Port of San Diego: Port Matters

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Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier Dedicated by Port of San Diego Dec 21, 2010

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The grand opening of the Port Pavilion was on Saturday, December 18, 2010. A day-long public open house was held, allowing community members to become familiar with the region's newest "green," or environmentally-friendly, building. Port of San Diego, Carnival Cruise Lines and local officials formally dedicated the two-level, 52,000-square foot structure.

Port of San Diego's Pavilion on Broadway Pier Opens Dec 16, 2010

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The Port of San Diego's new Pavilion on Broadway Pier, which will serve as both a public event center and cruise ship terminal, is celebrating its grand opening on December 18, 2010. The modern, two-story facility will be the Port of San Diego's first "green" building. Its state-of-the art design is expected to win silver LEED certification after undergoing several months of review by the U.S. Green Building Council. ; The $28-million Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier was designed and built to reduce water and energy usage. In addition, cruise ships that will berth at the pavilion and the Port's main cruise terminal on the B Street Pier will use shore-side electrical power. Learn more: http://j.mp/eID61c

Port of San Diego Completes Shore Power System Dec 13, 2010

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The Port of San Diego is celebrating the installation of a $7.1 million system that will enable cruise ships at berth to be powered by a shore-side electrical source, which will benefit the community by reducing air pollution. With the completion of the system, the port becomes the fifth port in the world and the second in California with the capability of powering a cruise ship from shore. Learn more: http://j.mp/dJo5hq

Carnival Cruise Ship Splendor Relocated to Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal Nov 19, 2010

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The Carnival Cruise Ship Splendor is now docked for repairs at the Port of San Diego's Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal. It was towed from the B Street Cruise Ship Terminal on Thursday, November 18. Learn more: http://bit.ly/bWoywV

Harbor Police Department Unveils New Firefighting Vessels Nov 18, 2010

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Think of them as floating fire engines on the water. The Port of San Diego's Harbor Police Department is home to two brand new FireStorm 36 firefighting vessels. The boats, constructed by Metal Craft Marine in Canada, are built from the keel up with firefighting in mind."This is the state-of-the art technology that we have been seeking for our patrol functions and our firefighting functions," said Harbor Police Chief John Bolduc.Press release: http://bit.ly/cU38TP

Design Team Selected for San Diego Convention Center Expansion Nov 10, 2010

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An architectural design team has been selected to move forward with the third expansion of the San Diego Convention Center. Fentress Architects, a firm based in Denver, Colorado, was unanimously approved by the San Diego Convention Center Corporation Board of Directors at a meeting on November 9, 2010. The Port of San Diego is a partner in the expansion project. (All drawings/videos depicted are CONCEPTS only.) Learn more: http://bit.ly/b8B5r8

Urban Trees 7 Celebrated on San Diego Bay Oct 29, 2010

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A man balancing on one arm, a dancing figure balancing on one leg, a dolphin balancing a ball on its nose and an abstract figure balancing in a tree-like pose. These characters aren't part of a surreal circus. They are a few of the 30 new artworks in the Port of San Diego's continuing public art exhibit, Urban Trees 7, which is on display along San Diego's North Embarcadero. Learn more: http://j.mp/cvBfAk

Specialized Cargo Ship Connects Port of San Diego, Hawaiian Ports Oct 14, 2010

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You may have seen its hulking profile as it sails through San Diego Bay on its way to its homeport, the National City Marine Terminal. The Jean Anne, operated by Pasha Hawaii, is 10-stories high and can carry 3,000 cars, buses, trucks and other oversize cargo. Learn more: http://bit.ly/axLlwe

Port, Federal Agencies Celebrate Start of South San Diego Bay Restoration Project Sep 23, 2010

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The Port of San Diego has officially started its largest environmental project that, when completed, will result in improved fish and wildlife habitat in more than 280 acres in South San Diego Bay. Press release: http://bit.ly/a4XCqC

Port of San Diego, NOAA Partners in Sea Turtle Study Sep 16, 2010

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San Diego Bay is wired for sound, listening for turtle tracks. For the past eight years, the Port of San Diego – through the Port’s environmental fund – has helped the National Marine Fisheries Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in their study of the endangered Eastern Pacific Green Sea Turtle. Read more: http://bit.ly/9e9DZo

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