Maritime pilot

FOX Nation to Debut Top Combat Pilot Series With Actor Dennis Quaid in November

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

FOX Nation, FOX News Media’s streaming service, will debut Top Combat Pilot, a new four-part series hosted by acclaimed actor Dennis Quaid on Monday, November 6th, announced Jason Klarman, president of the platform.

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  • FOX Nation, FOX News Media’s streaming service, will debut Top Combat Pilot, a new four-part series hosted by acclaimed actor Dennis Quaid on Monday, November 6th, announced Jason Klarman, president of the platform.
  • In 2023, Quaid released Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners via Gaither Music Group which debuted at No.
  • Top Combat Pilot is produced by Whiz Bang LLC for FOX Nation with executive producers Roberto Cardenas, Brian Skope and Chris Rowe.
  • FOX Nation is a direct-to-consumer on-demand streaming service designed to complement the FOX News Channel experience with a members-only destination for its most passionate and loyal super fans.

ATP Flight School Breaks Ground on New Pilot Training Center in Ft. Myers, Florida

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Friday, June 11, 2021

FORT MYERS, Fla., June 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ATP Flight School breaks ground and begins construction on a new pilot training center at Page Field (FMY) in Ft. Myers, Florida.

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  • FORT MYERS, Fla., June 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ATP Flight School breaks ground and begins construction on a new pilot training center at Page Field (FMY) in Ft. Myers, Florida.
  • With 9,000 square feet of classroom, briefing, and simulator space, ATP will exclusively use the facility to train aspiring pilots in the Airline Career Pilot Program .
  • Adjacent to the training center will be a 10,000-square-foot maintenance center dedicated to expertly inspecting and maintaining ATP's training feet.
  • With future pilot retirements outpacing the training industry's capabilities, ATP has expanded access to airline pilot training throughout Florida.

Government of Canada extends pilot project to develop maritime information system for coastal communities

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Tuesday, July 23, 2019

To support the need for more user-friendly, local data on coastal marine traffic, the Government of Canada, alongside 10 Indigenous organizations across Canada, launched the Enhanced Maritime Situational Awareness initiative pilot project in May 2019.

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  • To support the need for more user-friendly, local data on coastal marine traffic, the Government of Canada, alongside 10 Indigenous organizations across Canada, launched the Enhanced Maritime Situational Awareness initiative pilot project in May 2019.
  • The Enhanced Maritime Situation Awareness initiative uses technology to provide accessible, near real-time, information about what is happening on local waters to coastal partners and stakeholders.
  • The information helps coastal communities better plan vessel routes, identify sensitive areas, enhance local marine safety and protect the environment.
  • In February 2019, representatives from 10 Indigenous organizations met to evaluate software proposed for developing the pilot maritime awareness information system.

Minister Garneau announces reappointment to the Pacific Pilotage Authority

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019

OTTAWA, June 26, 2019 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today announced the reappointment of Lorraine Cunningham as the Chairperson of the Pacific Pilotage Authority for a term of eight months, commencing on October 4, 2019.

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  • OTTAWA, June 26, 2019 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today announced the reappointment of Lorraine Cunningham as the Chairperson of the Pacific Pilotage Authority for a term of eight months, commencing on October 4, 2019.
  • Lorraine Cunningham has been Chairperson of the PPA since 2012, and was a member between 1999 and 2012.
  • "I am pleased that Ms. Cunningham has accepted this role and will continue to serve the Pacific Pilotage Authority.
  • Her appointment, which follows our open, transparent and merit-based appointment process, will ensure continued good governance of the organization."

Chamber of Shipping Applauds Amendments to the Pilotage Act

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Thursday, April 11, 2019

Wrapped into theBudget Implementation Act,the amendments to the Pilotage Act follow an extensive review chaired by Mr. Marc Grgoire and adopt several key recommendations tabled in the final report.

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  • Wrapped into theBudget Implementation Act,the amendments to the Pilotage Act follow an extensive review chaired by Mr. Marc Grgoire and adopt several key recommendations tabled in the final report.
  • The Chamber of Shipping applauds these changes and supports the improvements that they will have on the safety, efficiency, and overall competitiveness of the industry.
  • The Chamber and its members will remain engaged stakeholders and look forward to working with Transport Canada and Pilotage Authorities in further enhancements to Canada's pilotage framework.
  • The Chamber of Shipping represents commercial carriers and their agents in Canada which trade internationally and domestically.

Government of Canada releases the final report of the Pilotage Act Review undertaken as part of the Oceans Protection Plan

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018

That is why the Government of Canada, under the Oceans Protection Plan, has delivered on its promise to review the Pilotage Act.

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  • That is why the Government of Canada, under the Oceans Protection Plan, has delivered on its promise to review the Pilotage Act.
  • The Pilotage Act Review was launched on May 31, 2017 to modernize the Pilotage Act while keeping the elements that support Canada's excellent pilotage safety record.
  • The $1.5 billion Oceans Protection Plan is the largest investment ever made to protect Canada's coasts and waterways.
  • The Pilotage Act Review is just another way Canada's Oceans Protection Plan is improving marine safety, while delivering safe, efficient and environmentally responsible pilotage services into the future."