NASSCO to Launch Newest Navy Supply Ship September 11

Wednesday, 08 September 2010
Contact: Barbara Moreno (619) 686-6216

The public is invited to attend the christening and launch of the USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) at the General Dynamics/NASSCO shipyard along San Diego Bay.

The event is free and open to the public and will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2010. Gates will open at 9 a.m.

The ship is named after Capt. Washington Chambers, the U.S. Navy officer who oversaw the development of the Navy's aviation program.

Alternative Energy Wind Blades Offloaded at Port of San Diego

Tuesday, 17 August 2010
Contact: Dale Frost (619) 686-6461

A shipment of 20 Mitsubishi wind blades used on alternative energy windmills arrived this week at the Port of San Diego's Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal.

Using cranes, longshore workers offloaded the 90-feet-long wind blades from Eastern Car Liner Ltd.’s cargo vessel Orto.

Explorer’s Replica Ship to be Built Along San Diego Bay

Monday, 09 August 2010
Contact: Barbara Moreno (619) 686-6216; John Gilmore (619) 686-7206

A vital part of San Diego Bay's history will come to life along the Port of San Diego tidelands, starting in October.

The Maritime Museum of San Diego plans to begin construction of a full-sized, fully functional, and historically accurate replica of Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo's flagship, the San Salvador. It's the ship on which Cabrillo was on when he sailed into San Diego Bay in 1542.

Joel Valenzuela Named New Director of Port’s Maritime Operations

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

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.