Port of Redwood City Names Coats Director of Operations
with this caliber of experience joining our organization.” Prior to joining the Port of Redwood City, Coats was the general manager for maritime and asset management for the Port of New Orleans where she served for six years. She also served as a real estate program manager for the Port of San Diego where she led several high-profile terminal negotiations and projects. “I’m thrilled to be returning to California to put my experience to work at the Port of Redwood City,” said Coats, who recently relocated her family to the Silicon Valley for the position. &ldquo
Austal USA Names Kruger VP of Global Services and Support
engineering from the United States Merchant Marine Academy and a master’s degree in marine engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.Austal USA significantly expanded the company’s Services business in late 2021 with the establishment of a waterfront repair facility in the Port of San Diego adjacent to Naval Base San Diego. The 15-acre site will focus on ship repair for small combatant-size U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, and U.S. Coast Guard ships. The facility will be centered on a newly-built dry dock designed to efficiently dock small surface combatants and similar sized
Ransomware: The IT Danger on the Horizon
requires malware that is system-specific and broad enough to override manual safety checks. The only two confirmed instances of such attacks in the wild are Stuxnet and ‘Crash Override,’ both highly targeted, and nation-state-level attacks.The real risk is disruption: The attacks on the Port of San Diego, COSCO and Maersk underline how heavy reliance on IT systems coupled with huge outage costs make this a serious concern for the industry. Different maritime facilities were put on high alert after news broke of a ransomware attack during the Christmas break. A virus labelled ‘Ryuk&rsquo
Christian Honored by Propeller Club
and more than $200 million in capital projects. In her Port role, Christian oversees all cargo, cruise and industrial real estate operations. As the CEO of the Public Belt, she sets strategic direction and oversees all rail holdings.Before joining Port NOLA, Christian served 14 years with the Port of San Diego ultimately as vice president of strategy and business development
Christian Heads New Orleans Port as President & CEO
person to lead the Port in today’s increasingly competitive environment.” Christian’s credentials include broad maritime experience encompassing cargo and cruise operations. Prior to her service as COO with the Port of New Orleans, she held leadership positions with the Port of San Diego for 14 years, culminating in her role as vice president, strategy and business development. During her tenure with California’s fourth-largest cargo port, Christian was the driving force behind securing major accounts for the cruise and cargo business lines at the Port. She was also instrument
Port of San Diego Hires New ILWU Local 29 Workers
The Port of San Diego hosted an employee orientation on August 7, 2015 for 100 prospective employees of the International Longshore Workers Union (ILWU) Local 29, the chapter of the ILWU that handles cargo at the port's Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal and National City Marine Terminal. ILWU employees also assist with cruise ship operations at the Port's B Street Cruise Ship Terminal and Broadway Pier Terminal. According to the port, the recent hiring is a positive sign for both the Port of San Diego and the region as it demonstrates that maritime business is on the rise and that the increase
San Diego to Host Military2Maritime Event
industry jobs Hundreds of veterans and active military are expected to attend a Military2Maritime career fair on Monday, June 22, 2015 at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier in San Diego. The free event, sponsored by the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) and hosted by the Port of San Diego, is part of a nationwide program to help connect the nation’s servicemen and women with jobs in the American maritime industry. Speaking at the event will be Congressman Duncan D. Hunter (R-Calif.), Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast
San Diego Launches Blue Tech Vision
and the County Board of Supervisors supports the development of a business incubator that will support new and startup blue technology companies. The new incubator will support more jobs for San Diego residents in water technology, aquaculture, underwater robotics and more. In April, the Port of San Diego is expected to vote on language similar to the measures passed by the City and County of San Diego.
Port of San Diego Plans Terminal Modernization
Port of San Diego proposes plan to increase regional economic impact; Environmental Impact Report commissioned to study modernization of Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal The Port of San Diego has issued a Notice of Preparation (NOP) for a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to study the potential effects of a proposed modernization plan for the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal (TAMT), located off Harbor Dr. and Cesar Chavez Pkwy. Port of San Diego's Maritime Director Joel Valenzuela said, "The proposed plan will optimize the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal as a vital, global gateway
Port of San Diego Generates $7.6b Regional Impact
The Port of San Diego plays a critical role in San Diego County's economic rebound by pumping more than $7.6 billion a year into the region from employment, sales and purchases of goods and services, according to a recent report. "The data confirms the Port of San Diego is a powerful regional economic engine with substantial benefits reaching far and wide," said Board of Port Commissioners Chairman Dan Malcolm. "As we plan ahead, our goal is to find opportunities for additional economic growth, balanced with public open space and continued investment in the future of the
