By Karen Robes Meeks
The Port of San Diego’s Blue Economy effort has acquired a significant partner in the US Navy.
The port and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport have signed a Partnership Intermediary Agreement to help push the innovation of a Blue Economy, which seeks to balance economic growth and coastal preservation in the San Diego area.
“Our role in the arrangement with the Port of San Diego is to provide expertise, and collaborate, where possible, in developing ocean technologies that may benefit the US Navy,” said NUWC Division, Keyport Deputy Customer Advocate Jay Cavalieri. “This arrangement allows the Port of San Diego to identify possible technologies, and together we will work to develop a plan to test, evaluate and transition those technologies to the Fleet. This PIA is really a starting point for future efforts and I'm excited about the partnership because it allows Keyport to gain a different view into non-traditional companies and ideas. Our Ballast Point Facility is a perfect location to test and evaluate some of those emerging technologies.”
According to Port Chairman Rafael Castellanos, the ports leadership in the Blue Economy is well established with cargo, shipbuilding and fishing industries and now the port is leading the way into the next generation of opportunities on its dynamic waterfront.
“I am pleased that we have achieved one of the goals I set this year of coming to an agreement with the US Navy to further drive innovation in San Diego Bay,” said Castellanos.
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Friday, December 28, 2018
Friday, January 26, 2018
New San Diego Commission Chair
By Karen Robes Meeks
San Diego resident Rafael Castellanos is the new chairman of the Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners for the year.
Castellanos, who was sworn in earlier this month, replaces Robert “Dukie” Valderrama. He said his theme for 2018 is "Ocean Optimism."
“The San Diego region is known for its innovation, but much of its success has been directed eastward, away from the ocean,” Castellanos said. “The 21st century is also about looking west, at the swelling importance of the Blue Economy. We must catch that wave, lifting up all boats on a rising tide of innovation, investment and optimism. If we’re successful, then just like the Santa Clara Valley came to be known as the Silicon Valley, perhaps one day the San Diego Bay will come to be known as the Blue Technology Bay.”
Coronado resident Garry J. Bonelli was sworn in as vice chair, while Chula Vista resident Ann Moore became board secretary.
San Diego resident Rafael Castellanos is the new chairman of the Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners for the year.
Castellanos, who was sworn in earlier this month, replaces Robert “Dukie” Valderrama. He said his theme for 2018 is "Ocean Optimism."
“The San Diego region is known for its innovation, but much of its success has been directed eastward, away from the ocean,” Castellanos said. “The 21st century is also about looking west, at the swelling importance of the Blue Economy. We must catch that wave, lifting up all boats on a rising tide of innovation, investment and optimism. If we’re successful, then just like the Santa Clara Valley came to be known as the Silicon Valley, perhaps one day the San Diego Bay will come to be known as the Blue Technology Bay.”
Coronado resident Garry J. Bonelli was sworn in as vice chair, while Chula Vista resident Ann Moore became board secretary.
