May 9, 2017

From the desk of Capt. Jeff Monroe

LATEST MPE CERTIFICATIONS AWARDED

The IAMPE has awarded their latest certifications of Marine Port Executives. The 36 hour immersion program was held in Houston, Texas, in cooperation with the Greater Houston Port Bureau and hosted at the HDR Consulting office. New Port Executives include (L to R) Robert Morgan, CTL, MPE-Texas Southern University; Crystal Franz, MPE-Transpak; Ashley Judith, PE-MPE-AECOM; Jenessa Ables, MPE-Port of Valdez; Capt. Jeff Monroe, MM, AMPE-IAMPE-Seminar Leader; Nicholas Alexander, MPE-USD Group; Jacob Albright, MPE-USD Group; Dave Weston-HDR Host; Not Pictured-Christine Schlenker, MPE-Greater Houston Port Bureau. Congratulations to all those who have achieved this respected professional certification in the maritime and port industry.

CORRECTION TO PREVIOUS PORT NOTES

In the April 10th publication, Philadelphia MPE recipient Gerhard Kuska at MARACOOS was mistakenly listed as Gerhard Kusta at MARCOOS. Our apologies to Mr. Kuska for the error.

Wishing you all a very happy and warm spring.

Capt. Jeffrey W. Monroe, MM, MTM, AMPE Director: Education, Standards and Training Programs International Association of Maritime and Port Executives 11 Katahdin Road. Portland, ME 04107-2828 USA Phone: (207) 741-7000, Cell: (207) 615-7989

jeffrey.monroe@iampe.org