Volume 69, No 11, November, 2005

News and Information from the Port of Hampton Roads MARITIME BULLETIN

1 Published by the Hampton Roads Maritime Association, Norfolk, Virginiaemail: hrma@portofhamptonroads.com -- web site: www.portofhamptonroads.com

This months Maritime Bulletin is Sponsored by:

Coastal and Peninsula Financial GroupsHRSA Hosts

Port Wide MeetingOn November 2nd the Hampton

Roads Shipping Association(HRSA) hosted a port widemeeting for the ILA local unionofficials, management, and theunionized workforce of the Portof Hampton Roads, entitled “Bringon Tomorrow.” In all, over 800members of the ILA and theirspouses attended this event atNorfolk State Univerisity’sWilder Auditorium.

Roger Giesinger, HRSAPresident and Chief Negotiator,

opened the meeting by providing the audience withinsight to the Port’s accomplishments and how thesesuccesses could not be obtained without the effort ofour workforce and their spouses. Mr. Giesinger’smessage was that our Port grows, and everyoneprospers when we work together as a team.

Other presentations were given by Joseph A.Dorto, General Manager, Virginia InternationalTerminals and Griff Lynch, Project Manager, APMVirginia.

Mr. Dorto showed where the Port of Virginia stoodin the past, where it stands today, and what it canachieve tomorrow. A lot has changed in the Portfrom the time when the terminals of Hampton Roadswere competing amongst themselves to present day,where the Port is ranked the third largest containerport on the East Coast. Many more changes will takeplace as we strive to become the largest containerport on the East Coast, overtaking our biggestcompetitor, the Port of New York. It is a monumentalgoal but one we can achieve with team work.

Mr. Lynch discussed APM Virginia, Maersk’s $450million container terminal being constructed on Coxproperties. When the largest shipping companyinvests that kind of money and effort into an area, itis a clear indication that the expansion capabilitiesin Virginia are attainable.

This is the first phase of the Hampton RoadsShipping Association’s communication campaign toreinforce the positive relationships betweenmanagement, union officials, and the Port’s ILAworkforce.

The Virginia Chamber ofCommerce hosts the VirginiaConference on World Tradeannually, this year the eventwas held on October 12 and 13,at the Williamsburg Marriott.The conference focused on“America in the World -Changing Perceptions andChanging Realities.” Nationallyknown speakers came toaddress whether or not anti-Americanism is affecting our

economy and every business’ bottom line. KeithReinhard, President of Business for Diplomatic Action(BDA) and Chairman of the international advertisingagency DDB Worldwide was the featured speaker forthe opening session. Additional insight on the subjectwas provided by Stephen Weber, Chief OperatingOfficer, Program on International Policy Attitudes(PIPA) and Cari Eggspuehler, Executive Director ofBDA.

The Virginia Trade Luncheon highlighted apresentation given by Robert A. Tappan, PrincipalDeputy Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs,giving the Administration’s perspective on “Americain the World.”

The Port of Virginia was the focus on Thursdayafternoon as Tom Capozzi, Senior Managing Directorof Marketing Services for the Virginia Port Authoritygave an update on current and future port operations.Michael R. McClellan, Vice President, Intermodal andAutomotive Marketing for Norfolk SouthernCorporation spoke at the closing conference sessionrelating his company’s experiences in the globaleconomy.

Philip Morris USA sponsored the Virginia’s FinestReception prior to the Annual World Trade Banquetand attendees were treated to a tasting of deliciousproducts. Always a conference highlight is thepresentation of the Trade Club Awards later thatevening. For details on the Commerce Builder andRudy Rudershausen Awards see page 5.

57TH Conference onWorld Trade

Keith Reinhard,DDB Worldwide Roger Giesinger,

HRSA

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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

HAMPTON ROADSMARITIME ASSOCIATION

OfficersChairman of the Board

Charles E. Brinley

PresidentMeade G. Stone, Jr.

Vice PresidentsRobert P. Armbruster

Joseph A. DortoKip Hinkle

Executive Vice President & Secretary

Arthur W. Moye, Jr.

TreasurerJudy M. Barrett

Assistant TreasurerStephen M. Carmel

StaffAdministratorDavid C. White

Administrative Assistantto Executive Vice President

Jodie M. Love

AccountingKristie A. AcorsTina M. Martin

Shipdesk ClerkLynne H. Stonum

Membership Desk/Editor

Susan N. Wisniewski

1. Cover Page2. Sponsor Spotlight3. Maritime News4. Port Statistics

MARITIME BULLETIN is published12 times a year by Hampton Roads

Maritime Association.Subscriptions are available through

membership in the Association.Membership rate is $200 annually.

Recipient of Presidential “E” and“E Star” Awards for Excellence in

Export ServiceRecipient of ASAE Communication

Excellence & Honorable Mention Awards5. News Briefs & Announcement6. HRMA Highlights7. Membership News8. Club Contacts/Upcoming Events

IN THIS ISSUE

Two Great Companies- One Great Organization

Coastal Financial Group and The Peninsula Financial Group havebeen serving the HRMA community for the past 8 years, providingquality Employee and Executive Benefits Plans and Financial Services.Coastal Financial Group, established by Mr. James H. Blassingham,III, is recognized as a leader in providing Wealth Accumulation andPreservation, Executive and Employee Benefits, Estate Analysis andother Financial Services throughout Hampton Roads and Virginia. Jimhas over 29 years of experience in the financial services professionas a manager, advisor and fee based financial planner, specializing inEstate and Financial Analysis and Executive and Employee BenefitPlans.

Mr. Blassingham is an active member of HRMA and is currentlyserving on the Annual Banquet Committee. Jim has always believedin giving back to his community and has served as an Executive Boardmember of Goodwill Industries, Inc., coached youth soccer and baseballand he is currently serving as Chairman of Ghent United MethodistChurch’s Executive Council. He is also a former member and Presidentof the Norfolk Jaycees and The Volunteer Connection, a United WayAgency.

Mr. Derry L. Haywood, II founded The Peninsula Financial Group, afull-service financial services firm, in 1995 and has been providingfinancial services to the community at large for 20 years. Mr. Haywood,a former VIT board member, remains highly involved in communityactivities and currently serves the maritime community by workingwith HRMA as a member of the Membership Committee as well assponsoring events that further HRMA’s mission. Derry has activelyworked to build the goodwill of the maritime industry and has beenhighly involved in educating the public on the importance of the Portof Hampton Roads.

Mr. Haywood and Mr. Blassingham have a combined 40+ years ofexperience in providing insurance and financial services. Thesecompanies provide comprehensive financial and benefit services tobusinesses, churches, non-profit organizations, individuals andfamilies. Among those services are deferred compensation plans,pension and profit sharing plans, a variety of investment strategies,401(k) programs and administration, group and individual life, health,and disability insurance. Their unique understanding of the financialneeds of the maritime community help them to provide the bestpossible outcomes for their maritime clients, and they appreciate thesupport and friendship of all their HRMA associates.

Coastal Financial Group150 Boush Street, Suite 701, Norfolk, VA 23510

Ph: 757-533-4655, Cell: 757-287-2818e-mail: jim.blassingham@axa-advisors.comweb site: www.coastalfinancialgroupva.com

The Peninsula Financial Group780 Pilot House Road, Suite 100A, Newport News VA 23606

Ph: 757-873-5408e-mail: PFG1@mindspring.com

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Maritime News

Ready, Set, Golf!

Sewell’s Point Golf Course was the backdrop forthe 6th annual HRMA Maritime Issues Council golfouting. 104 golfers participated in the event whichraises funds for the Political Action Committee(PAC). The PAC was formed in 2000 in an effort toadvance issues and concerns of the maritimeindustry with the Virginia General Assembly.

Rick Schwarting, Mac McGinley, Robert Croftonand Craig Dawson swung ahead of the crowd tobecome the winners of this year’s event.

HRMA wishes to thank our MIC Golf sponsors.Platinum Sponsors: ING Investment Management,Marine Repair Services, Norfolk SouthernCorporation, and Virginia Ship Repair Association;Gold Sponsors: APM Terminals, Hampton RoadsShipping Association, Kinder Morgan Terminals,Maersk Line, Ltd., Troutman Sanders LLP,Vandeventer Black, LLP, and Virginia PilotAssociation; Silver Sponsors: Colonna’s ShipyardInc., Dominion Terminal Associates, KemperConsulting, Northrop Grumman Newport News,Marine Oil Service, Inc., and The Morgan Real EstateGroup/Olympia Development Corporation; BronzeSponsors: CP&O LLC, Evergreen AmericaCorporation, Gilco Trucking Inc., and SunTrustBank.

President George W.Bush addressed anaudience of 2,000invited guests atChrysler Hall onOctober 28, 2005. TheHampton RoadsChamber of Commerceorganized this eventwith the sponsorshipassistance from

chamber members. The Hampton RoadsMaritime and the Hampton Roads ShippingAssociations shared a sponsorship for thisevent. Each sponsoring company was providedseats in the front row.

HRMA’s President, Meade G. Stone, Jr.represented the Maritime Association and washonored to be a member of the welcomingcommittee for this historic event.

President George W.Bush

Bush Visits Norfolk

New RepresentativeAppointed to VPA

Board of CommissionersGoverner Mark R. Warner appointed Pastor

Joe B. Fleming of Portsmouth to the Board ofCommissioners for the Virginia Port Authority.Pastor Fleming will acquire the seat vacatedby Ron Massie, who resigned in September.Fleming is the senior minister at Third BaptistChurch, Portsmouth. His term will expireJune 30, 2006.

Craney Island FeasibilityStudy Complete

On September 16, the Army Corps ofEngineers released its feasibility report onCraney Island under the direction of Col.Yvonne J. Prettyman-Beck. The reportconcluded that the eastward expansion andCraney Island port development would notnegatively impact the environment. and wouldextend the life of the dredging disposal site.Although the Corps interest in the project islimited, it would invest roughly $26 milliontoward the total cost. Finance options arebeing explored by the Virginia Port Authority.

And the winners are!(l-r) Craig Dawson, Epislon; Robert Crofton, Crofton Diving

Corp.; Mac McGinley and Rick Schwarting,Epsilon Systems

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News Briefs & Announcements

The Hampton Roads Foreign CommerceClub presents the Commerce Builder Awardto the person, and/or organization thatmakes an outstanding contribution to thedevelopment of world trade through the Portof Hampton Roads.

This year Rick Knapp, Assistant GeneralManager of Virginia International Terminals,Inc., was presented with this award for thevarious contributions he has imparted to thedevelopment of the Port and his dedicationto many civic organizations. Mr. Knapp givesour Port it’s well deserved and respectedreputation for excellence.

Confrence on World Trade 2005Club Award Recipients

Commerce BuilderAward

Rudy RudershausenAward

“Challenges for America’s Shipbuilding Industry”That was the topic of the luncheon hosted by the World Affairs Council of Greater Hampton

Roads and the Hampton Roads Maritime Association which was held at the Norfolk Yacht andCountry Club on November 9, 2005.

Mr. Mike Petters, President, Northrop Grumman Newport News, was the key-note speakerwho highlighted some of the issues facing the shipbuilding industry today. Most notable isthe Navy’s fleet being reduced to less than 300 vessels and the increased time lapse betweenordering new ships. To maintain its workforce, Northrop Grumman is cross training fittersand welders into sheet metal workers and electricians so these employees can remainproductive and on the payroll.

There is a glimmer of hope for more work with Adm. Michael G. Mullen, the Navy’s newChief of Naval Operations, who indicated he would approve building two submarines annuallyif costs could be reduced at the Newport News shipyard.

This year Ed Ramsey, International SalesDirector of the Taylor-Ramsey Corporation,was presented with the Rudy Rudershausenaward for his personal rise in the exportindustry as well as for openly promoting theindustry in front of congress.

The Richmond Export Import Clubpresents the Rudy Rudershausen Award tothe individual who has materiallycontributed to the promotion of internationaltrade in Virginia. The award received itsnamesake from F. J. “Rudy” Rudershausenwho had a distinguished career ininternational trade and was the awardrecipient in 1973.

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HRMA Highlights

HRMA Committee Activity

OCTOBER

Membership Committee

On October 7th the Membership Committee discussed the Association’s objectives ofexpanding its membership throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia as well as withinHampton Roads and consideration was given to the current structure of the membership.HRMA will seek to expand support for the Port throughout Virginia and increase theinfluence of the Assoiciation. There were discussions of a strategy and the need to maintainthe strength of membership the Association currently enjoys.

International Trade Symposium Committeenational Trade Symposium Committee

The International Trade Symposium Committee held its first meeting October 17th.Because of the success and growth of the event its first two years, a separate committeewas formed to assure the International Trade Symposium continues to succeed and bringvalue to HRMA and attendees. The committee’s first order of business was to considerrequests from outside parties to partner on future symposiums and whether or not toexpand the program to a full day or two days. After much consideration, the committeeformed a recommendation to HRMA’s Board of Directors that the Association enter into apartnership arrangement with American Shipper Magazine for a full day program on May4, 2006. The partnership with American Shipper is anticipated to increase exposure forthe event, grow the event, and help with content development.

Towing and Barge Operators Committee

On October 19th the committee received a report covering rules and regulations for tuginspections which would roll-out in July-August of 2006 and stressing the importance ofknowing and understanding this information. It will be the future of tug operations.There was a review of the annual Towing Vessel Safety Seminar held October 11th. Thisyear there were 98 participants in the Towing Vessel Safety Seminar, informal resultsindicated this event was well received. Most respondents had a positive experience in theevent and felt it was better than previous events. Participants felt they achieved somethingduring the course of the day when they received certificates from one of the three trainingcourses available. Due to the shortage of workers in the towing industry, the committeecreated an ad-hoc committee for recruitment. Further, it was recommended that theHRMA become more involved with Industry Days at local high schools.

Membership News

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Roster UpdatesIn an attempt to keep our members abreast of changes toour membership, we will periodically print updates to theHRMA Membership Roster. Please make note of thechanges below:

NEW Contact Names:Flagship Group, Ltd.

replace Jack Devnew withJimmy Vita, Producer

628-324l; Fax 624-1361jvita@flagshipgroup.comreplace James Parsons

David Trowbridge, Producer628-3212; Fax 624-1361

dtrowbridge@flagshipgroup.com

Please make note of this change on page 30 in the2005-2006 Roster

New MembersD & H Corporationt/a C&P Tug and Barge CompanyTowing and Transporation (Barges)444 Crawford Street, 2nd FloorPortsmouth, VA 23704757-397-6833; Fax 757397-3333Ms. Nancy A. Schy, Vice Presidentnschy@cptugandbarge.com

Recommended by: Membership Increase

The $1,000 contribution for sponsorship allowsyour organization to be:

Named prominately on the cover of the BulletinFeatured in a half page articleRecognized as a supporter of the Port

Maritime Bulletin OffersSponsorship Opportunities

To Sponsor the Monthly Bulletin please fax thefollowing information to 622-6302

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(see page 2 for this month’s sponsor)

HRMA Annual BusinessMeeting

Nauticus TheaterDecember 5, 2005

12:00 - 2:00

See this month’s insert forregistration details

Requests for Christmas DonationsChristmas is just a few weeks away! The International Seamen’s House is requesting

donations for the care packages they prepare for the seamen of ships arriving in the Portof Hampton Roads.

Items needed include: caps; scarves; socks; gloves; disposable razors; shaving cream;bath size soap; shampoo; wash cloths; combs; Christmas cards; pencils; writing paper;envelopes; playing cards; individually wrapped candies; and videos.

Mail or bring any of these items to:1222 W. Olney Road, Norfolk, VA 23507-1395

By November 30, 2005Any assistance you can offer is greatly appreciated.

PRESORTED STANDARDU.S. POSTAGE PAID

NORFOLK, VAPERMIT NO.1930

Hampton Roads Coal AssociationContact: Will Browning, 622-3321

Hampton Roads Foreign Commerce Clubwebsite: www.hrfcc.orgContact: Susan Long, 857-3351

Hampton Roads Traffic ClubContact: Peter Simmons, 466-8899

Propeller Club - Port of NorfolkContact: Don Norman, 291-4101

Society of Maritime IndustriesContact: Robert Armbruster, 457-9108

Tidewater Motor Truck AssociationContact: Shirley Roebuck, 398-0679

The Women’s TransportationClub of Hampton RoadsContact: Anita Bonet, 440-7215

236 East Plume StreetNorfolk, Virginia 23510

P.O. Box 3487Norfolk, Virginia 23514

(757) 622-2639; FAX 622-6302

web site: www.portofhamptonroads.comemail: hrma@portofhamptonroads.com

Nov 16 Hampton Roads Foreign Commerce ClubMs. Beth Gitlin, General Foam Plastics11:30 Norfolk Waterside Marriott

Nov 16 Hampton Roads Traffic ClubFreight Forwarders/Customhouse Brokers5:30 Holiday Inn - Greenbrier

Nov 30 Tidewater Motor Truck Association6:00 Holiday Inn Express, Norfolk

Dec 5 Hampton Roads Maritime AssociationAnnual Business Meeting11:30 Nauticus Theater

Dec 8 Propeller ClubFrank Baragona, CMA CGM (America) Inc.11:30 TBD

Dec 8 Hampton Roads Coal AssociationAnnual Holiday Dinner6:15 James River Country Club, Newport News

Dec 14 Hampton Roads Traffic ClubJoy Fund Night5:30 Holiday Inn - Greenbrier

Dec 15 Hampton Roads Foreign Commerce Club11:30 Holiday Luncheon, Town Point Club

Club Contacts Upcoming Club Events

HappyThanksgiving