Press Releases

Article: Harbor Police Department to Take Part in Desert Law Enforcement Run

Article: Family Fun at Maritime Museum’s Spring Sailor Days

Article: Review Set for Draft of Public Art Master Plan

The draft of the proposed new public art master plan will be presented at the March 17, 2010 Public Art Committee meeting. A public art master planning consulting team was selected by the Port in the fall of 2009 to assist with the process. The...

Article: Port of San Diego Cruise Ship Terminal Offers Free Wi-Fi

Article: Port of San Diego Issues Call to Artists for Urban Trees 7

Article: Framework Completed for Broadway Pier Cruise Ship Terminal

Article: Framework Completed for Broadway Pier Cruise Ship Terminal

Article: Eco-Friendly Systems At Work in Port of San Diego Marinas

Article: California Air Resources Board to Hold Informational Course on Cargo Truck Regulation

Article: Port of San Diego to Hold Public Art Planning Meeting

Article: BMW Oracle Racing Team Honored Aboard USS Midway Museum

Article: America’s Cup Trophy Coming to San Diego

Article: Public Invited to Celebrate General Dynamics/NASSCO’s Launch of USNS Charles Drew

Article: California Coastal Commission to Review North Embarcadero Project in April

A decision on a joint plan to revitalize the downtown North Embarcadero has been delayed until the California Coastal...

Article: Port of San Diego Video Channel In Running For Webby Award

The Port of San Diego's video channel series "Port Matters" has made the online film and video short list in the "News & Politics: Series"...

Article: North Embarcadero Visionary Plan to be Heard at California Coastal Commission Meeting

Article: Architectural Materials from Former Teledyne Ryan Aeronautical Company Available for Preservation

Article: Transportation Secretary Holds Town Hall Meeting With Port Leaders At National Port Summit in San Diego

Article: Acting Maritime Administrator David T. Matsuda Kicks Off First Ever National Port Summit

Article: Port of San Diego Welcomes Department of Transportation’s National Port Summit

Article: Approval of Land Exchange Breathes New Life into the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan

The Board of Port Commissioners adopted a resolution on February 2, 2010, approving a land exchange between the Port and North C.V. Waterfront L.P., also known as Pacifica. The land exchange is the first step in the

Article: Port of San Diego to Host Federal Grant Workshop

The Port of San Diego is hosting a unique workshop designed to help train nonprofits, counties and municipalities in pursuing federal funding opportunities. Port staff partnered with The...

Article: Urban Tree "Planted" in New Location on San Diego Bay

Article: Big Bay Museums Participating in San Diego Museum Month

Article: Cruise From Port of San Diego: Special Packages Offered for Hawaii, Mexico and Panama Canal

Article: New Terminal Access Requirements for Port of San Diego Trucking Companies

Article: Port of San Diego Honored By Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, has paid tribute to the San Diego Unified Port District for its role in establishing the

Article: Maritime Museum of San Diego Offering Free Walking Tours Along Embarcadero

Article: Coast Guard Urges Caution For San Diego Boaters

Article: Volunteers Needed to Assist in Chula Vista Harbor Cleanup

Article: Thousands of Cruise Ship Passengers Expected on the Waterfront Friday

Article: Boating Community Partners Together to Keep Boat Show Afloat in San Diego

Article: Big Bay Whale Days Makes 2nd Annual Splash on San Diego’s Waterfront

Article: Video Provides Inside Look at Port of San Diego, Its Tenants and Partners

The Port of San Diego has produced a 16-minute video designed to provide a brief history of the Port as well as provide an inside look at its tenants and partners. The video was produced to coincide with the swearing in of Robert "Dukie"...

Article: Board of Port Commissioners Chairman Robert “Dukie” Valderrama Outlines 2010 Priorities

Article: Port Resolves to Reduce Copper Contaminants in San Diego Bay

Article: Robert “Dukie” Valderrama to be Sworn in As Chairman of the Board of Port Commissioners

Article: Public Invited to Tour Semester at Sea's MV Explorer

DEADLINE TO REGISTER 12/31/09 AT 5 P.M.

Article: Floats Taking Shape For Big Bay Balloon Parade

Article: Harbor Police Department Receives Grant from Local Law Enforcement Foundation

Article: Annual Big Bay Fireworks Show Extinguished

Saying the decision was made "regrettably," the San Diego Port Tenants Association announced this week that it is canceling this year's annual New Year's Eve Fireworks Show on San Diego Bay.

Article: Killer Whale Sightings Continue During Whale Watching Cruises

Article: “Jack Box” Kicks off Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade

Article: Soccer Field at Cesar Chavez Park to be Closed for Repair

Article: Port of San Diego Broadway Cruise Ship Terminal Taking Shape

Article: Harbor Police Investigators Seek Witnesses To San Diego Bay Boating Accident

Harbor Police investigators are looking for witnesses to the December 20, 2009 boating accident that killed an...

Article: National Transportation Safety Board Investigates San Diego Bay Boating Accident

An 8-year-old boy died and at least five people were injured Sunday, December 20, 2009 when a U.S. Coast Guard vessel was involved in an accident...

Article: Center for Bay and Coastal Dynamics Dedicated

Article: Hornblower Cruise Whale Watchers Spot Killer Whales

Update: New Information

Article: Harbor Police Department Leads Teddy Bear Drive Delivery to Rady Children’s Hospital

Article: Semester at Sea Students Welcomed Home at Port of San Diego

Article: Port Celebrates Partnership Creating Center for Bay and Coastal Dynamics

Commissioner Robert J. “Rocky” Spane to be Honored

Article: BMW ORACLE Racing Team Bids Farewell to San Diego

After training for 16 months in San Diego, the BMW ORACLE Racing team is leaving the San Diego Bay...

Article: Semester at Sea’s Historic Voyage Ends at Port of San Diego

Article: Winter Storm Sends Port’s Stormwater Management Team into Action

Article: Annual Parade of Lights to Illuminate San Diego Bay

Article: Diverse Cargo Mix Arrives at Port's Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal

Article: Santa and Snowfall Coming to Coronado

Article: Environmentally-Friendly Green Port Holiday Tree Shining Bright at Seaport Village

Article: Convention Center, New Park and Oracle Racing Boat Highlights at Board of Port Commissioners Meeting

The Port of San Diego’s Board of Port Commissioners will consider several items at...

Article: Port of San Diego Public Art Department Announces Call for Artists

Article: San Diego Harbor Police Collecting Teddy Bears for Holiday Cheer

Article: Hornblower Hybrid Visits Port of San Diego

Article: Port of San Diego to Welcome Surfin' Santa to Seaport Village

Article: Helicopter Crew Helps Port on Imperial Beach Pier Project

Article: Restored Corsair Fighter Plane Joins USS Midway Museum Collection

Article: Big Bay Cannon Battles Mark Celebration of Star of India Birthday

Article: Port of San Diego Appoints New Public Art Director

Article: Ruocco Park Design Moves Forward, Next Steps Include Approval by the Board of Port Commissioners

Article: USS Midway Museum to Host Veterans Day Celebration

Article: Port of San Diego Attractions Recognized as 'Best in Class'

Article: Local Wetlands Book for Students Provided by Port of San Diego

Article: Ruocco Park Meeting to Feature Park Design and Modifications Resulting from Public Input

A third public meeting on the progress of the Ruocco Park design will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 2 at the Embarcadero Planning Center,

Article: Port of San Diego Seeking Applicants for 2010-11 Financial Assistance Program

Do you have a program or event that needs a little boost getting off the ground? If so, the Port of San Diego is looking for you. Events or programs that contribute to the community by promoting commerce, navigation, fisheries and...

Article: Scores of Baja-Bound Sailboats Parade Out of San Diego Bay

A procession of 180 sailboats paraded out of San DiegoBay on October 26 as they began the 16th annual Baja Ha-Ha Cruiser’s Rally which finishes in Cabo San Lucas. At 1...

Article: Swimmers to Make a Splash Across San Diego Bay at Inaugural Sharkfest™ Swim

Article: On Patrol with Damith Rodrigo, Harbor Police Officer

Article: Harbor Police Department Chief Announces Retirement

Article: San Diego’s Big Bay Hotels Earn 2010 AAA Four Diamond Award

Article: Interactive Map Showcases Green Achievements Along Port of San Diego

The Port of San Diego’s Environmental Department is u...

Article: Haunted Tales Come to Life on Embarcadero 'Ghost' Ship

Article: Lawsuit Challenging Port of San Diego’s Waterfront Project Dismissed

Article: Reserve Your Seat on Free Port of San Diego Bus Tours

Article: Harbor Police Blotter: Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2009

The Harbor Police made 20 arrests during this period.  Five were for driving under the influence, four were for public drunkenness, two people were arrested for battery, two for outstanding warrants and two were taken to the County Psychiatric...

Article: Port of San Diego Tenants to “Clean Sweep” Chula Vista Nature Center

Article: Steve Padilla Sworn in as New Port of San Diego Commissioner

Article: Applications Being Accepted for Port of San Diego’s 2010-11 Financial Assistance Program

The Port of San Diego is accepting applications for 2010-2011 financial assistance program. Through financial assistance, the Port supports many activities and...

Article: Harbor Police Lieutenant Ken Franke to Retire

Article: Cruise for a Cause with Hornblower Cruises & Events on San Diego Bay

Article: Public Workshop Set to Discuss North Embarcadero Port Master Plan Amendment

The Port of San Diego is hosting a Public Scoping Meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2009, from 5–7 p.m. at the Embarcadero Planning Center (formerly Coral Reef Restaurant) at

Article: Historic San Diego Sign Leaves Bayfront for New Home

Article: Sculpture Honors San Diego's Tuna Cannery Workers

Article: Port of San Diego and Royal Caribbean Celebrate New Cruise Calls to Mexican Ports

Article: Disabled Veterans Compete in VA Summer Sports Clinic on San Diego Bay

Article: Port of San Diego Awarded $1 Million Security Grant from the Department of Homeland Security

Article: Emergency Drill at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Thursday

Don’t be alarmed if you hear a burst of seven small explosions and see purple and green smoke rising from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 24. It is part o...

Article: Port of San Diego Gives Viewers Historical Glimpse of the Tuna Industry

The Port of San Diego has produced a 9-minute video that will take viewers back to the boom years of the tuna fishing industry when San Diego was known as the tuna Capitol of the world. Writer Barbara Moreno and videographer Glenn Batuyong,...

Article: New Regulations for Old Trucks to Take Effect Oct. 1, 2009

Article: YachtFest Makes a Splash on San Diego's Shelter Island

Article: Lend a Hand at the 25th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day