“The Port has done it again!” says CEO Scott Penney. “We’ve been saying the marshalling of monopiles for the U.S. offshore wind market would be only the beginning and now we are seeing the arrival of wind turbine blades.”

Building on its portfolio of projects in support of the global energy transition, Port of Argentia has secured a significant contract to receive and store offshore wind turbine blades. The Port has entered into a lease and services agreement for marshalling and security services utilizing a 12-hectare bonded yard at Argentia.

This arrangement with Scan Global Logistics, will see 220 wind turbine blades arrive via heavy transport vessels at Argentia, beginning this fall and continuing into 2025.

Vessels will then collect and deliver the blades for installation at wind farms off the Eastern Seaboard of the U.S.

Port Partners with Chamber for PBIS

Port of Argentia again partnered with Placentia Chamber of Commerce in presenting the Placentia Bay Industrial Showcase (PBIS) conference and trade show. This year PBIS 2024 provided over 280 participants with an overview of business development activities in the region.

Key industry sector leaders provided updates on projects and keynote speakers delivered encouraging messages endorsing regional developments.

Port of Argentia kicked off PBIS 2024 with a pre-conference networking social, bringing together business leaders, government officials and key industry sector representatives.

PBIS 2024 conference networking fundraiser event yielded over $11,675 in donations by attendees and corporate pledges. This year’s charity of choice is Community Youth Network (CYN).

The funds will be used for equipment and instrument purchases as well as going towards delivery of a wide range of community support programs targeted for the region’s youth.

Port Establishes the “Q” Lookout Rest Area

Port of Argentia has established the “Q” Lookout, a rest area overlooking Argentia Harbour. The Site provides visitors with a parking area, rest benches and a signboard giving information on the Combined Bachelor Quarters (CBQ).

The “Q”, built in 1957, was an imposing 10-storey building which housed bachelor officers stationed at U.S. Naval Station Argentia. The “Q” was levelled through a controlled implosion in 1999.

To learn more or renew fond memories, all are welcome to visit the Q Lookout site and reflect on the 42-year presence of this remarkable building at Argentia.

Community Outreach

Hike Placentia

Port of Argentia is pleased to partner with Placentia Chamber of Commerce, Town of Placentia, and other local organizations in sponsoring Hike Placentia, an initiative that is connecting and upgrading various existing local trails to create a new integrated coastal trail system.