New London, CT – The Connecticut Port Authority was honoredto join Governor Dannel Malloy at New London’s City Pier toannounce a $15 million investment for infrastructure improvementsat State Pier. These funds will revitalize the pier, maximizing itspotential as a driver of regional economic growth.

With New London’s unobstructed access to its deepwater port aswell as Connecticut’s vibrant manufacturing community, our regionhas a major advantage in maritime development initiatives.

“I have no doubt that the funding we invest today will have lastingeconomic benefits to the entire region in the years and decadesto come,” said Governor Malloy.

“This investment in State Pier will pay dividends for years,” saidChairman Scott Bates of the Connecticut Port Authority. “Governor

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Artist renderings reflectingtwo potential maximumbuildout configurations ofthe State Pier facility.

New Haven, CT - Scott Bates, the chairman of the ConnecticutPort Authority, and New Haven Mayor Toni Harp announced plansare moving forward on a state funded study of connectivity betweenthe Port of New Haven and regional freight rail lines. The study isbeing funded with $500,000 allocated by the State BondCommission under the leadership of Governor Dannel Malloy.

“The Port Authority is grateful for this chance to help New Havenachieve its long-standing vision for superior rail connections to the

CPA has released an RFP for State Pierdevelopment and operation.

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Malloy has worked hard to rebuild Connecticut’s infrastructure asa way to create jobs and long-term economic growth. Make nomistake about it, this is the most consequential strategic investmentin State Pier in generations.”

The CPA will oversee the improvements, and has already begunworking on preliminary planning.

Port of New Haven. This project exemplifies the mission of the portauthority, which is to improve the maritime economy, and in doingso improve the overall transportation system in Connecticut,” saidScott Bates, chairman of the port authority. “We will work closely onthis project with the New Haven Port Authority.”

Funding for the study was approved unanimously by the State BondCommission at its June 1 meeting.

State Bond Commission approves funding for New Haven port to rail study

Norwalk, CT – Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, theConnecticut Port Authority and the City of Norwalk cut the ribbonon the newly reconstructed public visitors’ docks. Featuring twoboat launches, dock space for emergency vessels, and daily andovernight docking options, the new docks will allow more familiesand fisherman to enjoy our local waters.

The CPA invested more than $908,000 to complete the docks aspart of their Small Harbor Improvement Projects Program (SHIPP).The old docks were hit hard by Hurricane Sandy. Thesereconstructed docks sit higher above the water and are constructedwith stainless steel, aluminum, treated timber, and concrete.

“We are very grateful for the opportunity to partner with the PortAuthority on this long anticipated project,” said Norwalk Mayor

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Cruising ConnecticutNew London, CT – On May 21, the first cruise ship to visitConnecticut in four years docked at New London’s City Pier.The Connecticut Port Authority worked hand-in-hand with thecity and the United States Coast Guard to make New Londonthe first stop on the M/S Hebridean Sky’s week-long voyagefrom New York to Halifax, Nova Scotia.

“This day demonstrates Connecticut’s appeal to the cruiseindustry,” said Chairman Scott Bates of the Connecticut PortAuthority. “We are making investments in growing thiseconomic opportunity for the people of Connecticut.”

The CPA is actively working to expand the capabilities ofConnecticut’s deepwater ports and small harbors, building onour state’s appealing coastline to connect with investors and

secure new opportunities. A thriving maritime industry means athriving economy for all of Connecticut. To that end, the CPA iscurrently researching redevelopment options in New Londonin the hope of expanding access for cruise ships.

Harry Rilling. “The Port Authority has done a magnificent jobidentifying important large- and small-scale maritime projects andfollowing through to make sure they get done, enhancing theoverall maritime economy.”

The Norwalk visitors’ dock is one of 18 SHIPP projects authorizedin December of last year, and one of the first to be completed.

L-R: Evan Matthews, Executive Director, Connecticut Port Authority, Scott Bates,Chairman of Port Authority Board, Mayor Harry Rilling, Senator Bob Duff, Norwalk.

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Scott Bates, chairman of CT Port Authority, Capt. Andrey Rudenko andNew London Mayor Michael Passero.

CPA Applauds Electric Boat’sInvestment in Connecticut’sWorkforce and WaterfrontChairman Scott Bates and Executive Director EvanMatthews commended the Governor’s announcement ofa major new partnership with Electric Boat at a pressconference at Fort Trumbull. Already one of the largestemployers in our state, Electric Boat announced it wouldgrow its workforce to 13,000 over the next seventeen years,and commit and additional $800 million in capitalinvestments.

“This investment advances the maritime economy of ourstate, strengthens the workforce and sets the stage for futuresuccess,” said Bates. “Next up, revitalization of the workingwaterfront at State Pier."

Electric Boat currently produced two submarines a year,and is adding a third by the year 2021. Countless smallmanufacturers and maritime businesses will also be ableto increase their workforces thanks to the growth ofElectric Boat.

New London benefits fromstate funding for three projectsThe Day, June 1, 2018

Connecticut Port Authority welcomesopening of new Norwalk Visitor DocksThe Hour, May 25, 2018

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Chairman Scott Bates and Executive Director Evan Matthews.

Old Lyme, CT - The Connecticut Port Authority was proudto join the Department of Energy and EnvironmentalProtection for the first Harbor Master Training and EducationWorkshop. CPA Program Manager Joe Salvatore providedan update on completed and future dredging projects aswell as an overview of the Small Harbor ImprovementProjects Program (SHIPP).

Salvatore also provided an update on the CPA's role in theongoing lawsuit regarding the disposal of dredging materialsin the eastern Long Island Sound.

Connecticut has 41 appointed Harbor Masters and 19appointed Deputy Harbor Masters serving our harbors andwaterways.

CPA Helps HarborMasters Harness thePower of Our Ports

CPA Executive DirectorNamed NAPA PresidentOld Saybrook, CT – This month, Executive Director EvanMatthews of the Connecticut Port Authority was formallynamed President of the North Atlantic Ports Association(NAPA). He will serve for two years and help coordinate onall issues affecting ports in the region.

“I am honored to assume this leadership role,” Matthewssaid. “My work with the North Atlantic Ports Association istied directly to the work of the Connecticut Port Authorityand gives Connecticut a greater voice at the table when itcomes to discussing the various economic development issuessurrounding the maritime economy in this region. Connecticutis very serious about expanding our role in the maritime sectorand holding a leadership role at the regional level will helpin that effort.”

NAPA was founded in 1949, and is one of the oldestassociations of its kind. It has roughly 100 members—including the Bridgeport Port Authority and New Haven PortAuthority, as well as terminal operators, stevedores, portauthorities, governmental agencies, non-profits, consultants,academics, maritime lawyers, ships’ agents and others, alllocated between Virginia and the Canadian Maritimes.