Port of Plaquemines

HISTORY

Port Manager

John L. Pennison

The Port of Plaquemines (Plaquemines Parish Port Authority) was established by the Louisiana Legislature in 1954 by Act No. 567. In 1970, Acts No. 373 and No. 503 reflected the intent to change the name of the Plaquemines Parish Port Authority to the Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District.

The legislation enabling Port may be found in Louisiana Revised Statutes 34:1351 thru 34:1365. The territorial limits of the Port are coextensive with the parish of Plaquemines. The Parish Council is the sole governing authority of the Port and serve as commissioners of the Port.

In carrying out the duties imposed on it by the enabling legislation creating the Port, reasonable Tariff fee charges are used to defray the cost of regulation of facilities and services provided by the Port in aid of interstate or foreign commerce, and the transfer of cargo through the district. Services include providing emergency services to vessels in distress, including extinguishing fires in vessels and equipment and in cargo handled in and upon the areas of the Port's contiguous waterways.

At the current time, the Port owns one facility, and is in the process of acquiring and developing other sites within the jurisdiction.

Parish President

Mr. William Nungesser

Every day I arrive at the Parish Government Building with one goal in mind - to improve the quality of life in Plaquemines Parish. Now more than ever it is imperative that our parish become united. As a united parish we stand better able to attain the goals of improved levees, repaired infrastructure and the rebirth of our community. We must continue to reach out to our neighboring parishes and speak with one strong voice on issues of regional urgency and importance.

When I took office on January 2, 2007, I knew the job was not going to be easy. In fact, it is more arduous than I ever imagined. But this has not discouraged me; in fact, it has only made me more determined to help bring our beloved parish back to life. First and foremost, I want to see all of our residents return home. Yes, the stumbling blocks are many. But we are working hard to remove as many of them as possible so that the road home is as smooth as possible.

With all of the lessons learned during the past two years, one stands out – WE ARE STRONG. The people of Plaquemines did not give up after Betsy or Camille, and we certainly won’t give up after Katrina. In this time of rebuilding, I ask for your patience, your input and support as we continue to work toward recovery and a brighter future for all of our residents.

Plaquemines Parish Council Members 2007 - 2011


		District 1	Don Beshel
		District 2	Keith Hinkley
		District 3	Jerry Hodnett
		District 4	Dr. Stuart Guey
		District 5	Anthony Buras
		District 6	Burghart Turner
		District 7	John J. Friedman
		District 8	Lynda Banta
		District 9	Marla Cooper

USS New York

A Navy assault ship built with tons of steel salvaged from the World Trade Center towers began its journey to New York from Louisiana on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, sailing down the Mississippi River as watchers along the levee proudly watched. Four tugboats performed an intricate set of maneuvers to pull the warship from the dock at the New Orleans-area shipyard and turn it 180 degrees toward the waters of Gulf of Mexico. An armed Coast Guard speedboat and a helicopter flying overhead guarded the vessel. The ship will sail through the Gulf and around Florida before turning north and continuing to New York.

Plaquemines Port, Harbor and Terminal District

124 Edna LaFrance Road, Braithwaite, LA 70040-1804 USA

Phone: 504-682-7920 Fax: 504-682-0649

24 Hour Line: 504-297-5660

web design by darla margiotta