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Commissioner Sola Statement on Canada’s Recent Decision to Bar All Cruise Vessels From Their Waters Until February 2022
Last September, as the Fact Finding Officer examining the COVID-19 Impact on the Cruise Industry, I released Interim Report: Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Cruise Industry in Alaska, Washington, and Oregon. My report found that perhaps more than any other state in the Nation, the cessation of cruise operations… Read More »
Latest Fact Finding 30 Report Examines Impacts to Cruise Industry in Gulf Coast Ports
A report on the Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Cruise Industry in the Gulf Coast region was released today by Commissioner Louis E. Sola. It is the latest Interim Report issued as part of the Fact Finding 30 investigation he is leading. In the report, Commissioner Sola examines how… Read More »
Commissioner Sola Visits Houston for Panel Discussion and Meetings with Local Maritime Leaders
Commissioner Louis Sola recently visited Houston, participating in events and meetings with local maritime and trade executives where the current state of the industry, infrastructure required to support shipping, and the gateway’s future were among the topics of discussion. The visit centered on Commissioner Sola’s participation on the “State of… Read More »
Commissioner Louis E. Sola Statement on Expanded Supply Chain Investigation
Earlier this year, the FMC voted unanimously to finalize the interpretive rule addressing detention and demurrage charges in the hopes of improving the situation on the ground and improving the supply chain. Unfortunately, months later, we find ourselves facing significant congestion at our Nation’s largest seaports and allegations that parties… Read More »
Fact Finding 30 Field Visit to Port of Galveston
Commissioner Louis Sola conducted a field visit to Galveston, Texas last week as part of his ongoing work leading the Fact Finding 30 examination of COVID-19 related impacts to the passenger cruise industry. Much like all other locations examined to date as part of the Fact Finding, Galveston Wharves has… Read More »
Commissioner Sola Meets with Port Everglades Leadership to Discuss Passenger & Cargo Construction Projects
Commissioner Louis Sola continued his examination of COVID-19 impacts to the southern Florida economy and the region’s cruise industry infrastructure when he met with the senior leadership of Port Everglades Monday. Jonathan Daniels, Chief Executive and Port Director, and Glenn Wiltshire, Deputy Director, hosted Commissioner Sola for a facility tour… Read More »
Commissioner Sola Reviews PortMiami Cruise Related Infrastructure Improvement Projects
Commissioner Louis Sola conducted a site visit of PortMiami to examine how ongoing capital improvement projects that support the cruise industry are being affected by the COVID-19 linked interruption to vessel operations. The visit took place Tuesday at the recently completed Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) Terminal where Commissioner Sola was… Read More »
Commissioner Sola Issues Report Examining Economic Impacts of Cancelled Cruise Season to Northwestern States
The latest Fact Finding 30 Interim Report issued by Commissioner Louis Sola chronicles the significant economic impact the canceled 2020 cruise season is having on Alaskan citizens and tourism related businesses. The report concludes that when considered on a per capita basis, there may not be another state in the… Read More »
Commissioner Sola Visits Alaska as Part of Fact Finding 30
On the heels of the recently released Fact Finding 30 report on Florida, Commissioner Louis E. Sola this week completed a multi-day regional assessment in Alaska. The Commissioner, as Fact Finding Officer, conducted the review as part of the continuing Fact Finding 30 investigation into the effect of the cessation… Read More »
Commission Requests Comments on Possible Changes to Regulations Governing Cruise Lines
The Federal Maritime Commission has voted to issue an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM). The ANPRM will gather information about possible changes to regulations governing the definition of “non-performance” by a cruise line and the process for obtaining a refund when a vessel does not sail. The ANPRM will… Read More »