Port of San Diego: Port Matters

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The Port of San Diego was created by the state Legislature in 1962 to manage San Diego Bay and surrounding waterfront land.

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Episodes of Port of San Diego: Port Matters

    • Play Boater Testimonials: Eco-Friendly Hull Paints - Port of San Diego: Port Matters on Blip Port of San Diego: Port Matters episodes on Blip

      Boater Testimonials: Eco-Friendly Hull Paints

      In this video, three boaters and a Port of San Diego diver share their experiences with the use of eco-friendly hull paints. Products mentioned are examples of alternative hull paints available today. Any mention of trade names or products are not an endorsement by the Port of San Diego. For more information, visit SanDiegoBayCopperReduction.org.

      • Release date
        Apr 23, 2012
      • Runtime
        06:54
    • Play Japan Offers Cherry Trees To People of San Diego and Port of San Diego - Port of San Diego: Port Matters on Blip Port of San Diego: Port Matters episodes on Blip

      Japan Offers Cherry Trees To People of San Diego...

      Thirty-one pink cloud cherry trees that the Consulate-General of Japan in Los Angeles recently gifted to the citizens of San Diego now grace the San Diego waterfront, just south of the USS Midway Museum, and on Shelter Island near the Yokohama Friendship Bell. Board of Port Commissioners Chairman Lou Smith introduced Japanese Consul General Jun Niimi at the cherry tree dedication ceremony on Thursday, March 29, 2012. Smith said that when visitors walk along the downtown waterfront and enjoy th...

      • Release date
        Apr 3, 2012
      • Runtime
        05:11
    • Play Alternative Energy Components from India Offloaded at Port of San Diego - Port of San Diego: Port Matters on Blip Port of San Diego: Port Matters episodes on Blip

      Alternative Energy Components from India Offload...

      A wind farm in the Tehachapi mountains, north of Los Angeles, is now home for alternative energy parts imported by the Port of San Diego from India. The Port's Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal handled its fourth shipment of alternative energy wind turbine equipment for a new client in March, 2012. The first shipment arrived at the Port of San Diego in December 2011. Learn More: j.mp/GVL3VQ

      • Release date
        Mar 27, 2012
      • Runtime
        02:14
    • Play Port of San Diego Hosts Groundbreaking for North Embarcadero Visionary Plan - Port of San Diego: Port Matters on Blip Port of San Diego: Port Matters episodes on Blip

      Port of San Diego Hosts Groundbreaking for North...

      Under sunny skies, more than 200 people gathered at the San Diego Bay waterfront to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the North Embarcadero Visionary Plan, Phase 1 project, on January 5, 2012. The project, 15 years in the making, will include a 105-foot wide esplanade with formal gardens, plazas, shade pavilions and a waterfront promenade that will allow downtown residents, workers and visitors to stroll, jog, cycle, enjoy public events or just relax.

      • Release date
        Jan 5, 2012
      • Runtime
        03:38
    • Play Anthony's Fish Grotto, San Diego Gas & Electric Share Green Energy Tips - Port of San Diego: Port Matters on Blip Port of San Diego: Port Matters episodes on Blip

      Anthony's Fish Grotto, San Diego Gas & Electric ...

      Anthony’s Fish Grotto is both a landmark and popular destination on San Diego Bay. It was among the first places to eat along the waterfront when the family-owned seafood restaurant opened its doors more than 60 years ago. Now it is starting a new tradition – focusing on going green, through the Port of San Diego's Green Business Challenge. Learn more: j.mp/sKA0Lg

      • Release date
        Dec 19, 2011
      • Runtime
        02:31
    • Play America’s Cup Cargo Ship Arrives at Port of San Diego - Port of San Diego: Port Matters on Blip Port of San Diego: Port Matters episodes on Blip

      America’s Cup Cargo Ship Arrives at Port of San ...

      With the arrival this week of 100 shipping containers and sleek race boats, the spectacle that is America’s Cup World Series competition has officially cruised into San Diego Bay. The containers were off-loaded from the ship H.R. Constitution on Thursday, October 27, at the Port of San Diego’s Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal after a month-long journey from Plymouth, England.

      • Release date
        Oct 28, 2011
      • Runtime
        03:16
    • Play Seaport Village Businesses Embrace Green Business Practices - Port of San Diego: Port Matters on Blip Port of San Diego: Port Matters episodes on Blip

      Seaport Village Businesses Embrace Green Busines...

      One of San Diego Bay’s most popular attractions – Seaport Village – is also helping the Port of San Diego in its mission to be an environmental steward. Seaport Village, located at 849 W. Harbor Drive, is a 14-acre bayside shopping, dining and entertainment complex. It features more than 70 shops, casual eateries, and waterfront restaurants and is a participant in the port’s Green Business Challenge. The Green Business Challenge – the first of its kind on the West Coast – promotes business pra...

      • Release date
        Oct 20, 2011
      • Runtime
        02:31
    • Play Fall for the Arts Makes its Debut at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier - Port of San Diego: Port Matters on Blip Port of San Diego: Port Matters episodes on Blip

      Fall for the Arts Makes its Debut at the Port Pa...

      Fall for the Arts, a celebration of art and culture, made its debut on Saturday, October 1, 2011, at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier in San Diego. The free event, attended by 3,000 people, featured 66 artists and cultural groups and gave visitors an opportunity to create artworks, listen to music, watch performances and become acquainted with the many art and cultural organizations throughout the region.

      • Release date
        Oct 14, 2011
      • Runtime
        02:13
    • Play Port of San Diego Gathers Important Ideas at South Bay Strategic Forum - Port of San Diego: Port Matters on Blip Port of San Diego: Port Matters episodes on Blip

      Port of San Diego Gathers Important Ideas at Sou...

      Development of the National City and Chula Vista bay fronts, enhanced tourism, infrastructure investments and opportunities for sporting and public events were among some of the strategic goals shared by stakeholders at a recent planning forum in South San Diego Bay.

      • Release date
        Oct 6, 2011
      • Runtime
        04:12
    • Play Port of San Diego Breaks Ground on New Waterfront Park - Port of San Diego: Port Matters on Blip Port of San Diego: Port Matters episodes on Blip

      Port of San Diego Breaks Ground on New Waterfron...

      A little used concrete plaza and a shuttered restaurant will soon be a place for quiet waterside contemplation. The Port of San Diego, with the help of a number of dignitaries from local cities, the county and federal governments, officially broke ground Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, for the port's 18th public park. It is called Ruocco Park for Lloyd and Ilse Ruocco, the late San Diego couple who provided funding to help build the bayfront park.

      • Release date
        Oct 4, 2011
      • Runtime
        03:56
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