Coast Guard Honors Heroic Tugboat Crew
actions of everyone involved,” said Mary Anne Rooney, Oxnard Harbor Commission President. “Brusco is one of the Port’s greatest partners and the only tugboat company assisting vessels in and out of the harbor for the past 33 years and we are extremely proud of their actions.”Kristin Decas, CEO & Port Director, said, “We are proud to have Brusco Tugs here at the Port of Hueneme and this recognition is well deserved. On behalf of the Port of Hueneme, we thank the individuals who sacrificed their time and energy to save a fellow maritime partner in distress.”LT. Sean
Port of Hueneme Jobs Impact Up 25%
the imported automobiles with certain caveats as indicted in the report available online. “This jobs escalation provides a significant boost to local individuals and families, as well as creates outward benefits for the entire County and region,” noted Port President & CEO Kristin Decas. Based on data developed by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, it is assumed that for every one dollar earned by Port Hueneme area residents resulting from jobs directly generated by port activity, an additional $2.31 of income would be created as a result of re-spending the income for purchases
Legislation Signed for Ports Upgrades
applications. With the increased borrowing authority, the Port will have the means to increase its harbor depth and make associated wharf improvements. Such improvements will allow the Port to accommodate a broader range of vessels and process additional cargo. According to Port CEO Kristin Decas, "At least 40 feet MLLW is necessary to accommodate the Port's anticipated needs into the next several decades. The Port has identified attainable growth goals, but meeting these goals will require the executions of several critical infrastructure projects. The projects will need innovative
