Florida Pilots Association

The Biscayne Bay Harbor Pilots

fhpa — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:34:22 +0000

If you’ve spent time at South Pointe Park in Miami Beach, you might have noticed the steady stream of cruise and cargo ships going in and out of Port Miami. These hulking ships are one of the signature images of South Florida.

All of these ships are driven in and out of the port by a highly trained group of sea captains, also known as harbor pilots. Harbor pilots know the waters around the port well–they have to be able to draw a map from memory as part of their qualifications.

2013 Newsletter Archive

admin — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:04:09 +0000

Tampa Bay Pilots Bring Them In

fhpa — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:06:51 +0000

Bradenton Times – December 21, 2012
http://www.thebradentontimes.com/news/2012/12/21/business_and_financial/tampa_bay_pilots_bring_them_in/
At Thursday’s Port Authority meeting, Captain Allen L. Thompson, Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Pilots Association, walked commissioners and audience through what it takes to bring in a cruise ship, cargo vessel or tanker into Tampa Bay at either Port of Tampa or Port of Manatee.

Tampa harbor pilot receives international business award

fhpa — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:54:38 +0000

Gulf Coast Business Review – November 9, 2012
http://www.review.net/section/detail/corporate-report-november-9/
Capt. Carolyn Kurtz, Tampa’s first female harbor pilot, was recognized with the International Business Person of the Year Award from the Tampa Bay Organization Women in International Trade.

Tampa Bay Harbor Pilot honored by Tampa Bay Organization Women in International Trade

fhpa — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:02:38 +0000

Saint PetersBlog – October 31, 2012
http://saintpetersblog.com/2012/10/tampa-bay-harbor-pilot-honored-by-tampa-bay-organization-women-in-international-trade/
The Tampa Bay Pilots Association (TBPA), the association of harbor pilots serving the Tampa Bay area’s maritime traffic needs and a member of the Florida Harbor Pilots Association (FHPA), today announced that Captain Carolyn Kurtz has received the International Business Person of the Year Award from the Tampa Bay Organization Women in International Trade (TBOWIT).

Tampa Bay Harbor Pilot Honored by Tampa Bay Organization Women in International Trade

fhpa — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:10:03 +0000

October 25, 2012
Tampa Bay Pilots Press Release

State pledge speeds up Port Canaveral plans

fhpa — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:31:24 +0000

Florida Today – August 10, 2012
http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20120810/BUSINESS/308100028/State-pledge-speeds-up-Port-Canaveral-plans
Port Canaveral got a boost Thursday as Gov. Rick Scott said the state would kick in $24.4 million to fast-track the port’s plan to widen and deepen its main channel.

Tampa harbor pilot is one of few women in the industry

fhpa — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:51:55 +0000

Tampa Bay Times – July 13, 2012
http://www.tampabay.com/news/humaninterest/tampa-harbor-pilot-is-one-of-few-women-in-the-industry/1239680
The bigger the boat the better for Capt. Carolyn Kurtz. Not simply because the Port of Tampa harbor pilot thrives on navigating 100-foot wide ships through a 500-foot wide channel. But because the woman guiding the gigantic vessels gets seasick on small crafts.

Governor’s efforts enhance tourism, trade

fhpa — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:42:40 +0000

Miami Herald – June 29, 2012
http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/06/28/2873148/governors-efforts-enhance-tourism.html
On behalf of Florida’s almost 100 harbor pilots, we congratulate Gov. Rick Scott on receiving the 2012 Florida’s International Achievement Award. Thanks to his outstanding leadership, Gov. Scott has taken an active role in promoting and expanding Florida’s position as a competitive front-runner in the trade and tourism industry in the United States and across the globe.

Florida’s Harbor Pilots Congratulate Gov. Scott for Achievement Award

fhpa — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:35:08 +0000

Florida Voices – June 20, 2012
http://www.floridavoices.com/myturn/florida-s-harbor-pilots-congratulate-gov-scott-achievement-award
On behalf of Florida’s nearly 100 harbor pilots, we would like to congratulate Gov. Rick Scott on receiving the 2012 “Florida’s International Achievement Award.”