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A weathered sailboat with no mast floats in front of a tree-covered island.
Safety

Expanding vessel turn-in programs and water safety awareness

Washington state DNR and its partners are piloting free vessel turn-in events to make a dent in derelict vessels

Join me for a free walking tour!

Join me for a free walking tour!

At age 17, I followed in the footsteps of many backpackers before me and found one of Berlin's famous free walking tours — it blew my mind. It wasn't one thing but a compilation of the guide's knowledge, storytelling prowess, and ability to acquaint us

Four blue cranes with stacks of colorful shipping containers next to a waterway.
Cargo

Touring the Port of Tacoma

Puget Sound's two largest seaports offer public tours, and a glimpse at big changes ahead.

Two whales, one breeching and the fin of another, in the water with a large commercial ship behind.
Cargo

Participation up in second Puget Sound ship slowdown to protect endangered orcas

After a successful trial, Quiet Sound marked several new milestones in the 2023-2024 slowdown

A blue-tinted photo of a waterway with a cargo ship, cranes and a sailboat. A large mountain is in the background.
Cargo

Big federal dollars destined for Port of Tacoma

Significant federal funding is making its way to Pacific Northwest ports, including Tacoma's Husky Terminal.

An open magazine with text and photos across two pages underneath the title "Expert Take"
Future Tides News

Future Tides featured in Northwest Yachting

In this Q&A, Cara talks about Future Tides' founding vision, interesting innovations she's reported on, and new stories taking shape.

A white, double decker ferry pulled up to a dock with cars waiting.
News

Water taxi plays tugboat, WSF news and an all-electric ferry for Skagit County

In Seattle, ferries can be the talk of the town and this fall is no exception.

A white boat with green trim with "Western Flyer" painted on the bow docked between large work tents and a crane.
Ferries

New meets old and the hybrid era of boating

From speakers to satellite antennas to hybrid propulsion, adding new systems to older boats seems to make a lot of sense.

A large ship filled with containers waiting to be unloaded by cranes labeled "SSA Terminals."
Cargo

The drawn-out nature of port labor negotiations

Both Canadian and U.S. West Coast dockworkers are considering new labor agreements. Public perception is used as a tool in negotiations.

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