PISBND experiences influx of activity; port director cites job growth

(Photo courtesy of the PISBND) A Hansa Heavy Lift vessel, named the Hong Kong, arrived at the Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District on Tuesday, Sept. 2, and departed Saturday, Sept. 6, after discharging 12 natural gas powered engines for use in a Valley electric power plant. The vessel shown left is a Nobel Drilling Inc. drill ship that is waiting for its next drilling job in the Gulf.

(Photo courtesy of the PISBND)
A Hansa Heavy Lift vessel, named the Hong Kong, arrived at the Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District on Tuesday, Sept. 2, and departed Saturday, Sept. 6, after discharging 12 natural gas powered engines for use in a Valley electric power plant. The vessel shown left is a Nobel Drilling Inc. drill ship that is waiting for its next drilling job in the Gulf.

By JACOB LOPEZ
Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS
editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com

The Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District is growing every day, and with it the opportunity for new jobs in the area.

On Monday, PISBND Port Director Steven Bearden said that the district, which was once largely responsible for shipping produce via rail line before that industry eventually integrated to overnight truck delivery, is currently experiencing an influx of activity through various other facets.

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