Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

We are committed to engaging with the community and providing opportunities for meaningful input. In September, we successfully completed the third and final phase of public engagement for the Holdom Overpass Project, part of Burnaby Rail Corridor Improvements Project, in partnership with City of Burnaby and CN. Our phase three engagement summary report highlights feedback received from the community. A big thank you to everyone who has provided their feedback since 2020. Your thoughts and ideas are helping us develop a construction and traffic management plan. Read the engagement summary report: https://bit.ly/4ggMv9C

We're excited to announce a new opportunity to be part of our dynamic team: Advisor, Internal Communications and Change. This role will be responsible for the strategic planning, development, and delivery of employee communications and change initiatives. If you're passionate internal communications and change management, apply today: https://bit.ly/3B9QMNa

Earlier this week, we celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the ECHO Program – a collaborative regional initiative to better understand and reduce the impacts of commercial ship traffic on at-risk whales. Through this program, our partners and advisors from across government, industry, environmental groups, and Indigenous communities have helped to reduce key risks to at-risk whales off our coast, such as underwater noise and ship strike risk. We’re excited to continue that work in the decade ahead. Learn more about the ECHO Program: https://bit.ly/3OvioQ2  BC Coast Pilots Ltd., BC Ferries, Canadian Coast Guard/Garde côtière canadienne, Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia, Council of Marine Carriers, CLIA | Cruise Lines International Association – North West & Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada / Pêches et Océans Canada, NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, Natural Resources Defense Council, Ocean Wise, Pacific Pilotage Authority - Administration de pilotage du Pacifique, Royal Canadian Navy | Marine royale canadienne, The Shipping Federation of Canada, Transport Canada - Transports Canada, Washington State Ferries, WWF-Canada

What an incredible season for Vancouver's cruise industry! As the Norwegian Jewel set sail from Canada Place earlier this year, we continue to reflect on a milestone year at the Port of Vancouver. In just eight months, we welcomed over 1.32 million passengers and celebrated 327 ship visits! That's a remarkable achievement, surpassing last year’s record by more than 80,000 passengers—a 7% increase! Thank you to everyone who helped make this season successful, including our many destination, government and cruise line partners. Learn more about this season’s highlights: https://bit.ly/3NJlC1Z 

We are excited to celebrate the successful installation and operational deployment of Norsepower Rotor Sails on the Chinook Oldendorff. This innovative step by Oldendorff Carriers GmbH & Co. KG marks a significant advancement in sustainable maritime transportation. By harnessing wind energy to generate additional thrust, the Chinook Oldendorff is expected to reduce fuel consumption on transpacific routes by 10-15%. We're proud to see such groundbreaking initiatives that contribute to lowering emissions and promoting greener shipping practices at the Port of Vancouver. Congratulations to Oldendorff Carriers and Elk Valley Resources on this collaborative achievement. Together, we're moving towards a more sustainable future in global trade.

We’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of the ECHO Program, a collaborative initiative to better understand and reduce the impacts of commercial shipping on at-risk whales off our coast.     Thank you to the program’s many partners, advisors, and participants who have dedicated their time and effort to support the recovery of endangered killer whales. With your efforts, we’ve made a meaningful difference for at-risk whales off the coast of BC, and we’re excited to continue this work in the years ahead. Read the full story of the ECHO Program on our website: https://bit.ly/4hYyPC1 BC Coast Pilots Ltd. | BC Ferries | Canadian Coast Guard/Garde côtière canadienne | Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia | Council of Marine Carriers | CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) - North West and Canada | Fisheries and Oceans Canada / Pêches et Océans Canada | NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration | Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) | Ocean Wise | Pacific Pilotage Authority - Administration de pilotage du Pacifique | Royal Canadian Navy | Marine royale canadienne | The Shipping Federation of Canada | Transport Canada - Transports Canada | Washington State Ferries | WWF-Canada Raincoast Conservation Foundation Canadian Coast Guard/Garde côtière canadienne US Coast Guard Academy Fraser Basin Council

We are excited to announce that we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) Anstalt öffentlichen Rechts to strengthen our collaboration across a range of port priorities including decarbonization, safety and cruise. The two port authorities will also create new opportunities for employees to gain practical experience with the daily challenges and practices at the partner port. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g9N75CRE

We’re leading road and rail improvements in the Fraser Surrey Port Lands to alleviate traffic congestion, improve trade flow, and enhance safety. Check out our latest construction progress video to learn more ⤵

Congratulations to Seaspan ULC for becoming the first LNG bunkering supplier at the Port of Vancouver! Seaspan Energy recently received their accreditation to provide fueling services to LNG-powered vessels calling Vancouver. This milestone follows a rigorous, multi-year accreditation process in line with international best practices and safety guidelines recommended by the Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF). With this accreditation, Seaspan Energy will help streamline port calls for many tankers, car carriers, and container and cruise ships using LNG as their fuel and support the international shipping sector's emissions reduction goals. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gX76pDGz 📷: Seaspan Garibaldi, one of Seaspan Energy’s three LNG bunkering vessels that will operate on the West Coast including at the Port of Vancouver

#DYK on a busy cruise day this season, Richmond-based Blundell Seafoods packed as much as 20,000 kg of fresh and frozen local seafood into crates to supply visiting cruise ships—delivering favourites such as B.C.’s famous salmon to docked vessels brimming with passengers eagerly awaiting to depart for Alaska. Each visit by a cruise ship to the #CanadaPlace cruise terminal injects about $3 million into the local economy. This includes spending by tourists and crew on food, drink, accommodation and experiences, as well as spending by cruise lines stocking, fueling and maintaining their ships. Interesting in learning more about how Vancouver’s cruise industry relies on businesses across Canada? Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4fqfYgZ