Cruise PortMiami

Objectives • Describe cruise ports of Miami.• Outline changes in the port’s

design• Outline changes in the port’s

layout• Outline changes in the port’s

infrastructure• Describe the Safety and Security

measures in the port• Outline legislations governing the

port’s changes

Port Miami• The Port of Miami,(the Cruise Capital of the

World) is located in Biscayne Bay, Miami. • It serves as a homeport for the Caribbean region

and is mostly used by the top three cruise lines in the world - Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Norwegian Cruise Line.

• In 1997 the port undertook a redevelopment program which is well underway to accommodate the changing demands of cruise vessel operators, passengers, shippers and carriers.

•The Port of Miami aims to further develop its infrastructure to facilitate ship’s expansion by :

maximizing its assets to strengthen its advantage for future growth;

Promoting international trade and commerce as a vital link between North and South America and a growing global trade;

Supporting sustainability and operate in an environmentally responsible manner. • In order to do this they made numerous changes in there port’s facilities, designs, layout and infrastructure.

Development In Port Design• The cruise industry supports the Country’s biggest

economic engines: tourism. It plans to remain number one by competing for the growing cruise industry. To accommodate for this growth the port builds.

• Berths: Three new berthing spaces plus the extension of berths to accommodate the new standard of larger cruise ships. This will allow for the berthing of nine of the world’s largest class of ships.

• Cruise Terminals: The development of two to four new cruise terminals, including introducing the first of its kind twin linear terminals that will offer new efficiencies to cruise lines.

•Multimodal Center: creation of a multimodal center allowing for the consolidation of ground transportation, decreasing the sprawled footprint of the Port, therefore allowing for increased efficiency and additional land to be dedicated to cruise business.

Detailed Picture of Port Miami

Development in Port Layout• The Port has created the upland cruise terminal

and facilities, ground transportation areas, and parking to accommodate the need to maintain maximum flexibility and return on investment.

• Implementation extensive infrastructure and multiple Customs, Immigration, and security stations.

• The sustainable development of mega-terminals that are positioned to service multiple vessels align with different berth configurations, which can be accessed via walkways.

•Ground Transportation Area (GTA) and parking facilities are provided for mixed operations (such as security, Customs & Border Protection) to save costs.

Development In Port Infrastructure

• To retain the port's competitive rank as a world-class port, it undertook a redevelopment program which is well underway to accommodate the changing demands of cruise vessel operators, passengers, shippers and carriers.

• To further resolve accessibility, the Port of Miami Tunnel  was constructed to provide direct vehicle access from the port to the interstate highway system thereby bypassing congestion in downtown Miami.

•As part of the massive Port Miami redevelopment program, new ultramodern cruise terminals, roadways and parking garages have been constructed.

• The new and restructured roadway system with new lighting, landscaping and signage greets visitors to the 'Cruise Capital of the World.

Port Miami Tunnel Design Overview

Port Miami

Terminal Safety and Security• The development of Port Miami Tunnel aided with safety as the emergency response times to the port was heightened as a result of the surrounding traffic of the port being decreased.• LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). All new buildings being constructed on the port is required to meet the county’s minimum requirement of LEED certification. • These security plans include procedures such as passenger screening, baggage and ship supplies as well as limiting access to terminal facility.

• The development of the tunnel improve traffic safety in downtown Miami by removing cruise line buses from congested city streets.• Green Energy Initiatives: There are several projects the Port plans to undertake to save energy. These include installing solar panels port-wide, electric generating wind turbines and water turbines.

Relevant Legislations• October 16, 1996, the United States Coast Guard

implemented an Interim Final Rule on security for passenger vessels and terminals. This was adopted from IMO measures. This rule set security levels-low, medium and high-based on the level of threat received.

• The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) member cruise lines have actively participated in the nine IMO committee and subcommittees which develop maritime safety and environmental protection regulations as well as participated in the development of international shipping policies.

• The International Ship and Port Facility Security codes, interim Final Rule, IMO Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea along with the ILOs code on port security all form the basis of Port Miami’s security system.

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