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The National Maritime Law Enforcement Academy (NMLEA) announced that Port Tampa Bay, located in Tampa Bay, Florida, became the first port in the country to become Accredited through the NMLEA’s Maritime Security Accreditation and Digitization Program.

Today the Board of Directors of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) unanimously elected Paul Anderson, President and CEO of Port Tampa Bay, as the Chairman of the 111-year-old association, effective immediately.

GLOVIS, America Inc. recently announced plans that will bring more automobiles through Port Tampa Bay.

Port Tampa Bay President & CEO Paul Anderson announced today the hiring of Ryan Fierst as the port’s new Vice President of Legal Affairs.

During the third annual Great Port Clean-Up, a record number of volunteers collected nearly 80,000 pounds of trash, which is more than double last year’s total!

Port Tampa Bay President & CEO Paul Anderson announced today the promotion of Captain Matthew Thompson as its new Vice President of Operations. Captain Thompson previously served as the port/s Director of Cruise Operations & Emergency Management.

Port Tampa Bay is proud to serve as the host facility for the Naval Commissioning of the USS Jack H. Lucas DDG 125 warship in Fall of 2023.

Port Tampa Bay, along with Audubon Florida, encourages recreational boaters to be respectful and aware of wildlife during the 2023-nesting season.

Port Tampa Bay will be hosting its 11th annual Hurricane Preparedness Exercise on Monday, May 1, 2023. This is one of many choreographed exercises to prepare Tampa Bay area agencies for possible hurricane and/or tropical storm scenarios. In the immediate aftermath of a storm, Port Tampa Bay’s goal is to continue to operate at its highest level. This is especially important, as our port serves as an energy gateway for Florida, providing the state nearly half of its fuel.

“Tradepoint Tampa” to Design, Construct & Operate 500,000 Square Foot Facility.

Tampa Port Ministries will celebrate the opening of a new center to serve seafarers visiting Port Tampa Bay. Seafarers are international maritime workers aboard cargo and cruise ships, who are...

Port Tampa Bay has released a new tool to help cruise guests make the most of their time in Tampa Bay before and after their cruise.

Port Tampa Bay has once again been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

Port Tampa Bay welcomes the Honorable Michael Owen to the Board of Commissioners for the 2022/2023 term.

Port Tampa Bay’s cruise season is officially underway. In just five days, seven ships will sail from the port. It is just one example of the busy cruise season Port Tampa Bay is experiencing.

George Lorton was honored posthumously as the 2022 recipient of the Captain James McKay Port Achievement award.

Three of Tampa’s most regarded organizations will join together to establish a location dedicated to cancer screening awareness and education.

Port Tampa Bay was honored with the top environmental honor from Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful during their annual awards breakfast.

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ‘A’ rating for Port Tampa Bay’s approximately $79 million in outstanding revenue bonds and notes.

Oct 5 2022 -  Port Tampa Bay President & CEO Paul Anderson recently announced the promotions of Brian Giuliani, Wade Elliott, and Greg Lovelace in a realignment of Port Tampa Bay's internal...