Press Releases

June 24, 2019

Port of San Diego Receives Green Marine Certification for Environmental Efforts

Environment

The Port of San Diego has received an environmental certification from Green Marine, North America’s largest voluntary environmental certification program for the maritime industry. The Port enrolled in Green Marine in September 2018 and was the...

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July 12, 2018

Port of San Diego Importing Soil to Chula Vista Bayfront for Future Construction, Traffic Impacts Anticipated

Waterfront Development

The Port of San Diego continues to prepare for future construction on the Chula Vista Bayfront and has revised the timeline for the work. On July 16, 2018, the Port will resume work to import soil to the site of the planned resort hotel and...

July 11, 2018

Port of San Diego to Offer Four Free Public Bus Tours

Maritime

Responding to requests from the public, the Port of San Diego will be offering four free public bus tours of its cargo facilities in the second half of 2018. The first one is scheduled for Wednesday, July 25, 2018. The tours are a follow-up to the...

June 29, 2018

Carnival Cruise Line Returns to Port of San Diego

Maritime

The Port of San Diego is proud to announce the return of Carnival Cruise Line to San Diego for the first time in seven years with the arrival of Carnival Miracle in December 2019. Carnival Miracle will be operating on a winter schedule, offering 10...

June 27, 2018

Port of San Diego Awarded San Diego Chamber of Commerce’s Honor Roll Designation

The Port of San Diego has been honored with a distinguished Chamber Honor Roll business member designation by the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. The special designation recognizes the Port’s efforts to recruit and employ our nation’s...

June 26, 2018

Port of San Diego Approves Support for 66 Waterfront Events in FY 18/19

Experiences

As part of ongoing efforts to support a vibrant and active waterfront, the Port of San Diego has committed to supporting 66 special events around San Diego Bay during fiscal year 2018/2019. Each year through its Tidelands Activation Program, the Port...

June 22, 2018

Port of San Diego to Begin Importing Soil to Chula Vista Bayfront for Future Construction, Traffic Impacts Anticipated

Waterfront Development

This press release dated 6/22/18 contains out-of-date information. Please see the 7/12/18 press release for new information: Port of San Diego Importing Soil to Chula Vista Bayfront for Future Construction, Traffic Impacts Anticipated The Port of San...

June 19, 2018

Port of San Diego to Install a Solar-Powered Microgrid with $5 Million Grant from California Energy Commission

Environment

As an environmental champion and mover of goods throughout the world , the Port of San Diego has secured a nearly $5 million grant for the installation of a renewable, solar-powered microgrid at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal, one of the Port’s two...

June 12, 2018

City Council, Port Commission Approve Settlement to Secure Land Needed to Expand and Modernize San Diego Convention Center

Issued by the City of San Diego and the Port of San Diego CONTACT: Christina Chadwick at 619.865.3622 or chadwickc@sandiego.gov Tanya Castaneda at 619.871.5871 or tcastaneda@portofsandiego.org Agreement outlines new long-term lease between City and...

May 21, 2018

Port of San Diego Seeks Broker for Seaport Village

Waterfront Development

As part of efforts to ensure Seaport Village remains a vibrant and prosperous waterfront destination for residents and visitors until the planned redevelopment of the Central Embarcadero, the Port of San Diego has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP)...

April 17, 2018

Port Environmental Impact Report for the San Diego Bay and Imperial Beach Oceanfront Fireworks Display Events Recognized with Environmental Award

Environment

Download full size image Port Environmental Impact Report for the San Diego Bay and Imperial Beach Oceanfront Fireworks Display Events Recognized with En The Port of San Diego was recently honored with an Environmental Analysis Document Merit Award...

April 12, 2018

Harbor Police Department Invites Public to Tip-A-Cop at Boathouse Restaurant

Public Safety

The Port of San Diego’s Harbor Police Department invites the public to benefit a local Special Olympics event by dining at the Boathouse Restaurant on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, from 5 to 9 p.m. during the “Tip-A-Cop” fundraiser, in which law...

April 12, 2018

Port of San Diego Approves Costa Vista RV Resort Project for Chula Vista Bayfront

Waterfront Development

Download full size image Port of San Diego Approves Costa Vista RV Resort Project for Chula Vista Bayfront (Conceptual architectural rendering by Tucker The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has approved a new RV park for the Chula Vista...

April 10, 2018

Port of San Diego Commemorates Maiden Voyage of the Beluga Ace Car Carrier

Maritime

The Port of San Diego and its terminal operator, Pasha Automotive Services, welcomed a new car-carrying vessel to the National City Marine Terminal on April 9, 2018. The vessel, the M/V Beluga Ace from MOL ACE (Auto Carrier Express), arrived from the...

April 10, 2018

Seaport Village to Remain Open for Business – Port of San Diego Selects Interim Manager and Operator

Waterfront Development

PRESS RELEASE: Marketing & Communications The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has selected Protea Property Management, Inc. (Protea), a San Diego-based property management firm, to manage and operate Seaport Village after the current...

April 5, 2018

Port to Install Temporary Art Exhibits at its Two Marine Terminals

Experiences

PRESS RELEASE: Marketing & Communications (619) 686-6388 The Port of San Diego is presenting a dual-site fiber art installation by artist Randy Walker as part of its Maritime Month celebration in May. Maritime Month is the Port’s unique extended...

March 26, 2018

Port to Install Sojourner, a Pop-Up Immersive Artwork by Local Artist Adam Belt

Experiences

Free, public sunset yoga classes to be held last two Thursdays in April As part of its mission to create a dynamic and active waterfront, the Port of San Diego is pleased to present Sojourner , a temporary immersive artwork by artist Adam Belt....

March 22, 2018

Port of San Diego Invites Public to March 28 Board Workshop on Port Master Plan Update

The Port of San Diego invites the public to attend the latest Board meeting during the drafting and discussion of the Port Master Plan Update, which has been a priority project this past year, with extensive public outreach. Often referred to as “the...

March 16, 2018

Port of San Diego Celebrates Harbor Police Department Change of Command and Promotions

Public Safety

PRESS RELEASE: Marketing & Communications 619.686.6388 The Port of San Diego’s Harbor Police Department marked a memorable and historic occasion on March 16, 2018 with a Change of Command and Promotion Ceremony celebrating the appointment of Vice...

March 12, 2018

Port of San Diego and City of Imperial Beach to Host Public Open House on Imperial Beach Improvement Project

The Port of San Diego and the City of Imperial Beach invite the public to attend an open house to view design concepts for the Beach Avenue Comfort Station and Street End Improvements Project in Imperial Beach. The open house will be held Tuesday,...

March 2, 2018

Regional Partners Sue Federal Agency Seeking Halt of U.S.-Mexico Border Sewage Spills

PRESS RELEASE: Marketing & Communications (619) 686-6388 CONTACT: Port of San Diego: Tanya Castaneda, (619) 871-5871, tcastaneda@portofsandiego.org Imperial Beach: Ed Vea, (619) 559-2225, evea@imperialbeachca.gov Chula Vista: Anne Steinberger, (619)...

February 27, 2018

Port of San Diego Named “Public Agency of the Year” by the National Black Contractors Association

The Port of San Diego has been honored with a distinguished “Public Agency of the Year” award by the National Black Contractors Association. The award was presented at the Association’s construction industry summit, “Beyond the Dream,” held on...

February 26, 2018

Port of San Diego Appoints Mark Stainbrook as Vice President of Public Safety/Harbor Police Chief

Public Safety

The Port of San Diego is pleased to name Mark Stainbrook as its new Vice President of Public Safety/Harbor Police Chief, effective March 1, 2018. Stainbrook has been serving in this role an acting capacity since October 2017 and previously served in...

February 14, 2018

Harbor Police Dive Team Travels to Philippines to Train Local Maritime Law Enforcement Divers

Public Safety

Members of the Port of San Diego Harbor Police dive team have recently returned from a training mission to Anilao Batangas, Philippines where they shared their expertise in underwater crime scene investigations with federal and local maritime law...

February 12, 2018

Port of San Diego Launches Study of Harbor Drive along San Diego’s Working Waterfront

Maritime

To improve mobility and safety for all users of Harbor Drive, the Port of San Diego is conducting the Harbor Drive Multimodal Corridor Study. The study focuses on the mainly industrial area of Harbor Drive between the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal in...

January 31, 2018

Port of San Diego Names New District Clerk

The Port of San Diego is pleased to name Donna Morales as its new District Clerk. Morales, who was sworn in as District Clerk on January 2, 2018, previously served as the Port’s Manager of Commissioner and Executive Services. In that position, she...

January 23, 2018

Port of San Diego Celebrates Beginning of Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal Modernization Project

Maritime

The Port of San Diego celebrated the start of a $24 million public works project that will modernize its Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal. On January 23, 2018, Chairman Rafael Castellanos was joined by U.S. Representative Scott Peters, City of San Diego...

January 23, 2018

Port of San Diego Celebrates Beginning of Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal Modernization Project

Maritime

PRESS RELEASE: Marketing & Communications (619) 686-6388 Download full size image The Port of San Diego celebrated the start of a $24 million public works project that will modernize its Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal. On January 23, 2018, Chairman...

January 22, 2018

Harbor Police Invites Public to “Coffee with a Cop” Community Engagement Event

Public Safety

As part of efforts to build relationships in the community, the Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department invites the public to the agency’s very first “Coffee with a Cop” event. The mission of “Coffee with a Cop” is to break down barriers between...

January 19, 2018

Port of San Diego Hosts “Carnival in the Park: Artistic Performances by Fern Street Circus”

Experiences

The Port of San Diego invites the public to enjoy a free afternoon of activities and performances by the Fern Street Circus on Saturday, February 17, 2018. The event, “Carnival in the Park: Artistic Performances by Fern Street Circus,” is being...

January 17, 2018

Harbor Police Lauded for Contributions in the Field of Critical Incident Stress Management

Public Safety

Three members of the Port of San Diego’s Harbor Police Department have been honored by the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) for their contributions in the field of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM). Acting Assistant...

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