Port of Hueneme Ends Year with Big Splash in the Community!
5,000 lbs. of Masa for Tamales, toys, and bananas distributed to two local communities! Download Press Release [Port Hueneme, CA – Jan. 2, 2024] – For the past two weekends, the Port of Hueneme alongside local collaborative groups such as; Ser Humano partnered with Nyeland Promise and the Southwinds Community Council to co-host their first…
Dock Talk Year End Newsletter 2023
The Dock Talk 2023 Year End Newsletter is now online. (Download as PDF) (CLICK TO VIEW DIGITAL COPY) In this issue: Message from Jess Herrera, President, Board of Harbor Commissioners Message from Kristin Decas, CEO & Port Director FIRST Robotics Competition Brings the Excitement of Sport and Rigor of Science and Tech to the Port…
Port of Hueneme Receives Grant to Build the First in the US Port Auto Parking Structure
Download Press Release [PORT HUENEME, CA – November 28, 2023] – Earlier this month, the Port of Hueneme was awarded a $2 million federal grant for planning activities related to a parking structure that will serve as the transfer point between ocean-going vessels and the rail or trucks being used to transport automobiles off port.…
Port of Hueneme’s Consecutive Wins Represents the Ability to Reach Highest Standards in Government Finance Reporting
For 13th Consecutive Year the Port is Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting Download Press Release [PORT HUENEME, CA – November 9, 2023] – The recognition streak continues for the 13th consecutive year! The Oxnard Harbor District was awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)…
Going Bananas at the Port of Hueneme’s 10th Annual Port Festival
September 30, 2023 Download Press Release [Port Hueneme, CA] — Yellow banana wigs, boat rides, sounds of a tropical steel drum band and perfect late summer weather got the party started at the Port for the 10th Annual Banana Festival! Welcoming people inside the Port, Oxnard Harbor District President Jess Herrera stated, “The Banana Festival…
Anchored in Preparedness: Port of Hueneme Hosts Multi-Agency Emergency Trainings
September 21, 2023 Download press release [Port Hueneme, CA] – The Port of Hueneme is working with local fire departments on various training exercises to better prepare for a variety of emergency situations. This week, crews from Ventura County, Oxnard and the Naval Base fire departments boarded the Wallenius Wilhelmsen (WW) car carrier vessel…
“August Wave:” Getting Ready for the “Big One”
The Port of Hueneme operations team hosts a training event with 20 partner agencies as part of a Countywide effort to prepare for potential Tsunami weather events
The Port of Hueneme’s operations team joined by security partners, NAVSEA, Amergent Tech, Oxnard Emergency Services, VCFD, ILWU Local 46…
Port of Hueneme’s 10th Annual Banana Festival
A much-anticipated return of a community wide loved Port event.
The Port of Hueneme’s annual Banana Festival is back! This 10th annual festival will take place on Saturday September 30th, 2023, from 10am-5pm.This family-friendly free admission festival will provide a day filled with entertainment, vendors…
Port of Hueneme Eyes Federal Funding to Match CA State’s Historic $80M Investment in the Port
California Secretary of Transportation leads delegation for meetings in Washington, D.C. with USDOT leadership advocating for federal funding to California ports.
On the heels of the historic state funding for the Port of Hueneme earlier this month…
Port of Hueneme Achieves its Highest Ever Scores for Environmental Stewardship Certification
Download press release [Port Hueneme, CA] — It’s official! The Port of Hueneme’s annual Green Marine certification results are out, and the Port was certified in June 2023 with its highest scores ever during the annual Green Marine re-certification process. These high scores are an acknowledgement of the Port of Hueneme’s commitment to leadership in…
$80,000,000 for Port of Hueneme’s Green Jobs & Zero-Emission Operations
Governor Gavin Newsom Delivers Transformational Funding Award Download press release [PORT HUENEME, CA] – Governor Gavin Newsom delivers a historic $80,000,000 to the Port of Hueneme for projects that generate social and economic equity while providing substantial revenue streams to help transform the Port to a zero-emission hub. California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) served as…
Important Update on Our Ocean and Coast Line:
Recently an outbreak of a naturally occurring domoic acid has been resulting in the illness and death of many large ocean predators off of Southern California including local marine mammals like dolphins and sealions as well as seabirds like loons and cormorants. If you see a dead or sick animal do not approach it,…