Essex Marina City Club

By Log Staff

They’re Here! Port of San Diego Celebrates Arrival of All-Electric Mobile Harbor Cranes, First in North America

The Port of San Diego’s two new all-electric Gottwald Generation 6 Mobile Harbor Cranes from Konecranes have been delivered to the Port’s Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal (TAMT). The new cranes are the first in North America. They will help the Port improve public health and air quality, a significant milestone in bringing cleaner air to the Portside Communities of Barrio Logan, Sherman Heights, Logan Heights, and West National City.

“These all-electric mobile harbor cranes are a game changer for public health, the environment, and our regional economy. It’s a win, win, win,” said Chairman Rafael Castellanos, Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners, in a press release. “By replacing our diesel-operated cargo handling equipment with electric equipment, like these cranes, we continue to ensure the air on and around the terminal is cleaner to breathe, we reduce our environmental impacts, and we fulfill our responsibility to support commerce and jobs in our region.”

The cranes are anticipated to be operational later this year. The Port ordered the battery-supported electric cranes from Konecranes for approximately $14 million and spent an additional $8.9 million to make the needed electrical infrastructure improvements to support the cranes, which included $2.7 million in grant funding from the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District. They will replace the diesel-powered crane currently in use at TAMT. The conversion from a diesel-powered crane to an all-electric crane system is a big step toward achieving a goal of the Port’s Maritime Clean Air Strategy (MCAS) of transitioning all cargo handling equipment to zero emissions by 2030.

In addition to the public health and environmental benefits, the new crane system will allow the Port to compete for more business. The cranes will represent the heaviest lift capability of any crane system currently in place on the West Coast – up to 400 metric tons (MT) versus the 100 MT lifting capacity of the Port’s diesel crane. Most of the heavy-lift cargoes destined for this region weigh more than 200 MT, including more significant pieces of solar, wind, and industrial energy equipment and project cargo. With their heavier capacity and faster offloading speed, the new cranes will better serve our existing operations when crane movements are needed.

TAMT, one of the Port’s two marine cargo terminals, serves as an omni-cargo terminal consisting of a 96-acre facility and handles breakbulk, bulk, container, and project cargos for solar, wind and hydroelectric power installations, steel, and engines used in local shipbuilding as well as private yachts, refrigerated cargo, soda ash, sugar, paper reams, and more.

In addition to being the first in North America to have all-electric dual mobile harbor cranes, the Port of San Diego:

• Arguably has the most ambitious strategy to reduce pollution from seaport operations through the Maritime Clean Air Strategy.

• It will be the first Port in the country to have an electric tug. Crowley is building the eTug and anticipates arriving in San Diego soon.

• It was among the first ports to have shore power at its terminals, which allows vessels to plug into electric power when they’re in Port so they don’t have to run their diesel engines.

• It was among the first ports to adopt a Climate Action Plan in 2013.

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SAFE SEA Launches the World’s Only AntiJellyfish Sting Sunscreen

SAFE SEA has launched the world’s only anti-jellyfish sting sunscreen. Safe Sea provides jellyfish sting-blocking and complete sun protection. The product is designed to protect your skin and the ocean. The new SAFE SEA sunscreen has a minimum SPF of 40 and protects against UVA and UVB rays.

No other sunscreen on the market currently provides this level of protection from jellyfish stings, which leaves many beachgoers vulnerable when they swim in areas prone to jellyfish. The new SAFE SEA Anti-jellyfish Sting Protective Lotion was formulated with ingredients designed to stop the stinging mechanism from most jellyfish, including sea lice and other stinging aquatic creatures.

SAFE SEA’s new sunscreen product is environmentally friendly and sustainable. The sunscreen is safe, biodegradable, and free of harmful chemicals. The product is not a jellyfish sting treatment. However, the sunscreen has been approved by the FDA. Dermatologists have also tested the sunscreen, and it is hypoallergenic. It doesn’t clog pores and includes vitamins B and E that soften the skin to keep it hydrated. Both children and adults who have sensitive skin can use the sunscreen. Another great benefit to this product is that it is very water resistant, and its most effective ingredients last longer than most other lotions, according to clinical tests.

• Along the iconic Marina City Club tower condominiums and the Ritz Carlton, our renovated concrete docks are walking distance to dozens of restaurants.

• Slip fees include power, water, electronic access, a large storage dockbox, and access to renovated restrooms with showers. Features include free covered parking for boaters & guests, dock carts, laundry facilities, and a marketplace on site. Storage units for rent. Become a member of Marina City Club for pools, Jacuzzi, tennis courts, fitness center, and more.

• Liveaboard slips available, 35 foot and up. Short term guest slips upon availability.