General Press Releases

The Shelter Island Boat Launch will be closed to the public from approximately 6 a.m. to approximately 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2024. This emergency closure is to accommodate removal of a vessel that was abandoned at the launch and...

Community Encouraged to Sign Up Now for Upcoming Academies The Portside Community Academy marked an important milestone this year with the graduation of its first-ever all-Spanish language cohort. The Academy hosted two graduating classes in the fall...

The Imperial Beach Pier maintenance project is underway. As an update, for public safety, the pier will be closed the remainder of the week, November 18-22, as construction crews move large equipment and materials onto the pier, and then place the...

The Port of San Diego’s solar-powered microgrid at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal (TAMT) has been recognized as a beacon of excellence by the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA). The annual AAPA Lighthouse Awards recognize programs and...

The Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department is hiring! Whether you are starting your career in law enforcement or making a switch, we encourage you to attend the upcoming open house. Discover more about this unique public safety agency and explore...

The Imperial Beach Pier, a regional attraction and widely recognized landmark for the City of Imperial Beach and Port of San Diego, will undergo maintenance work starting Monday, November 18, 2024. The Port is replacing two pilings to maintain the...

The Port of San Diego has been awarded a nearly $59 million grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Port’s San Diego Clean Cargo Project (CCP), which will further electrify operations at the Port’s two maritime...

The Port of San Diego is the proud recipient of the prestigious 2024 WTS San Diego County Technology for Transportation Award for its Maritime Clean Air Strategy (MCAS). This award recognizes innovative contributions of technological applications in...

The Port of San Diego has been honored with two awards for the Portside Community Academy from the San Diego Press Club and the Public Relations Society of America, reflecting excellence in community education. The Portside Community Academy is an...

The Port of San Diego is making significant progress on repairs needed for the west side of the Shelter Island Boat Launch Ramp. Work is anticipated to begin in December or January with completion in early spring. The Port recognizes the impacts on...

The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners approved a proclamation at its October 17, 2024, meeting recognizing October as “Celebration of the Arts Month.” In honor of National Arts and Humanities Month, this annual event reaffirms the Port’s...

The Port of San Diego has been recognized by the San Diego Chapter of the Association of Environmental Professionals for outstanding public involvement, environmental analysis, and planning. The Port accepted honors in these categories during the AEP...

Port of San Diego Harbor Police Chief Magda Fernandez has been named one of the Top 50 Latino Leaders of Influence in 2024 by the San Diego Business Journal and the San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Chief Fernandez will be honored during...

As a port of communities and an economic engine in the region, the Port of San Diego is hosting its annual three-part workshop series, How to do Business with the Port. The workshops are aimed at helping local businesses navigate through the process...

The Port of San Diego celebrates the start of its 2024-2025 cruise season with longtime homeport partner Holland America Line. This season offers 75 different voyages and is expected to bring 265,000 passengers to the region by season end in the...

Media Contacts: Brianne Mundy Page , 619.348.1518; Elizabeth Volberding , 619.686.7293 The Port of San Diego hosted its third organization-wide #ThatsMyBay Service Day on Thursday, September 19, 2024, as part of its ongoing commitment to...

On September 25, 2024, the Ports of San Diego and Ensenada, along with dignitaries from each region, partners, and stakeholders hosted a ceremony and reception to celebrate 20 years of a sister port relationship and collaboration in regional economic...

For the third straight year, the Port of San Diego has achieved Platinum tier status in the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) annual Diamond Awards. SANDAG hosts the Diamond Awards to celebrate the accomplishments of employers...

The Port of San Diego’s new all-electric Generation 6 Mobile Harbor Cranes are in full operation at the Port’s Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal (TAMT). The two cranes are the first of their kind in North America and help the Port improve public and...

The Port of San Diego has implemented approximately 66 percent of the goals and objectives outlined in its Maritime Clean Air Strategy (MCAS), according to the latest MCAS Highlights Report released this month. In support of its “Health Equity for...

The Port of San Diego celebrates its 17th annual Green Port Month throughout the month of September. Since 2008, the Port has used this month to highlight its environmental accomplishments and the people that make these successes possible. “As...

The Port of San Diego is considering a proposal for a zero emissions (ZE) truck stop in West National City. In March 2024, the Board selected Skychargers, LLC (Skycharger) to negotiate a project to build and operate an approximately 4.8-acre ZE truck...

The Port of San Diego is advancing its commitment to environmental sustainability by adding an additional shore power outlet to help add flexibility for vessels connecting to shore power while at berth and not limiting them based on the side of the...

The Port of San Diego and the City of National City, along with partners, stakeholders, and community members, celebrated the start of construction on the Pepper Park Phase 1 Improvements Project. On September 11, 2024, the Port held a ceremonial...

CONTACT: Dave Koontz, 619.398.8207, dkoontz@midway.org (Press release originally issued by the USS Midway Museum and reposted here.) Headhouse demolition begins today and USS Midway Museum remains open Freedom Park at Navy Pier is taking another...

As a part of its mission to advance science and promote the growth of emerging industries with strong potential for job creation, the Port of San Diego is actively advancing aquaculture through its proposed Shellfish and Seaweed Aquaculture Program...

Contact: Irene McCormack C: 619.991.0119 The Port of San Diego and San Diego Working Waterfront invite the public to participate in the 34th annual Operation Clean Sweep on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at various locations around...

The Port of San Diego will soon begin revamping the parking lot at Chula Vista Bayfront Park, with construction starting July 22 and completion anticipated by October 17, 2024. The pavement maintenance project will be constructed in stages to ensure...

On July 9, the Board of Port Commissioners authorized a resolution proclaiming its support of Parks and Recreation Month. The Port of San Diego’s Park and Recreation department manages public access to 22 beautiful parks on the San Diego Bay...

Free Educational Opportunity for Adult Residents Includes Bus, Boat Tours of Waterfront The Port of San Diego invites residents to sign up for the next cohort of the Portside Community Academy, an educational program aimed at building deeper...