Cape Orlando Harbour, Alameda, California | Marine Utilities Facility

Cape Orlando is a harbour facility situated at NAS Alameda, Pier 2, Berth 7 in Alameda, California, United States. It operates within the Marine Utilities sector, serving the San Francisco Bay Area. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation), 483113 (Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation), and 926120 (Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs), indicating a role in cargo handling and regulatory oversight. As a harbour in California, Cape Orlando operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) and NPDES permits for shoreside discharges. The facility likely handles a mix of cargo types, including containerized goods, given its location in a major port region. Typical harbour operations involve stormwater management, oil-water separation, and compliance with MARPOL Annexes for waste reception. The facility's location in Alameda, within the San Francisco Bay, places it in an environmentally sensitive coastal area. Its operations contribute to regional maritime commerce while requiring careful management of environmental impacts, such as ballast water treatment and air emissions from vessels. The harbour supports local economic activity and trade connectivity.

The harbour is located in the San Francisco Bay, a biologically productive estuary with significant tidal wetlands and habitats for fish, birds, and marine mammals. Operations involve handling cargo and vessel traffic, which can generate stormwater runoff, oil spills, and air emissions. Effective stormwater management and oil-water separation are critical to protect water quality. The facility must comply with US EPA NPDES permits and MARPOL Annex I regulations for oil pollution prevention.