Port of San Diego: Port Matters

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Port of San Diego President/CEO Addresses Maritime Day Breakfast Attendees May 18, 2011

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Wayne Darbeau, President and CEO of the Port of San Diego addressed a group of more than 200 people, including Maritime Administrator David Matsuda, at the National Maritime Day Breakfast in San Diego on May 17, 2011. Darbeau said America's ports need a funding source similar to the Federal Aviation Administration, which provides financial support to the nation's airports. Learn more: http://j.mp/iHxBBa

Maritime Administrator David Matsuda Speaks at Port of San Diego's Maritime Day Breakfast May 17, 2011

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David T. Matsuda, Maritime Administrator for the U.S. Department of Transportation delivered a speech at the Port of San Diego's Maritime Day Breakfast in San Diego, on Tuesday, May 17. Learn more: http://j.mp/iHxBBa

General Dynamics NASSCO Shipyard Setting Green Trends May 06, 2011

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Sustainability and innovation are part of the business model for Port of San Diego tenant General Dynamics NASSCO, the only full-service shipyard on the West Coast. General Dynamics NASSCO is constantly striving to find new and better ways to improve air and water quality, prevent pollution and save energy. As a model for sustainable practices, NASSCO is a leader among full-service shipyards in environmental protection and preservation. Learn more: http://j.mp/l2zsGm

Spotlight on Port of San Diego Tenants: Everingham Brothers Bait Company Apr 22, 2011

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Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week —with the exception of Christmas —you can count on getting a scoop of anchovies or sardines at the bait barges on San Diego Bay. For more than six decades, the Everingham Brothers bait crew has been supplying bait for both recreational and commercial fishermen hoping to hook big game fish such as the yellowfin tuna. Read full story: http://j.mp/eTH9uq (portofsandiego.org)

Pasha Automotive Services Shares Green Business Practices Apr 20, 2011

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It's retrofitted lighting, replaced gas-guzzling vehicles with Segways and hybrids, and adopted a large recycling program -- and now Pasha Automotive Services is participating in a groundbreaking effort to improve its sustainability. Pasha imports, exports and customizes automobiles at the Port of San Diego's National City Marine Terminal. It is among the 67 businesses along San Diego Bay participating in the Green Port Business Challenge. Learn more: http://j.mp/eOy2lr

Port of San Diego to Celebrate Completion of Chula Vista Wildlife Reserve Restoration Mar 17, 2011

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Thousands of migratory birds and other wildlife have a new home on the shores of San Diego Bay. The Port of San Diego, along with partner agencies and hundreds of volunteers, are responsible for the new shore-side home. The project is part of the restoration of more than 280 acres of coastal wetlands in the Chula Vista Wildlife Refuge and the National Wildlife Refuge. Learn more: http://j.mp/g4cteu

ORACLE RC44 Cup San Diego Comes to San Diego Bay Mar 04, 2011

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The ORACLE RC44 Cup San Diego, an action-packed international sailing competition, will be held on San Diego Bay near the downtown waterfront from March 2 through 6, 2011. It will offer the public an up-close view of some of the world's best sailing crews. The 11 teams racing represent New Zealand, Italy, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Austria, Russia and the U.S. Hosting the ORACLE RC44 Cup sailing regatta continues San Diego's prominent ranking as an international sailing venue—a distinction that dates back more than 20 years to when the America's Cup races were held off of Point Loma in 1988, 1992 and 1995. More Information: j.mp/hTaFQn

Historic Navy Flyover Celebrated on San Diego Bay Feb 14, 2011

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The centennial anniversary of Naval aviation was celebrated over the Port of San Diego on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011. The Parade of Flight featured one of the Navy's largest flyovers. More than 250 U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard aircraft, spanning from pre-World War II to the Blue Angels, took flight over the entire length of the bay from south to north. Learn more: http://j.mp/geKGJY

Port Recommends Plan to Revitalize Fishing Industry Feb 07, 2011

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The Port of San Diego is moving to revitalize San Diego Bay's commercial fishing industry. The plan includes infrastructure improvements at its two commercial docks and the establishment of a fisherman's market where the public could buy fresh seafood. Learn More: http://j.mp/dGXfzj

Green Business Challenge Comes to Port of San Diego Jan 13, 2011

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The Port of San Diego is kicking off a campaign to encourage its waterfront tenants to go green. San Diego is the only city on the West Coast to take part in the Green Business Challenge. San Diego is the only city on the West Coast to take part in the sustainability challenge. Modeled after a successful program in Chicago, the Port will work with its tenants to reduce their environmental impact. The program is voluntary. Learn more about the Green Business Challenge: http://j.mp/gQWHqJ

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