Placentia Area Harbour Authority
January 6, 2025
Placentia Area Harbour Authority is a non for-profit organization responsible for the management, operation, and maintenance of the Jerseyside port. Their primary role is to ensure that the harbor is safe, efficient, and accessible for all users, including commercial, fishing, and recreational vessels. Their current board members include Kurtis Kerrivan, John Walsh Jr, Buck Pearson, Bill Pomroy, and Calvin Kerrivan. The authority typically oversees a range of activities related to the infrastructure and regulations governing the harbor's operations such as:
Port Infrastructure Management for maintaining and upgrading docks and breakwaters to ensure that vessels can dock safely and efficiently.
Environmental Protection for managing environmental practices to minimize pollution and other negative impacts, such as waste disposal so that it complies with regulations.
Emergency Management in developing and implementing plans for dealing with accidents, oil spills, fires, or other emergencies in the port area.
Financial Management for setting rates for the use of the harbor's facilities and services, ensuring financial sustainability, and supporting growth and additional services to the community.
A new initiative the past 3 years includes the Placentia Area Harbour Authority displaying a boat lighting event that is showcased during the month of December for the community to enjoy.