General Press Releases

The Port of San Diego cordially invites the public to celebrate the holiday season at the 2023 South Bay Holiday event! This year’s festivities are free, family friendly, and is hosted by the Port at the Aquatic Center on the National City Bayfront...

It’s that time of year again! San Diego Bay will transform into a holiday wonderland on Sunday, December 10 and Sunday, December 17, 2023, for the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights. Sponsored by the Port of San Diego each year, the boat parade is one of...

The Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department is hiring! Anyone interested in a career in law enforcement, or making a switch, is invited and encouraged to attend an upcoming open house to learn more about this unique public safety agency. WHEN...

Public urged to not drain saltwater aquariums into bays, streams, ponds, or storm drains The Port of San Diego, along with the Southern California Caulerpa Action Team (SCCAT), the City of Coronado, and the Coronado Cays Homeowners Association (CCHOA...

To help ensure a safe, enjoyable, and welcoming bayfront for all, the Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has approved new regulations that support responsible pedicab owners and operators. New regulations will also allow for the continued...

The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has approved a two-year, $250,000 pilot project agreement with HyperKelp Inc. through its Blue Economy Incubator (BEI). As a catalyst for the region’s Blue Economy, the Port of San Diego established...

The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has approved a $1.5 million utility piping and pile replacement project at Imperial Beach Pier. This project will enhance the safety, functionality, and longevity of the pier’s infrastructure. The key...

The Port of San Diego has once again been awarded with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). This is the ninth consecutive year...

Chula Vista Bayfront Transformation Continues with Construction of the First New Park Space The Port of San Diego and the City of Chula Vista along with other project partners, South Bay stakeholders, and community members today celebrated the start...

Pilot Program Offers New Educational Opportunity for Residents The Port of San Diego invites the public to sign up for the Portside Community Academy, a pilot program aimed at building deeper connections with portside communities by exploring...

Image caption: During the kickoff event and as part of its ongoing support in the San Diego community, Holland America Line donated $10,000 to the San Diego Harbor Police Foundation. Pictured left to right: MS Volendam Captain Ryan Whitaker, Port of...

As a port of communities and an economic engine in the region, the Port of San Diego is launching its second annual workshop series, How to do Business with the Port. The workshops are geared at helping reduce barriers for local businesses looking...

The Port of San Diego has once again been recognized as a San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Diamond Award winner, as a Platinum recipient. SANDAG hosts the Diamond Awards every year to celebrate employers from across the region for their...

Public Review Period Closes October 16, Includes Two Public Scoping Meetings The Port of San Diego is seeking public review and input on what to study as part of the environmental review process for the proposed Seaport San Diego redevelopment. In...

Deal Unlocks New Public Access, Recreational, and Commercial Development Opportunities Along San Diego Bay’s North Embarcadero The Port of San Diego and the U.S. Navy have reached a deal that will result in the early relinquishment of the U.S. Navy’s...

The Port of San Diego is commemorating its 16th annual Green Port Month. Every September since 2008, the Port highlights its environmental achievements and recognizes the people and partners that help make them happen. “The Port of San Diego is an...

Public Invited to Tuesday Meeting The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners is scheduled next week to consider directing staff to submit the Draft Trust Lands Use Plan to the California State Lands Commission (State Lands) and begin...

In 2024, the Port of San Diego will hold three public special events along San Diego Bay to help bring communities together and connect them with the bayfront. These events will take place at Cesar Chavez Park in Barrio Logan on the San Diego...

(Press release originally issued by Crowley and reposted here.) Crowley and the Port of San Diego broke ground for the shoreside charging station designed to provide clean energy for the company’s forth-coming zero-emissions tugboat, eWolf. Joined by...

Contacts: Irene McCormack C: 619.991.0119 or Josh Kellems C: 619.642.1153 The San Diego Working Waterfront and the Port of San Diego invite the public to participate in the 33rd annual Operation Clean Sweep on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 8 a.m...

As a port of communities and as part of our commitment to keep the public informed, the Port of San Diego is hosting a community meeting to update residents and stakeholders on the Port’s many projects, programs, and investments on, in, and around...

The Port of San Diego has released a Discussion Draft of its Trust Lands Use Plan and is seeking public review and feedback. When finalized, the Trust Lands Use Plan will provide goals, policies, and information on allowable uses and activities...

Photos and b-roll: https://bit.ly/3Dg7Tup The Port of San Diego’s two new all-electric Gottwald Generation 6 Mobile Harbor Cranes from Konecranes have been delivered to the Port’s Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal (TAMT). The new cranes are the first of...

The Board of Port Commissioners is pleased to announce the appointment of Randa Coniglio as Acting President and Chief Executive Officer of the Port of San Diego. The Board’s decision was made during a closed session on July 14, 2023. “With careful...

On July 11, the Board of Port Commissioners authorized a resolution proclaiming its support of Parks and Recreation Month. The Port of San Diego’s Parks and Recreation department manages public access to 22 beautiful parks as well as public boat...

Board of Port Commissioners Approves Coastal Development Permit Conceptual renderings are available here . The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has approved a Coastal Development Permit for improvements to the existing Pepper Park, a...

As a Port of communities, the Port of San Diego is providing $400,000 to the upcoming Free Ride Around National City (FRANC) Program via the Port’s Maritime Industrial Impact Fund (MIIF). Through the MIIF, the Port has directed $2.1 million in...

Port is Expediting Repairs, Requests Patience as Boaters Use Boat Launch Over Upcoming Holiday Week For public safety, the Port of San Diego has closed the west side floating docks at the Shelter Island Boat Launching Ramp due to structural damage...

Get ready for a spectacular evening of pyrotechnics on San Diego Bay with the Port of San Diego’s Big Bay Boom. The annual holiday tradition is one of the most anticipated fireworks shows in the nation and takes place at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4...

The Board of Port Commissioners has voted to increase annual funding for the Port of San Diego’s Maritime Industrial Impact Fund (MIIF). This fund has supported numerous efforts in communities adjacent to the Port’s maritime industry and terminals...