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PRINCE RUPERT’S CRUISE SEASON GETS MAJOR BOOST WITH ADDITION OF REGULAR CALLS FROM RUBY PRINCESS
The Port of Prince Rupert is adding 16 new vessel calls to its upcoming cruise schedule that has the potential to bring upwards of 46,000 additional cruise passengers – about a 330% increase from the previously published schedule – to the community this spring and summer. Read More
Prince Rupert Port Authority Celebrates Completion of Seal Cove Salt Marsh Restoration Project
The newly revitalized Seal Cove area and Salt Marsh project is now officially open to the public. The extensive Salt Marsh habitat restoration project was undertaken by the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) through a partnership with the City of Prince Rupert. PRPA directly invested $4 million to overhaul the area by regenerating fish habitat and establishing a new recreational asset for the community on the City’s waterfront property. Read More
Prince Rupert Port Authority Announces Green Wave Award Recipients
The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) announced today that four companies are being honoured for their outstanding participation in its Green Wave environmental incentive program for their 2021 performance. They include intermodal shipping companies COSCO Shipping Lines and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, liquefied gas shipping company Navigator Gas LLC, and BC Ferries. Read MoreToday in the harbour
Last updated: 2022-05-24 20:30:09
| Ship | Status | Berth | Cargo | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAR VEGA | Arrived | Anchorage 26 | Metalurgical Coal | 05/22/2022 2222 | 06/03/2022 1600 |
| CRATIS | Arrived | Anchorage 27 | Liquid Bulk | 05/22/2022 1737 | 06/03/2022 1400 |
| SUN RUBY | Arrived | Anchorage 02 | Logs | 05/22/2022 0728 | 06/03/2022 1800 |
| COSCO BOSTON | Arrived | Fairview South | Container | 05/22/2022 0257 | 05/26/2022 0600 |
| NORD SATURN | Arrived | Westview Terminal | Wood Pellets | 05/21/2022 1045 | 06/03/2022 1800 |
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It was an honour to attend the official grand opening celebration for Lax Kxeen Elementary School's accessible playground! Thank you to @rupertschools students, staff, and parent volunteers for the warm and enthusiastic welcome.
PRPA contributed to this fantastic project through its Community Investment Fund, which has helped build safe new play spaces at every public elementary school in #PrinceRupert.
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#PrinceRupert's cruise season has officially begun with the maiden call of Ruby Princess!
The ship's Captain Aldo Traverso came ashore for a special presentation outside Northland Cruise Terminal, where he was received by Sm’ooygit Gitxoon (Hereditary Chief Alex Campbell), who welcomed all those aboard Ruby Princess to the traditional territory of the Ts’msyen people.
The Port of Prince Rupert's Harbour Master Brent Baxter and Prince Rupert City Councillor Reid Skelton-Morven greeted Captain Traverso and acknowledged the significance of Ruby Princess' arrival. Not only is it the first cruise ship to call on the Port since 2019, but it's also the first @PrincessCruises vessel to include Prince Rupert on its regular Alaska cruise itinerary.
Through the season, Ruby Princess is expected to bring upwards of 45,000 visitors to the Port of Prince Rupert, providing a major boost to the local tourism industry.
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We've extended our operating hours for the spring and summer. The Port Interpretive Centre is now open daily from 9am to 6pm, 7-days a week. Learn more about our visitors services here: https://bit.ly/3Lk0vj8
We had a blast at the Family Fair, hosted by #NorthCoast Community Services Society! If you didn't get a chance to attend, you can find resources on our EAT.PLAY.LEARN local youth initiatives here: www.rupertport.com/youth/
REMINDER: Tomorrow #PrinceRupert welcomes the first cruise ship of the season. Be cautious of bus traffic and pedestrians around Cow Bay and Northland Cruise Terminal between 8am and 4pm.
For more information on this year’s cruise season visit rupertport.com/news
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SAVE THE DATE: Join us for the #PrinceRupert Port Authority's Annual Public Meeting. This year's event will be held on June 15th from 5pm-6pm in the BC Room at the Crest Hotel.
ICYMI - Cruise season at the Port of #PrinceRupert is getting much busier, with upwards of 60,600 cruise passengers now expected to visit the community this spring and summer.
See the updated schedule and latest details on the return of cruise tourism to the #NorthCoast at rupertport.com/news
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We're working with our colleagues from across the region to welcome visitors back to #NorthernBC!
Last week, we gathered in Smithers to collaborate on the robust revival of travel and tourism sectors this spring and summer. Members of the @TravelNorthernBC Visitors Services Network are aligning efforts to ensure the safe and responsible return of visitors to our communities.
#VisitNorthernBC #NothernBCTourism @VisitPrinceRupert @visitnorthwestbc #VisitPrinceRupert #NorthCoastTourism
#PrinceRupert’s cruise season is getting a major boost. 16 new vessel calls have been scheduled this spring and summer, bringing upwards of 46,000 additional passengers to the community. The first ship is now set to arrive on Tuesday May 17.
“The exciting late addition of the Ruby Princess to the Port of Prince Rupert’s cruise schedule will give a significant boost to the local tourism industry in the coming months, and we are working with local operators and other community stakeholders to prepare for this large influx of visitors,” said Shaun Stevenson, President and CEO of the Prince Rupert Port Authority. “We appreciate the efforts being made by everyone to accommodate this schedule change and to welcome visitors back to the area as we ramp up for the return of cruise tourism in the community.”
See the updated schedule at rupertport.com/terminal_details/northland-cruise-terminal/
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Eid Mubarak! We send our warmest wishes to all those celebrating Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of #Ramadan.
As #NationalVolunteerWeek wraps up, we extend our appreciation to the thousands of volunteers who are helping to build stronger communities here on the #NorthCoast.
We're especially grateful to the volunteers who braved the elements at the Seal Cove Salt Marsh Grand Opening in #PrinceRupert last weekend. Thank you for your time, energy, and enthusiasm!
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Seal Cove Salt Marsh in #PrinceRupert has been transformed!
Learn more about this extensive habitat restoration project at RupertPort.com/news
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#HappyEarthDay! The theme for 2022 is 'Invest in Our Planet' and we can't wait to show our community all the investments we've made to revitalize the fish and other wildlife habitat at Seal Cove Salt Marsh.
Today our staff organized a #ShorelineCleanup of the area in anticipation of Saturday's grand opening celebration.
The FREE, family-friendly event runs from 12pm to 3pm. Find all the details at Facebook.com/rupertport
#EarthDay2022 #InvestInOurPlanet #SmallTownBigPort #PrinceRupert
Congratulations to the recipients of the Green Wave Award!
PRPA's Green Wave Program offers financial incentives to vessel owners who employ technology to reduce GHG emissions and underwater noise on their ships. In 2021, there were 163 vessel calls at the Port of Prince Rupert that met the program's strict criteria and received the greatest savings.
28 of those calls qualified through the RightShip GHG Rating, a method developed by the world’s leader in maritime environmental assessment, which scores vessels on their relative efficiency. As a result, approximately 3,190 tonnes of GHG emissions were avoided, which is equivalent to removing 677 passenger vehicles from the road for a year.
Find out more about the program and its top performers at: rupertport.com/news
#EnvironmentalStewardship #CarbonReductionStrategy #SmallTownBigPort #CanadasLeadingEdge
Saturday is the grand opening celebration of the revitalized Seal Cove Salt Marsh! Come down from 12pm-3pm to participate in FREE, family-friendly activities, walk the new pathway, and learn about the extensive habitat restoration work that's taken place around this part of #PrinceRupert's waterfront.
Find out more about this FREE, family-friendly event at facebook.com/rupertport
Happy Easter! The Easter Bunny hid eggs all over Cow Bay in #PrinceRupert. Can you find them all?
#HappyVaisakhi! We extend warm wishes of good health and happiness to all those celebrating!
We're jumping for joy! The revitalized Seal Cove Salt Marsh in #PrinceRupert is now open to the public.
As we prepare for the grand opening celebration on April 23rd, please help us by staying on the new pathway and avoid walking on the freshly seeded grass.
For details on the upcoming community event, visit https://bit.ly/3uZo4rf
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#HabitatRestoration #WaterfrontWalkway #NorthCoast #NorthernBC
As @shamesmountain wraps up a successful 2021-2022 ski and snowboard season, we're announcing contributions to two critical infrastructure projects that have had a major impact on operations.
Partnering with My Mountain Co-op through our Community Investment Fund, PRPA has committed $240,000 to projects both on-and-off the hill that have expanded capacity, enhanced safety and functionality, and developed new opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to access the winter recreation area.
Find out more about the new conveyor lift and parking expansion at rupertport.com/news
Become part of our team. We are hiring an Administrative Assistant to join our Gateway Operations department.
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We're counting down to the official grand opening of the revitalized Seal Cove Salt Marsh on Saturday April 23rd from 12pm to 3pm!
Check out the new lighted pathway, pedestrian bridge, and other upgrades that are part of PRPA's $4 million habitat enhancement project. More details on the FREE, family-friendly community event on facebook.com/rupertport
Thanks to our event partners: City of #PrinceRupert & @northcoastecology
And participating community groups:
@yourbcparks @northcoastmba @ecotrustcanada @kaientrails @changemakerseducation @fisheriesoceanscan @zikharayoga @oldfieldcreekhatchery @coastmountaincollege @prgardenclub @gitmaxmakay @prspecialevents Triton Environmental Consultants Ltd. & Transition Prince Rupert
We had a fantastic morning at Strong Start at Lax Kxeen Elementary School, kicking-off our reading sessions! We'll be dropping by a different Strong Start around the community each week to share some of favourite books.
These visits are part of our commitment to Dolly Parton's @imaginationlibrary, a free book-gifting program for children aged 5 and under, brought to #PrinceRupert by North Coast Literacy Now.
Find out more about this initiative and how to register your child for free monthly book deliveries at rupertport.com/news
We're excited to announce the Port of #PrinceRupert's 2022 cruise vessel schedule. Between May and September we anticipate 26 vessel calls, with more than 14,000 passengers visiting our Port.
PRPA, alongside cruise operators, the Association of Canadian Port Authorities, the Government of Canada, and a variety of stakeholders have worked together to ensure the safe resumption of cruise activity at all Canadian ports. The industry has made this possible by committing to a comprehensive set of enhanced safety protocols both aboard cruise vessels and throughout the ship-to-shore passenger experience; these measures specifically include vaccination mandates for crews and passengers, enhanced hygiene practices, and passenger screening and testing requirements based on the best available science. With these measures in effect, the local tourism industry can safely take a leap towards recovery.
“Cruise has historically played a pivotal role in the local economy and it is our hope that the 2022 summer season marks the return of a vibrant local tourism sector, with the opportunity to increase its strength in the future,” said Shaun Stevenson, President and CEO of the Prince Rupert Port Authority.
Learn more about the upcoming cruise season and see the full schedule at rupertport.com/news
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We extend a warm welcome to the athletes, officials, volunteers, and spectators visiting #PrinceRupert for the All Native Basketball Tournament!
We hope you'll stop by our Port Interpretive Centre in Cow Bay, which is open to the public Monday through Friday from 12:30pm to 4pm.
@NativeAll #ANBT #SmallTownBigPort
Join us on April 23rd from 12-3pm to celebrate the grand opening of the Seal Cove Salt Marsh!
Along with our partners, the City of #PrinceRupert and @northcoastecology we're thrilled to invite the community to an afternoon of family-friendly fun.
Take a guided tour of the revitalized salt marsh and participate in sustainably-focused activities organized by numerous community groups, including: @yourbcparks @northcoastmba @ecotrustcanada @kaientrails @changemakerseducation @fisheriesoceanscan @zikharayoga @oldfieldcreekhatchery @coastmountaincollege @prgardenclub @gitmaxmakay @prspecialevents Triton Environmental Consultants Ltd. & Transition Prince Rupert
Find all the details on this FREE, all-ages public event on Facebook.com/rupertport
On March 12 & 13, we teamed up with Canadian Coast Guard, Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue - Station 64 Prince Rupert, Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary from Gitxaala Nation, Prince Rupert Fire Rescue, RCMP West Coast Marine Services and Coastal RCMP Emergency Health Services to practice our collective emergency operation skills.
Nearly five dozen people took part in the two-day training session, working from both land and sea to run through the scenario of responding to a vessel in distress. This was the first large inter-agency drill held in #PrinceRupert Harbour since the pandemic began.
We greatly value our partnerships with these organizations and are grateful to have this time to work together toward our shared #EmergencyPreparedness.
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Through our Community Investment Fund, we've partnered with the #PrinceRupert Curling Club to revitalize their rink in Seal Cove. The upgrades have made the facilities safer and more accessible.
Learn more about this project at rupertport.com/news
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For #InternationalWomensDay, we're highlighting some of the different roles women play in our organization.
Brittany Pederson is the Community Relations Manager. She leads initiatives that support people living locally and regionally. From the Community Investment Fund to scholarships and public events, she works with dozens of local businesses, non-profits, educators, port stakeholders and others to make Prince Rupert a better place to live and work.
“The most rewarding part of my roles is helping support youth in our community through our different initiatives.” - Brittany Pederson
#IWD2022 #PrinceRupert #communityengagement
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