For Immediate Release
April 4, 2002

TAKE A FREE HARBOR TOUR -- HELP THE PORT OF OAKLAND CELEBRATE ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY AND SEE GIANT CRANES AND MARITIME OPERATIONS

Every year the Port of Oakland offers the public a rare glimpse of its maritime operations. This year's Annual Harbor Tours begins on Thursday, May 2nd, 2002 during one of the Port's most exciting times in its history. Help us celebrate our 75th anniversary and get a chance to see the giant cranes that were delivered to the Port last October.

The Port of Oakland is the fourth largest and busiest container port in the country and demand for port services is escalating. The Port of Oakland is expanding over the next five years to meet that need. The new cranes are symbolic of this tremendous expansion project.

Each narrated tour includes Port history and the Port's expansion plans for the future. The tour aboard a Blue and Gold Fleet takes about ninety (90) minutes and travels through the Oakland inner harbor.

Individuals and groups of up to 50 are invited to reserve space aboard the vessels. School groups of 4th graders and above are welcome to reserve space. Boarding time is 30 minutes prior to departure.

Individuals and groups of up to 50 are invited to reserve space aboard the vessels. School groups of 4th graders and above are welcome to reserve space. Boarding time is 30 minutes prior to departure.

Remaining Tour dates and times are as follows:

• Saturday, May 18th* Noon and 2:00 p.m. (first-come-first- served basis on this day only-PortFest)
• Thursday, June 6th 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
• Thursday, July 11th 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
• Thursday, August 1st 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
• Thursday, September 5th 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
• Thursday, October 3rd 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Reservations can be made by calling 510.627.1188. You may also e-mail your request to jadam@portoakland.com. Due to capacity limits for each tour, please note that reservations must be made in advance of boarding (at least 48 hours prior to each tour).

* May 18, 2002 PortFest tour. No reservations will be taken. Boarding will be on a first-come-first-served basis. On May 18th, tickets will be available at Oakland Ferry Terminal (located off Clay Street, in front of the Port building in Jack London Square) at 10:00 a.m. for the noon tour and at noon for the 2:00 p.m. tour. Departure times may vary, as much as a 1/2 hour, due to PortFest activities.

Again, these harbor tours are free to the public.

Contact:
Midori Tabata
Communications Assistant
(510) 627-1187
mtabata@portoakland.com

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