President Tom Cropper told PCNC of CMA plans for more recruitment of women, new campus expansion, a new CMA training ship with emergency services capability, and more emphasis on renewable energy.
Year: 2018

PCNC Welcomes Port of San Francisco’s Director Elaine Forbes – Sept 20, 2018
Topics that that Elaine Forbes discussed:
- Sea Wall
- Update on Cruise Ship & Auto Business
- Ferry Terminal
SF Port Director promotes $425 Million Seawall to Combat Higher Sea Level

PCNC Welcomes Congressman John Garamendi – Sep. 17, 2018
At the Luncheon Congressman Garamendi discussed:
- Maritime Items before Congress
- H.R. 5893, the Energizing American Shipbuilding Act
- H.R. 6206, the U.S. Coast Guard Blue Technology Center of Expertise Act
- 2018 Champion of Maritime Award from the American Maritime Partnership
Rep Garamendi warns U.S. is vulnerable to Russian polar dominance of sea lanes
U.S. Congressman John Garamendi Receives ‘Champion of Maritime’ Award

PCNC Welcomes Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf – April 12, 2018
Mayor Schaaf spoke about Oakland’s economic development issues relating to:
- Port of Oakland
- Transportation access to the Port
- Economic development on the waterfront
- Sustainability issues