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2002 News Releases

November 30, 2002:
Request for Nominations

The term of one User Director of the Fraser River Port Authority expires on June 12, 2003.

November 26, 2002:
Vessel Greeted On First Fraser River Call

The crew and Captain Albert Leal of Norsul Line’s MV Norsul Vancouver were welcomed at an inaugural voyage ceremony held on November 21, 2002.

November 14, 2002:
Another submission to Canada Marine Act Review Panel
Michael Jones, chair of the Fraser River Port Authority, appeared before  the CMA Review Panel in Ottawa on the last day of consultative meetings.  The Port's supplementary submission to the Panel is attached.

November 12, 2002:
Federal Appointee Announced for Fraser River Port Board

The newest Director of the Fraser River Port Authority attended his first Board of Directors meeting today.

November 7, 2002:
Fraser River Port Boosts Educational Programs at Discovery Centre

The Fraser River Port Authority made a $4,000 contribution towards the Fraser River Discovery Centre’s educational programs at an annual fundraising gala for the Centre held on October 24, 2002, an event attended by Mayor Helen Sparkes, MP Paul Forseth and other community leaders.

October 30, 2002:
Fraser River Port Greets New Container Vessel

Fraser River Port and Fraser Surrey Docks staff were on hand recently to celebrate the maiden voyage of a new 3,200 TEU container vessel, the TMM Colima.

October 18, 2002:
Canada Marine Act Review

The Fraser River Port Authority is scheduled to make a presentation to the CMA Review Panel on October 23, 2002.

October 1, 2002:
Port Community Mourns Loss of Leader

It is with a great sense of loss and sadness that we must report that Rick Pearce, the former President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fraser River Port Authority, has lost his long, quiet, and determined battle with cancer.

September 13, 2002:
Annual Public Meeting

The Board of Directors of the Fraser River Port Authority is pleased to announce that the Annual Public Meeting will be held at 3:30 PM on Thursday, October 17, 2002.

August 5, 2002:
Fraser River Port Welcomes First Mitsubishi Vehicles

The first delivery of Mitsubishi cars destined for sale in Canada was celebrated at a ceremony held at Fraser Wharves, one of two automobile terminals located within the jurisdiction of the Fraser River Port Authority.

July 31, 2002:
Fraser River Port Greets Forest Products Carrier

Fraser River Port celebrated the maiden voyage of the new forest products carrier, Cielo di Vancouver, at Fraser Surrey Docks on July 26, 2002.

July 23, 2002:
Operations Clerk (Part Time)

The Fraser River Port Authority has the following 6-12 month term position available to cover a maternity leave.

June 25, 2002:
Fraser River Port Delivers Fun At FraserFest 2002

The Ships of Fraser River Port usually deliver cargo such as cars, containers, steel, and forest products but on July 20 and 21, 2002 they’ll be delivering fun to thousands of Lower Mainland families at FraserFest 2002.

June 7, 2002:
Container Ship Delivers Excitement to Fraser River Port

A maiden voyage ceremony was held on Tuesday, June 4, at Fraser Surrey Docks to celebrate the arrival of the CCNI Arica which, at 207 metres in length and 2,500 TEUs, has more container-carrying capacity than any previous vessel at Fraser River Port.

May 28, 2002:
Fraser River Estaury Management Program (FREMP)

Fraser River Estaury Management Program (FREMP) invites you to community workshops to review A Living, Working River: the Estuary Management Plan for the Fraser River.

May 8, 2002:
Chair and Vice Chair elected by Fraser River Port Board

At a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Fraser River Port Authority held today, Mr. Mike Jones was reelected Chair and Mr. Kim Husband was elected Vice Chair.

May 8, 2002:
Directors reappointed to Fraser River Port Board

The Fraser River Port Authority is pleased to announce that Mr. Mike Jones and Mrs. Juliana Yung were reappointed to the Board of Directors for another term of three years.

April 18, 2002:
New VP of Operations Appointed at Fraser River Port

Ms. Pat Weber has been appointed Vice President, Operations, by the Fraser River Port Authority.

February 14, 2002:
Captain Allen Domaas appointed President and CEO of Fraser River Port Authority

Mr. Michael Jones, Chair of the Fraser River Port Authority, is pleased to announce the appointment of Captain Allen Domaas to the position of President and CEO.

February 14, 2002:
Rick Pearce steps down as Fraser River Port Authority's President & CEO

Mr. Michael Jones, Chair of the Fraser River Port Authority, has announced that Mr. Rick Pearce is stepping down as President and CEO, effective immediately.

January 25, 2002:
Request for Nominations: Port Director

The Port Users' Nominating Committee is now accepting nominations for the positions of Director.

 

 

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