Archive for 2018

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.

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

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

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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