March Roundup: Shellfish, Blake Island, wood tech and more
News and events around Puget Sound. Plus, updates on new maritime facilities.
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On the radar: New Seamanship Readiness program, Waterfront Park grand opening, and more
What's happening around our waterways
Seattle’s Maritime High School hits milestone with first graduating class
The first of its kind in Washington state, MHS staff and industry partners also learned a lot over the past four years
Funding cuts threaten career development programs for aging fishing industry
A WA Sea Grant program to address the gap is training young people but its future is unclear.
These early stage maritime businesses are meeting the moment
Ebony Welborn of Sea Potential and Frank Gonzales of Gonzo Boat Recycling are maritime problem solvers.
Tacoma leaders break ground on new maritime center
On a sunny day in early January, attendees excitedly greeted one another at the groundbreaking ceremony for Tacoma's new Port Maritime Center. The 20-acre project, including a maritime skills center for high school students, will transform the east side of the Thea Foss Waterway. It should be
Washington state’s maritime workforce
The maritime community is concerned about its future workforce. What does maritime employment look like now?