August 24, 2021
Pilot Board Chairman Captain Reginald McKamie and Houston Pilots Presiding Officer Captain Robert Thompson accompanied State District Court Judge Ravi Sandill on a vessel shift within the Houston Ship Channel.
August 6, 2021
Pilot Board Navigation Committee Chairman Brad Hance, along with Executive Director Gavis, attended the Full Managing Board Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee meeting at USCG Sector Houston – Galveston. They additionally toured VTS while at USCG Sector Houston – Galveston.
August 2, 2021
Commissioner Bruce Oakley, Commissioner Brad Hance, and Commissioner Michel Bechtel, along with Executive Director Gavis, visited San Jacinto Maritime for a tour of the facility, introduction of the available programs, and opportunity to participate in ship simulations on the Houston Pilot simulator.
July 29, 2021
The Pilot Board Professional Development Committee, along with Houston Pilots Presiding Officer Captain Robert Thompson and Port Houston Senior Director, Asset Management and Strategic Coordination Charlie Jenkins, took a helicopter tour of the Houston Ship Channel. During the tour Commissioner Beverly and Commissioner Keeney were shown helicopter landing spots for emergency situations and hurricane preparedness. They were additionally briefed on what to expect with Project 11 by Mr. Jenkins and how a helicopter could be used for embarking/ disembarking pilots in the event of a hurricane/ rough weather by Captain Thompson.
July 15, 2021
The Pilot Board Professional Development Committee, along with the Executive Director and an intern from Kings Point, visited San Jacinto Maritime College for a tour of the facility, introduction of the available programs, and opportunity to participate in ship simulations on the Houston Pilot simulator.

July 14 and July 15, 2021
The Pilot Board Executive Director hosted two interns from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point) as part of the joint internship program with the Houston Pilots.
May 17, 2021
Pilot Board Chairman Reginald McKamie, along with several other industry representatives, presented during a Pasadena ISD field trip to the Houston Pilots.
May 7, 2021
The Pilot Board Navigation Committee attended the Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee meeting at the office of the Houston Pilots.
May 6, 2021
Pilot Board Commissioners Jon Keeney, Brad Hance, Parris Beverly, and Executive Director Tyler Gavis met with members of industry at the West Gulf Maritime Association to capture their input on a proposed Pilot Board Administration Fee.
April 27, 2021
Pilot Board Chairman Reginald McKamie and Executive Director Tyler Gavis met with members of industry at the West Gulf Maritime Association to capture their input on a proposed Pilot Board Administration Fee.
April 14, 2021
Pilot Board Chairman Reginald McKamie and Commissioner Frances Dyess visited Stephen F. Austin High School with the Houston Pilot Executive team. They met with Principal Orlando Reyna and his staff while discussing the Maritime Program that is in place.
April 8, 2021
Pilot Board Chairman Reginald McKamie presented at the Greater Houston Port Bureau Commerce Club meeting. Chairman McKamie briefed industry on the Houston Pilot Board.
March 30, 2021
The Pilot Board Navigation Committee attended the Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee meeting at the office of the Houston Pilots.
March 10, 2021
The Pilot Board USCG Liaison Committee met with leadership at USCG Sector Houston/ Galveston, along with leadership from the Houston Pilots.