Port of Redwood City hires new environmental, security chief

Port of Redwood City hires new environmental, security chief The Port of Redwood City has named Eric Napralla to the newly created position of assistant manager of operations, charged with helping the port to develop and manage new security programs mandated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
   In addition, Napralla's responsibilities include environmental management and compliance, safety, and project management.
   Prior to coming to the port, Napralla served four years with the U.S. Coast Guard in Seattle, Wash., where his duties included implementation of safe vessel shipping practices and maritime law enforcement at ports in the Pacific Northwest.
   Located about 20 miles south of San Francisco, Redwood City is a deepwater port in southern San Francisco Bay specializing in bulk, neo-bulk and liquid cargoes.