Plans and organizes the Hampton Roads Port Communities' premier function.

Responsible for recognizing maritime achievements and distinguished service.

Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the office.

Sets forth rules and guidelines for operating a non-profit, non-stock, civic and trade corporation.

Responsible for all coal related activities and issues in the Port of Hampton Roads.

Responsible for coordinating environmental compliance within the Port of Hampton Roads.

Shall have all the powers of the Directors between meetings of the Board.

Responsible for reporting the financial position of the Association to the Board of Directors.

Responsible for coordinating efforts within the region to adequately respond to any maritime incident.

Responsible for monitoring issues directly impacting the FF & CCB, implementating a container booking system to improve gate transaction time and work on PortMaster, an internet based application essential to efficient maritime operations.

Responsible for making recommendations to the Navigation Management Plan and promoting Virginia's dredging programs at both the state and national levels.

Responsible for keeping the Port abreast of the current guidelines for safely transporting hazardous waste, cargo and explosive material.

Responsible for monitoring trucking conditions and operations to include recommendations to improve roadworthiness, maintenance of intermodal equipment and throughput and turnaround time of cargo.

Plans and organizes the International Trade Symposium.

Responsible for increasing the political awareness of the Association in the Virginia General Assembly, as well as in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

Responsible for arranging speakers to talk periodically in an open forum and to advise members on the current maritime issues and concerns facing the port.

Responsible for increasing and expanding membership opportunities, sending out promotional materials, supplying information and education about the port and our activities and other innovative marketing initiatives.

Responsible for recognizing posthumous maritime achievements and maintaining the Scholarship Fund at Old Dominion University.

Responsible for coordinating safety of navigation issues among the region to adequately conduct the business of the port.

Responsible for planning and organizing the Annual Chesapeake Bay Feast and other special events during the year.

Responsible for coordinating efforts to adequately prepare and respond to acts of terrorism, improving port security and readiness, and responding to any emergencies that may arise.

Responsible for coordinating ship chandler operations (working with suppliers, coordinating logistics, fuel and other shipboard services) for all vessels calling on Hampton Roads.

Responsible for addressing Virginia ship repair issues.

Provide a forum for shippers to discuss issues of concern and interest within the Hampton Roads port community.

Responsible for addressing issues which facilitate Hampton Roads as the most cost effective port and improving productivity at all terminals.

Tasks and goals include long range (3-5 year) planning, focusing on special action plans and expanding opportunities to utilize technology.

Responsible for improving communications among port related businesses, improving efficiency and enhancements in technology.

Responsible for improving terminal operations and maximizing efficiency, exluding coal.

Plans Towing Vessel Safety Seminar with the USCG, coordinates movement of cargo via barges, recommendations for safe passage for waterborne traffic with regard to bridges and addressing navigation safety concerns regarding new waterfront development.

Responsible for coordinating the use of warehouse space for temporarily storing imports and exports.