committee considered plans for VMArsquos annual May events the Maritime Mixer harbor cruise International Trade Symposium Annual Banquet VMA2020 Centennial After Party and Annual Maritime Golf Outing It was decided to move the full program of events to September 22-24 2020 and the committee established the policies for registrations and sponsors The committee was advised of the changes that would be made to office hours and plans to

support staff teleworking to continue providing membership services in compliance with state requirements and measures to prevent the spread of the pandemic The committee approved the recommendations of the Awards Committee for recipients of the Distinguished Service Award and Port Champion Award

VMA2020 COMMITTEE (MARCH 30) The Committee was briefed on planning shifts from May to September for programs Mural will continue as planned although reception will be rescheduled Shift allows sponsors to receive four additional months of coverage therefore planning accordingly

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE (MARCH 31) The membership committee discussed process and planning to keep connected with member representatives Virtual Mixers committee and Chapter meetings essential during this time

6

NEW MEMBERSSPARQ GLOBAL Cybersecurity Services784 Lynnhaven Parkway Virginia Beach VA 23452757-447-0850 wwwsparqglobalcom

h Mike Danjczek CTO 7570-641-6003 MikeDanjczekgtsuscom

CHAPTER UPDATESSOUTHERN CHAPTER- Video conference meeting held on April 29 at 930 AM

SOUTHWEST CHAPTER- Video conference meeting will be held on May 4 Check event calendar to participate

WAITING ON ASHLEY

ONLINE OPPORTUNITIESwwwVAmaritimecomEvents

GOVERNOR NORTHAM SIGNS CLEAN ENERGY LEGISLATIONRICHMOND | On April 12 2020 Governor Ralph Northam signed the Virginia Clean Economy act and amended the Clean Energy and Community Flood Preparedness Act requiring Virginia to join the regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

The Virginia Clean Economy Act incorporates clean energy directions the Governor issued in September 2019 incorporating environmental justice concepts related to the Green New Deal

The law requires new measures to promote energy efficiency sets a schedule for closing old fossil fuel power plants and requires electricity to come from 100 percent renewable sources such as solar or wind

The act accomplishes the following goals Establishes renewable portfolio standards establishes energy efficiency standards advances offshore wind and advances solar and distributed generation

Of particular note the act defines that 5200 megawatts of offshore wind generation is in the public interest Dominion Energy will be required to prioritize hiring local workers from disadvantaged communities work with the Commonwealth to advance apprenticeship and job training and to include an environmental and fisheries mitigation plan

The Clean Energy and Community Flood Preparedness Act establishes a

carbon dioxide cap-and-trade program to reduce emissions from power plants The act also creates a Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund to enhance flood prevention protection and coastal resilience It creates a low-interest loan program to help inland and coastal communities that are subject to recurrent flooding

ldquoThese new clean energy laws propel Virginia to leadership among the states in fighting climate changerdquo said Governor Northam ldquoThey advance environmental justice and help create clean energy jobs In Virginia we are proving that a clean environment and a strong economy go hand-in-handrdquo

7

NEW MEMBERSSPARQ GLOBAL Cybersecurity Services784 Lynnhaven Parkway Virginia Beach VA 23452757-447-0850 wwwsparqglobalcom

h Mike Danjczek CTO 7570-641-6003 MikeDanjczekgtsuscom

CHAPTER UPDATESSOUTHERN CHAPTER- Video conference meeting held on April 29 at 930 AM

SOUTHWEST CHAPTER- Video conference meeting will be held on May 4 Check event calendar to participate

WAITING ON ASHLEY

ONLINE OPPORTUNITIESwwwVAmaritimecomEvents

GOVERNOR NORTHAM SIGNS CLEAN ENERGY LEGISLATIONRICHMOND | On April 12 2020 Governor Ralph Northam signed the Virginia Clean Economy act and amended the Clean Energy and Community Flood Preparedness Act requiring Virginia to join the regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

The Virginia Clean Economy Act incorporates clean energy directions the Governor issued in September 2019 incorporating environmental justice concepts related to the Green New Deal

The law requires new measures to promote energy efficiency sets a schedule for closing old fossil fuel power plants and requires electricity to come from 100 percent renewable sources such as solar or wind

The act accomplishes the following goals Establishes renewable portfolio standards establishes energy efficiency standards advances offshore wind and advances solar and distributed generation

Of particular note the act defines that 5200 megawatts of offshore wind generation is in the public interest Dominion Energy will be required to prioritize hiring local workers from disadvantaged communities work with the Commonwealth to advance apprenticeship and job training and to include an environmental and fisheries mitigation plan

The Clean Energy and Community Flood Preparedness Act establishes a

carbon dioxide cap-and-trade program to reduce emissions from power plants The act also creates a Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund to enhance flood prevention protection and coastal resilience It creates a low-interest loan program to help inland and coastal communities that are subject to recurrent flooding

ldquoThese new clean energy laws propel Virginia to leadership among the states in fighting climate changerdquo said Governor Northam ldquoThey advance environmental justice and help create clean energy jobs In Virginia we are proving that a clean environment and a strong economy go hand-in-handrdquo

7

Anchor MembersP L AT I N U M A N C H O R S

AdvanSixBank of America

BDO USABranscome Inc

Capes Shipping AgenciesCorman Kokosing

Construction CompanyCPampO LLC

Dewberry Engineers Inc

Bay Diesel amp GeneratorColliers InternationalCV International Inc

S I LV E R A N C H O R S

G O L D E N A N C H O R SGreater Richmond

Partnership IncT Parker Host

Vandeventer Black LLP

VHBVEDP | International

Virginia Pilot Association

EnvivaGreat Lakes Dredge amp Dock

Marine Oil Service IncNorfolk Oil Transit

Pender amp Coward PCPort City TransportationSeaGate Terminals LLC

SunTrust Bank Truist

Teacutecnico CorporationTidewater Staffing Inc

TMEIC CorporationVentker Henderson PLLC

VA Dept of Mines Mineral and EnergyWells Fargo Banks

Western Fumigation

CLUB CONTACTSCustoms Brokers amp Intrsquol Freight Forwarders Assn Tiffany Coffey bull tiffanycoffeyjascom

Hampton Roads Coal Association Edward Falis bull 928-0484 ex 106 wwwhrcoalorg

Hampton Roads Global Commerce Council Melinda Mathews bull 757-217-5249 wwwhrgccorg

Hampton Roads Traffic ClubDennis Wilsonbull 543-1941wwwHamptonRoadsTrafficCluborg

Propeller Club - Port of NorfolkMargo Winans wwwPropellerClubNorfolkorg Shenandoah Valley Traffic Club Chad Brant bull 540-398-9923

Tidewater Motor Truck Association Marguerite Frier bull 558-7614 wwwtmtavaorg

Virginia Ship Repair Association Sylvia Bell bull 233-7034 wwwVirginiaShipRepairorg

Virginia International Business Council wwwvaibcorg

Upcoming maritime events are listed on VAmaritimecomevents

VMA EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

In an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 virus and with concern for the health and safety of our members and guests we have made changes to the following events

Maritime Cyber Security Summit Postponed Rescheduled date to be announced

VMArsquos International Trade Symposium 100th Annual Maritime Banquet amp Anniversary After Party

Golf Outing and Maritime Mixer Rescheduled to September 22-24 2020

Visit wwwVAmaritimecomSymposium for updates

Existing registrations and sponsorships will

automatically be transferred over to the new dates

For questions please contact 757-622-2639

PO Box 3487Norfolk Virginia 23510

PRESORTED STANDARD

US POSTAGE PAID NORFOLK VA

PERMIT NO 1930

8