Public Art Panel Selects Team To Light San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge

Tuesday, 27 July 2010

A public art selection panel –  comprised of experts in art, architecture, lighting and green energy – is recommending a combined European and North American team to artistically light the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge. The team will be lead by artist Peter Fink of FoRM Associates in collaboration with Speirs and Major Associates and Buro Happold.

The panel selected the Peter Fink team over two other finalists, the Bideau Company and the team of Ned Kahn/ Patrick McInerney/ Arup.

GIS Team Puts Port of San Diego on the Map

Contact: Barbara Moreno (619) 686-6216 Tuesday, 27 July 2010

More than 14,000 geographic information systems (GIS) users from around the world gathered in San Diego recently for a conference at the San Diego Convention Center. The theme, "Geography: Opening the World to Everyone," was fitting for the location.

The Port of San Diego's GIS Department is considered to be on the forefront of GIS technology in ports and maritime industries. GIS creates "interactive maps", in that they're more than just a picture of one point in history. The maps are filled with sets of data about Port tidelands and its assets.

Joel Valenzuela Named New Director of Port’s Maritime Operations

Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222 Friday, 23 July 2010

Joel Valenzuela, a 15-year employee of the Port of San Diego, has been named Director of Maritime Operations. Previously the Department Manager of Maritime Industry and Trade Relations of the Port, he assumed his new role July 19.

In his new position, Mr. Valenzuela will direct the operations, maintenance and development of the Port's maritime facilities and infrastructure, including the Port's cargo and cruise terminals, public piers, wharves and docks.

Port Tenant Delivers First-Ever, Biofuel-Powered Navy Vessel

Contact: Barbara Moreno (619) 686-6216 Thursday, 22 July 2010

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A new, groundbreaking and environmentally-friendly vessel for the U.S. Navy has been built by Chula Vista's Marine Group Boat Works, a tenant and partner of the Port of San Diego.

The 114-foot Range Training Support Craft (RTSC-110) was delivered to the Navy July 23, 2010 - the first out of a three-boat contract between the South Bay yacht facility and the Navy.

Record-Setting Teen to Appear at San Diego Yacht and Boat Show

Contact: Barbara Moreno (619) 686-6216 Thursday, 22 July 2010

If comics aren't your thing, and boats are, there's a great event taking place on San Diego Bay Thursday, July 22 through Sunday, July 25.

The 7th Annual San Diego Yacht and Boat Show will feature San Diego's finest yachts, sailboats, accessories and vendors.