Maritime

Lease Granted to San Diego Mooring Company for Mega Yacht Mooring on San Diego Bay

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:37:43 -0700

The mega yacht industry is big business and San Diego Bay will soon have a spot for the luxurious vessels to dock. At the July 1 Board of Port Commissioners meeting, the Board granted a two-year lease with S an Diego Mooring Company, LLC, to manage a Mediterranean mooring operation.

Mediterranean mooring is defined as a vessel docking perpendicular to the pier as opposed to beside it. It is commonly used in European harbors for large yachts. The Port of San Diego voted in June 2007 to explore the possibility of providing a specialized mooring service on San Diego Bay to attract more mega yachts to San Diego. Mega yachts are generally over 100 feet in length.

Port Board Opposes Proposed Ballot Initiative

Sat, 17 May 2008 05:36:34 -0700

The Board of Port Commissioners has voted unanimously to oppose a proposed ballot initiative that seeks to amend the San Diego Unified Port District's master plan to allow hotels, restaurants and possibly a sports stadium at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal cargo facility. The Board unanimously agreed that the initiative threatens the viability of the terminal by allowing non-maritime uses.

"I'm one thousand percent opposed to this initiative," Commissioner Stephen Cushman said.

The Board, along with its outside legal counsel, questioned the legality of the initiative while raising a concern that the proposed changes could compromise security at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal.

Port of San Diego Welcomes New Cruise Business with Royal Caribbean International

Thu, 15 May 2008 06:16:04 -0700

The 2009-10 cruise season promises to be a busy one with the addition of cruises from Royal Caribbean International. The cruise line announced last week that it will begin offering seasonal four and five-day cruises to the Mexican Riviera onboard the vessel Radiance of the Seas beginning in September 2009. In addition, cruise travelers will be able to sail on the Radiance of the Seas from San Diego to Valparaiso, Chile, in December 2009.

Media Invited for Tour of San Diego Bay’s Working Waterfront for Discussions of Maritime Preservation and Proposed Ballot Initiative

Thu, 15 May 2008 05:17:24 -0700

WHAT: The Port of San Diego's commissioners say a proposed ballot measure, which purports to protect maritime and industrial uses at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal, threatens the viability of the terminal while disrupting waterfront businesses and industry, including several ship yards and ship repair operations within Port jurisdiction. The initiative would allow hotels, restaurants and a sports stadium at the marine terminal.

Business at Port’s Marine Terminals Shows no Signs of Slowing Down

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:41:59 -0700

Comments from Port Chair Michael Bixler

Recently we’ve been reading in the newspapers and watching on the local television news about an idea to double deck the Port of San Diego’s Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal so that it could be used for multiple functions. Those supporting the idea believe that the terminal could host a sporting event for the public while the Port conducts its normal maritime activity. There’s a misconception floating around that the Port’s maritime activity is experiencing a lull and that the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal could be put to better use.

Port Challenges Initiative to Redevelop the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:54:16 -0700

The Board of Port Commissioners is beginning a legal challenge of a proposed ballot initiative that if approved would amend the San Diego Unified Port District’s master plan to allow hotels, restaurants and possibly a sports stadium at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal.

The 6-to-0 vote was made in a closed session and announced at the board’s April monthly meeting by Port District Attorney Duane Bennett. Commissioner Laurie Black was not present during the discussion due to a possible conflict of interest because of an employment relationship with the District’s retained counsel.

USNS Amelia Earhart Christened at General Dynamics NASSCO

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:39:35 -0700

General Dynamics NASSCO has launched its newest Naval vessel – the USNS Amelia Earhart, named after the famed aviator. Included in the Sunday night, April 6, 2008, ceremony was the christening by Amelia Earhart’s niece, Amy Kleppner. The ship will deliver food, fuel, ammunition and other cargo to combat ships at sea. NASSCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics and a Port of San Diego tenant, began building the Amelia Earhart in December 2006. The company, which employs about 4,700 people at its San Diego shipyard, is the only major ship construction yard on the West Coast.

Equipment for new Otay Mesa Power Plant is Unloaded at Port of San Diego

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:46:15 -0700

Heavy equipment for a new power plant in Otay Mesa was off-loaded today at the Port of San Diego’s Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal. Shipping company Chipolbrok America Inc. transported the 24 modules, some weighing 173 metric tons, from Korea aboard the ocean carrier Wladyslaw Orkan. The Port’s new business was generated during a recent trade mission to Asia by Port of San Diego officials. “This underscores the importance of forging strong relationships with customers and prospective customers in the international market,” said Port Commissioner Sylvia Rios, who met with Chipolbrok representatives in Shanghai, China, last year while she was Chairman of the Board of Port Commissioners.

Power Plant Pieces, Giant Fertilizer Bags and Fruit Make an Extremely Busy Day at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:40:10 -0700

St. Patrick's Day was extremely busy at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal. Three ocean carriers were docked to off-load a variety of cargoes including power plant parts, fertilizer and containerized bananas.

Fishing Areas on San Diego Bay to Undergo Temporary Closures between November 7-16

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:00:00 -0800

Divers will be cleaning up lost or discarded fishing gear

Fishing enthusiasts on San Diego Bay may be temporarily inconvenienced from November 7 to the 16th as the Port begins a project to clean up discarded or lost fishing gear at seven popular fishing areas. The closure is necessary so that divers can remove fishing lines and other gear from under the water. Each closure will take approximately two to three hours.

Lost or discarded fishing gear can become entangled on reefs, posing a danger to lobsters, fish and birds, which can become trapped in the lines and die. Signs will be posted at each location, along with a map of alternate fishing areas.

The areas undergoing the cleanup are located at Embarcadero Marina Park South, Embarcadero Marina Park North, Chula Vista Bayside Park, Chula Vista Bayfront Park, Pepper Park, Cesar Chavez Pier, Shelter Island Pier, Coronado Ferry Pier and Spanish Landing Park. Affected areas are listed on the map below.

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