Public Safety
Environment
As a national leader in deploying clean air technologies, the Port of San Diego is moving forward with a system to control and capture cargo vessel emissions, also known as a bonnet. The bonnet will be available for use by cargo vessels that aren’t...
Environment
The Board of Port Commissioners has approved agreements with 12 environmental education programs to provide innovative, hands-on curriculum to an estimated 75,000 students within the San Diego Bay watershed. The agreements are a component of the Port...
Waterfront Development
Port of San Diego President and CEO Joe Stuyvesant has appointed Anthony Evangelista as the Port’s new chief of staff and Elba Gomez as the new vice president of administration/chief administrative officer. “As a dynamic leader, Tony specializes in...
The Port of San Diego joins public agencies throughout the country in celebrating May 15-21, 2022 as National Public Works Week, sponsored by the American Public Works Association (APWA). On May 10, the Board of Port Commissioners authorized a...
Environment
Experiences
Maritime
May is Maritime Month at the Port of San Diego, and the Port is celebrating by recognizing its Working Waterfront employees and showcasing the many benefits the maritime industry provides to the San Diego region. The Port’s maritime industry includes...
Waterfront Development
Major Milestone in Park Funding and Timeline The Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum have reached an agreement that lays out a plan to fully convert Navy Pier into a new public park, proposed to be called “Freedom Park,” on San Diego Bay’s North...
Waterfront Development
The Port of San Diego is saddened by the passing of Commissioner Emeritus Bob Nelson. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues and offer our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Commissioner Emeritus Nelson...
Waterfront Development
The Port of San Diego and its partners at Protea Properties and SLP Urban Planning have been recognized with the prestigious Economic Prosperity Award for the revitalization of Seaport Village. Part of the Downtown San Diego Partnership’s “Create the...
The Port of San Diego welcomes Danielle Moore as the newest commissioner to represent the City of San Diego. On March 16, 2022, Commissioner Moore was sworn in by Port District Clerk Donna Morales, who administered the oath of office. “Danielle’s...
Environment
As part of the Port of San Diego’s ongoing commitment to the environmental care of San Diego Bay and the surrounding waterfront and communities, the Board of Port Commissioners has approved the purchase of 14 electric vehicles (EVs) from National...
Waterfront Development
Environment
Environment
The Port of San Diego is another step closer to doubling shore power capability at its B Street and Broadway Pier cruise ship terminals to improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on and around San Diego Bay. At its meeting on January...
The Port of San Diego welcomes Frank Urtasun as the newest commissioner to represent the City of Coronado. On January 2, 2022, Commissioner Urtasun was sworn in by Port District Clerk Donna Morales, who administered the oath of office. “Frank’s...
Experiences
The San Diego waterfront will come alive on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 when the 30th annual Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade makes its way down North Harbor Drive. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. near the County Administration Building on North...
Environment
The Port of San Diego, in partnership with the California State Coastal Conservancy and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, has begun installation of the South Bay Native Oyster Living Shoreline Project adjacent to the Chula Vista Wildlife Refuge. This...
Experiences
San Diego Bay will transform into a holiday haven on Sunday, December 12 and Sunday, December 19, 2021, when the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights returns. Presented by the Port of San Diego, the parade is one of the region’s most anticipated holiday...
Experiences
Waterfront Development
The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has granted concept approval for a 450-room hotel development by Sunroad HIE Hotel Partners, L.P. and has also authorized the issuance of a Coastal Development Permit for the project. The area for...
Experiences
Maritime
The Port of San Diego welcomes the return of cruise lines and cruise passengers. On Friday, October 1, the Disney Wonder and Grand Princess will be the first sailings out of San Diego since spring 2020. The Disney Wonder is setting sail for a four...
The Port of San Diego and City of Imperial Beach will be reopening the Imperial Beach Pier at 7 a.m., Saturday, September 18. An inspection and analysis of the pier, after the loss of a broken piling, shows the structural integrity of the pier has...
Environment
Each year, the Port of San Diego dedicates the month of September as Green Port Month. Following last year’s lead, a virtual environmental awards ceremony was held at the September Board of Port Commissioners meeting. Three Port employees were...