Sledgehammers were wielded on the Broadway Pier by the Board of Port Commissioners, cruise line and other officials from throughout the region on August 4 to break ground for construction of a new cruise ship terminal. With a couple of whacks, the group broke the ceremonial concrete slabs. "This marks the beginning of a project that will benefit the entire region,” said Stephen P. Cushman, Chairman of the Board of Port Commissioners. “The new terminal will allow us to welcome passengers in a grander fashion, while also growing our cruise business." Read the full news release from the Port of San Diego.

Port of San Diego Breaks Ground on New Cruise Ship Terminal

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Six officers with the Harbor Police Department have a critically important job. These homeland security officers are specifically trained to search for explosives and narcotics – and they can do it all in one sniff. The Port of San Diego's Harbor Police K-9 team is one of the only federally-certified explosives and narcotics detection units in San Diego County. Learn More: j.mp/RHTm9Y

Port of San Diego's K-9 Team Sniffs Out Explosives, Narcotics

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Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners Approves New Dole Lease

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California Coastal Commission Approves Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan

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San Diego Harbor Police: Both Law Enforcement Officers and Marine Firefighters

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.

Port of San Diego Breaks Ground on New Cruise Ship Terminal

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