Port of San Diego

State Public Workshop on Reducing Vehicle Pollution will be held on July 22nd

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:44:16 -0700

The Air Resources Board (ARB or Board) staff invites the public to participate in a series of workshops to discuss proposed regulation to reduce emissions from existing dieselfueled trucks, buses, and other vehicles operating in the State.

Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: California Department Transportation District 11, Garcia Room
4050 Taylor Street, San Diego, California 92110

Sign Honors World War II Service of Tuna Fleet [Update]

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:24:23 -0700

A commemorative sign that chronicles the history of tuna clippers and the 600 tuna fishermen called into service during World War II now graces the entrance of Tuna Harbor along the Embarcadero.

The vessels were used to transport troops, fuel and ammunition in areas that were inaccessible to naval warships. Prized for their refrigeration capabilities, the 52 clippers became the "errand boys of the Pacific" and also delivered fresh food, including turkeys and the trimmings for holiday meals, to the troops stationed in the Pacific theater.

Public Review Period for Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report Extended

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:46:11 -0700

The public review period for the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan and Port Master Plan Amendment revised Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been extended an additional 30 days. The extended public review period will conclude at 5 p.m. on August 7, 2008.

Written comments stating specific environmental concerns with the revised Draft EIR will be accepted until this time and should be addressed to: San Diego Unified Port District, Land Use Planning Department, P.O. Box 120488, San Diego, CA 92112-0488.

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 Names New Director of Land Use Planning

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:18:19 -0700

The Port of San Diego recently appointed John Helmer as Director of its Land Use Planning Department. As Director, he is responsible for overseeing all land use planning, environmental review, and coastal entitlements for redevelopment projects on Port Tidelands.

Mr. Helmer has been serving as the Acting Director of the department since February 2008. He was initially hired by the Port of Diego in August 2004 as the Manager of Planning Services. Since then, he has led planning efforts on key Port projects like the proposed Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan, the Lane Field development, and the Old Police Headquarters and Park Project.

Board of Port Commissioners Approves $151.2 million 2008-09 Budget

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:11:35 -0700

The Board of Port Commissioners has approved the 2008-09 budget for the Port of San Diego, with funds allocated for infrastructure maintenance, several environmental initiatives that are designed to protect and improve environmental conditions in San Diego Bay and development projects that will enhance San Diego's waterfront and the regional economy.

Imperial Beach Palm Avenue Street End Project Kicks Off as Port and City Officials Break Ground

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:11:38 -0700

A $2.8 million street end improvement project at the beachfront in Imperial Beach kicked off today as Port of San Diego and City of Imperial Beach officials ceremoniously shoveled dirt at the foot of Palm Avenue. The project will transform the street end into a park-like setting and beach overlook with benches, landscaping and lighting. The site will also feature an 18-foot-tall bronze sculpture of a surfer holding a longboard, evocative of the city's surf culture and history. Completion is anticipated later this year.

Groundbreaking Ceremony for $2.8 Million Palm Ave. Improvement Project in Imperial Beach

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:30:44 -0700

Emergency vehicle access, pollution diversion system and public art all part of upgrades

A project to improve the western end of Palm Avenue at the oceanfront of Imperial Beach will kick off on Wednesday, July 2, with an official groundbreaking ceremony led by the Imperial Beach Mayor, Jim Janney, and Chair of the Board of Port Commissioners, Michael Bixler.

4th of July Big Bay Fireworks Show Expected to Draw Huge Crowds to the Waterfront [UPDATE]

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:58:37 -0700

Port of San Diego providing free parking/shuttle service

The Annual Big Bay July 4th Fireworks Show is back for its eighth year, promising another spectacular display over San Diego Bay. Fireworks will be discharged simultaneously from four barges placed strategically around the bay off Shelter Island, Harbor Island, the Embarcadero area and Seaport Village. Music broadcasted from FM radio station KyXy 96.5 will accompany the show.

Port of San Diego Honored with Four Awards in 2008 American Association of Port Authorities Communications Awards Program

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:20:19 -0700

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), a trade association that represents more than 150 public port authorities in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America, has awarded the Port of San Diego with four honors in its annual communications awards program.