NASSCO Launch of the USNS Matthew Perry

I've shot a lot of Maritime stuff over the years, but one thing I have never experienced is the Christening and Launching of a ship. As of yesterday I can check that one off the list. NASSCO launched the USNS Matthew Perry yesterday at it's shipyard. It was a much more formal event than I expected and extremely choreographed...down to the launch time of 6PM to take advantage of the highest tide. It wasn't what I expected, but then again, it was an extremely exciting 60 seconds. Like the Video guy next to me said as the ship hit the water, "Well, that never gets old!" And I can image not...

This is a Good Day

I shot this image of Max for MJE Marketing and The Port of San Diego a few years back. Back when he still had his 2 upper front teeth. I always loved the image but thought it might be too cute and not be able to find a use. Great to see it finally find it's place in the Port's folio of ads. Marlee & Aaron Ishaeik did a great job with the design of the ad. Aaron also happens to be a great painter as well! Check out his work here:
http://ishaeik.com/index.html

Alan G....getting close.

Looks like the Alan G Tug is getting close to making it out of dry dock. They're going to plunk it back into the water on Thursday. Can't wait to be there for that.. In the meantime I've been down a few time recently and to check out the progress.

Alan G.

I'm working on a personal project documenting the overhaul of the Alan G. Tugboat at Pacific Tugs down at the Port of San Diego. It's a great continuation of the Blue Collar Workers themes I've been working on for the last few years. Here are a few of the highlights so far: