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McLaurin will:

• Update PCNC on the Oakland A’s proposed ballpark at the Port of Oakland’s Howard Terminal
• Project California ports growth for 2019

At Scott’s Seafood, Oakland 11.30 am -1.30 pm

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

U.S. Congressman John Garamendi ...

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

Captain Ceraolo discussed:

The State of  Northern California Ports