Maritime Fun Fact: Have you ever used sayings such as “learning the ropes,” “at close quarters” or “high and dry?” These expressions have nautical origins and are now used in everyday language. 
We are halfway through 2021 and the Port of Redwood City would like to thank our community for your continued support. We want to recognize Assemblymember Kevin Mullin for his commitment towards the future ferry service at the Port. Assemblymember Mullin's leadership and support for the Redwood City Ferry Terminal Project included a $5 million appropriation towards the future ferry project, which was included in the State's budget and SB 129, signed by Governor Newsom.

We’ve also been busy this month as we became the newest Green Marine participant to take part in the largest voluntary environmental certification program for North America’s maritime industry. We’re always seeking to advance our global economic vitality while ensuring the most sustainable operations, and we’re just getting started. Our environmental program is a natural progression in reaching our strategic goals, and I look forward to continuing our efforts in the second half of the year. 
Warm Regards,
Kristine A. Zortman
Executive Director, Port of Redwood City 
Summer dredging schedule
Are you planning to visit the Port of Redwood City's waterways? The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers channel dredging is underway and is expected to be complete in October 2021. Recreation boaters are advised to practice safe boating practices and avoid the project area and equipment. 

Dredging is an important part of maritime commerce sustainability. The routine maintenance procedure ensures adequate channel depth for cargo ships and commercial vessels.

If a channel is not maintained and dredged, the region would broadly notice consequences. The Port's local channel is approved to a depth of -30' mean lower low water (MLLW). Every foot of channel depth that is lost equates to 3,000 metric tons of cargo that must be transported via barges or trucks. When channel depth decreases, it further impacts the environment, the supply chain, cost to consumers and the region's roadways.
Fishing pier transformation
The Port’s fishing pier is used by thousands of locals and visitors. As the wooden pier reaches the end of its useful life, the Port is excited to announce the construction of a new fishing pier starting in September, in the existing pier's physical footprint.

Until construction starts, the Port encourages residents to use the pier for summer fishing and waterfront viewing The new pier construction is expected to be complete in late November.  

Have you been fishing on our pier in the past? Show us a photo of what you've caught by tagging us on social media @RedwoodCityPort. 
State funding for the Redwood City Ferry Terminal
As local officials continue to develop plans for the future ferry service at the Port of Redwood City, Governor Newsom and the State have appropriated $5 million towards the project through SB 129. The City of Redwood City and the Port have collaborated with the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) for nearly two decades on bringing a terminal to the Port of Redwood City to serve the San Mateo region. The Port extends its gratitude to Assemblymember Kevin Mullin for his project support.