General Press Releases

April 18, 2019

Don’t Throw it Away! Recycle Electronic & Household Goods at the Port of San Diego

Environment

As champions of the safekeeping and environmental care of the diverse ecosystems on and around San Diego Bay, the Port of San Diego is hosting “Don’t Throw it Away!”, an Earth Week event to encourage the public to recycle old or unused electronics...

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April 11, 2019

New Web Mapping Application Available for State Waters Off San Diego

The San Diego Ocean Planning Partnership has released an interactive, user-friendly Web Mapping Application that is designed to help users better understand the dynamic ocean space and ocean-related data offshore San Diego County. The Web Mapping...

April 9, 2019

Port of San Diego Updates Parking Holidays Ordinance; Free Parking Ten Days a Year

Experiences

As part of efforts to improve access to the San Diego Bay waterfront for the enjoyment of residents and visitors, the Port of San Diego has increased the number of parking holidays from nine to ten, which means that on ten holidays identified in the...

April 8, 2019

San Diego 250: Public Invited to Attend Commemoration Event on San Diego Bay

Experiences

The Port of San Diego is hosting a commemoration of San Diego’s 250th anniversary and the public is invited to attend. The event is free and will take place on Thursday, April 11, 2019, exactly 250 years after the first seaborne contingent of Spanish...

March 7, 2019

Public Invited to Board Workshop on Future Planning for Central Embarcadero & Commercial Fishing

Continuing robust public outreach efforts during the drafting and discussion of the Port Master Plan Update (PMPU), which has been a priority project since 2017, the Port of San Diego invites the public to attend an upcoming Board Workshop regarding...

March 6, 2019

Port of San Diego Releases Economic Impact Report

Port generated $9.4 Billion for Local Economy in 2017 The Port of San Diego continues to serve as a vital economic engine for the region, according to the latest economic impact report that details and analyzes the Port’s recent economic activity. In...

March 6, 2019

Port of San Diego to Hold Job Fair for Potential Opportunities for Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal Redevelopment and other Local Projects

Maritime

The Port of San Diego is holding a job fair for opportunities associated with the ongoing Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal Redevelopment Project, other local projects, and the Port itself. The event is scheduled for Thursday, March 14, 2019 from 4 p.m....

March 5, 2019

Public Invited to Outreach Meeting for Port of San Diego Parking Holidays

Experiences

As part of efforts to improve access to the San Diego Bay waterfront for the enjoyment of residents and visitors, the public is invited to review and provide feedback on proposed changes to the Port of San Diego’s parking meter and pay station...

February 26, 2019

RESCHEDULED: Port of San Diego and City of Chula Vista to Hold Second Design Workshop for the Chula Vista Bayfront’s Future Sweetwater Park on March 20, 2019

Waterfront Development

In the second phase of ongoing outreach efforts for the future Harbor and Sweetwater Parks on the Chula Vista Bayfront, the Port of San Diego and the City of Chula Vista invite the public to attend a second Design Workshop to review and provide input...

February 20, 2019

Port of San Diego Invites Public to Board Workshop on Future Planning for the North Embarcadero

Continuing robust public outreach efforts for its Integrated Planning Port Master Plan Update (PMPU) process, the Port of San Diego invites the public to an upcoming Board Workshop to further discuss and listen to public and stakeholder feedback...

February 20, 2019

Port of San Diego Awards Contract for Cargo Terminal Microgrid Project

Environment

As an environmental champion and mover of goods throughout the world, the Port of San Diego will soon begin infrastructure improvements to support future installation of a renewable, solar-powered microgrid at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal, one of...

February 15, 2019

Port of San Diego Awards Second Contract for Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal Redevelopment Project

Maritime

As part of continued efforts to modernize one of two cargo terminals at the Port of San Diego, the Board of Port Commissioners has selected a local contractor to begin demolishing a second transit shed and other work under the first phase of the Port...

February 5, 2019

Port of San Diego Invites Public to Two Upcoming Port Master Plan Update Board Workshops on Future Planning for the Embarcadero

Waterfront Development

As part of the Port of San Diego’s robust public outreach efforts for its Integrated Planning Port Master Plan Update (PMPU) process, the public is invited to two upcoming Board Workshops during which the Board of Port Commissioners will discuss...

February 4, 2019

Port of San Diego to Welcome Two Inaugural Cruise Calls in One Week

Maritime

Two European cruise lines will be making inaugural calls on the Port of San Diego the week of February 4, 2019, further demonstrating that the Port’s cruise business is bouncing back. The first vessel to sail into San Diego will be the MSC Magnifica,...

January 23, 2019

Port of San Diego Officially Dedicates New Shelter Island Boat Launch Facility

Waterfront Development

The Port of San Diego, along with community leaders and boating enthusiasts, officially dedicated the new Shelter Island Boat Launch Facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. “This state-of-the-art boat launch facility...

January 22, 2019

RFP Issued by Port of San Diego for Lower Cost Overnight Accommodations

Waterfront Development

Download full size image As part of efforts to ensure that all Californians and visitors from a variety of backgrounds and incomes are able to enjoy the area’s full range of coastal experiences, the Port of San Diego has issued a Request for...

January 18, 2019

Port of San Diego and City of Chula Vista to Reschedule January 29 Design Workshop for the Future Sweetwater Park

Waterfront Development

The second Design Workshop for the future Sweetwater Park, originally scheduled for January 29, is being postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date. The Port of San Diego and the City of Chula Vista anticipate announcing a future date for the...

January 17, 2019

Port of San Diego Swears in 2019 Executive Officers for Board of Port Commissioners

The Port of San Diego swore in its 2019 Board of Port Commissioners Executive Officers on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 during ceremonies held at Coasterra restaurant on Harbor Island. Garry Bonelli, who represents the City of Coronado, was sworn in as...

January 15, 2019

Port of San Diego to Gather Public Input on Future Planning for the Embarcadero

Waterfront Development

Open House Scheduled for January 30 at 6 p.m. As part of the Port of San Diego’s Integrated Planning outreach, the public is invited to an Open House to discuss future planning for the Embarcadero area known as “San Diego’s front porch.” This event...

December 21, 2018

Port of San Diego and City of Chula Vista Invite the Public to Next Phase of Design Workshops for Chula Vista Bayfront Parks

Waterfront Development

Download full size image In the second phase of ongoing outreach efforts for the future Harbor and Sweetwater Parks on the Chula Vista Bayfront, the Port of San Diego and the City of Chula Vista invite the public to attend two Design Workshops to...

December 21, 2018

Port of San Diego Earns 2018 Blue Sky Leadership Award from Industrial Environmental Association

Environment

The Port of San Diego has been honored with the 2018 Blue Sky Leadership Award from the Industrial Environmental Association. The Port was recognized for its Green Port Program, Climate Action Plan, Maritime Air Emissions Inventory and Tenth Avenue...

December 20, 2018

Port of San Diego and Great Ecology Honored with Two Merit Awards from San Diego Association of Environmental Professionals

Environment

The Port of San Diego and its planning and design consultant, Great Ecology, were honored with two merit awards from the San Diego Association of Environmental Professionals. The awards were presented at the Association’s annual Awards and...

December 18, 2018

Port of San Diego Honors Six Sustainable Green Business Network Members

Environment

Download full size image Six businesses that operate on the Port of San Diego waterfront have been honored for their efforts toward ensuring the preservation of San Diego Bay and surrounding communities. During the 2018 Green Business Network...

December 17, 2018

Port Signs Cooperation Agreement with Navy Test Lab to Advance Blue Economy

Waterfront Development

The Port of San Diego and the U.S. Navy will cooperate to advance innovation involving the Blue Economy in the San Diego region, under a new agreement between the Port and the western division of the Navy’s Naval Undersea Warfare Center. The Blue...

December 13, 2018

Port of San Diego Invites Public to Take Survey on Future Embarcadero Amenities and Attend December 18 Board Workshop on Port Master Plan Update

Waterfront Development

As part of the Port of San Diego’s Integrated Planning outreach, the public is invited to take a new survey that will help guide priorities for future amenities in the Embarcadero area of San Diego’s waterfront. Information collected through the...

December 13, 2018

Shelter Island Boat Launch Construction Update: Ramp to Reopen December 21, 2018

Waterfront Development

Construction of the Shelter Island Boat Launch Facility has made significant progress and is nearly complete. The Port of San Diego is pleased to announce that the boat launch will reopen to the public on Friday, December 21, 2018. The contractor is...

December 13, 2018

Port of San Diego Advances Bicycle and Pedestrian Path Planned for Chula Vista Bayfront

Waterfront Development

The Port of San Diego is moving forward on a new bicycle and pedestrian multi-use path for the Chula Vista Bayfront. The Board of Port Commissioners and the City of Chula Vista have authorized issuance of Coastal Development Permits for the...

December 12, 2018

San Diego Ocean Planning Partnership Releases Final Preliminary Assessment Report

Environment

The San Diego Ocean Planning Partnership has released its final Preliminary Assessment Report, which has been accepted by the State Lands Commission and the Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners. View the report here. The San Diego Ocean...

December 11, 2018

Port of San Diego Advances San Diego Symphony’s Bayside Performance Park Project

Experiences

Download full size image The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has voted to advance the San Diego Symphony’s Bayside Performance Park project, a “park within a park” that will include park improvements and a new performance venue in the...

November 29, 2018

Harbor Police Dive Team Returns from Second Training Mission to Philippines

Public Safety

Download full size image Members of the Port of San Diego Harbor Police Dive Rescue Team have returned from their second training mission to the province of Batangas, located in the Philippines. Five dive team members led by Lt. Chris Woodward...

November 21, 2018

Parade of Lights to Dazzle San Diego Bay with Decorative Vessels December 9 and 16

Experiences

One of the region’s most anticipated holiday events will take place on two Sundays in December. The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights, presented by the Port of San Diego, will delight spectators with a dazzling display of decorative vessels on Sunday,...

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