Maritime Fun Fact: The deepest point of San Francisco Bay is located under the Golden Gate Bridge at 372 feet.
Thank you to our community for joining us at the Fourth of July fireworks celebration! We enjoyed welcoming the community back to our waterfront. This summer, we encourage you to continue to visit and explore the Port of Redwood City.

In this edition of Currents, we’re highlighting a ship’s journey and the Port’s tonnage and vessel reports, so that you can see which vessels have visited our Port.

We’re also recognizing the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary’s service to our community. They provide education and support services to keep recreational and commercial boaters safe on our waterways.

Finally, we’re honoring Port Commissioner Richard Dodge for his 42 years of service to the Port and the maritime industry.

I’m honored to partner with community members and organizations to serve our maritime community.
Warm Regards,
Kristine A. Zortman
Executive Director, Port of Redwood City 
Ship's Journey to PRC
A ship’s journey 
You may wonder what’s involved in a ship’s journey to our Port – it’s not always smooth sailing! Regardless of the cargo ship's origin, ships must travel through the San Francisco Bay and under the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and the San Mateo Bridge before arriving at the Port of Redwood City. Ship captains are responsible for understanding bridge height clearance, water traffic patterns, tidal action, channel depth and more. These factors are all critical pieces to a ship’s journey.  

Learn more about the tonnage and vessels that visit our Port.
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United States Coast Guard Auxiliary supports the Port’s waterway safety
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is the civilian arm of the active-duty U.S. Coast Guard. They support recreational boater safety through boater safety classes, vessel safety checks, environmental protection and marine observation patrols. The Port thanks the Auxiliary’s efforts to protect our waterways and support recreational watercraft safety.

If you’re heading out for a summertime water adventure, we encourage you to check out the Auxiliary’s online boating courses. Learn about GPS for mariners, boating safety, sailing skills, seamanship and more!

The Auxiliary also welcomes community members to volunteer and learn more about water safety.
Thank you, Commissioner Richard Dodge, for 42 years of service
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Port Commissioner, Richard Dodge, announced he will be retiring at the end of July, after 42 years of Port service. Dodge was originally appointed to the Board of Port Commissioners in 1980. His service is one of the longest port commissioner tenures in the United States.

Dodge’s involvement in the maritime community demonstrates his commitment to the industry. As a past two-time President and current Regional Coordinator of the Association of Pacific Ports, he is recognized as an international maritime leader.

The Port of Redwood City thanks Commissioner Dodge for his service and congratulates him on his retirement. We will miss you, Commissioner Dodge!

Learn more about the Port Commission by visiting our website.