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News Archive: March 2023

Last call for May 12th Job Fair registration


The PTMTA will have a table at the May 12th Job & Trades Fair. We signed up to invite marine trades members with limited budget or time, to tend our table and engage youth and visitors. Come talk about the work you do and potentially find the help you might need over the Summer and …

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2023 NWSWB Marine Systems Intensives-


Individuals who would most benefit from the dense material and fast-paced learning environment would have experience working professionally in a marine-based setting or as an experienced recreational boater. REGISTER NOW: Marine Systems Intensives Marine Systems Intensives are 5-day hands-on courses that provide practical training and are taught by experienced professionals. Don’t wait – these are …

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Chamber Community Leadership Awards awarded to—


On March 25, Pete and Cathy Langley of Port Townsend Foundry were among those recognized for their leadership in our community. Congratulations to all nominees and awardees! 2023 Jefferson County Community Leadership Award Winners  Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Jefferson County Community Leadership awards, as well as to the other esteemed members of …

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Scholarships available for NWSWB programs


Submit your application by March 31st deadline. There’s over $50,000 of scholarship funds available to support students for the 2023-2024 programs beginning October 2, 2023. The school will offer two rounds of awards for the 2023-2024 school year to ensure that students who apply after the first deadline have the opportunity to be considered for …

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Are you available on April 12 or April 19 to speak for 20+ minutes at the NWMC?


Attention Marine Trades businesses interested in our future workforce: As most of you are aware, the NWMC has a program called Real World Readiness.  This program serves youth furthest from opportunity which we define as, low income, homeless, disengaged with school, kids in foster care and / or adjudicated.  It is a career prep program, …

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UPDATE your Business Listing Please


Please take a moment to find your business on our Services Directory Page. Note contact information details and double check that your business is assigned the correct categories. This is important! If you have any changes to make, Photos or logo to add, please fill out THIS UPDATE FORM, or email ptmarinetrades@gmail.com. If you forgot …

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Bell tolls: Phil C Pilgrim


Phil Pilgrim of Bueno Systems passed away suddenly on January 13th, 2023. There will be more information to share in the coming weeks but his departure is keenly felt by many in our community. Phil was a Thunderbird sailor and a genius with robotic systems. He was generous in so many ways, extremely kind, a …

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Maritime Voices: Diana Talley


A new oral histories podcast to follow! The Historical Society has long offered the use of recording equipment and basic training on using it for the purpose of oral histories. This is a wonderful resource and we applaud Jim Heumann for embracing this challenge and for preserving the voices of our marine trades folk, the …

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Marine Thrift Swap Meet on April 1st, Saturday in Boat Haven


Saturday, April 1, 2023 | 8 AM–2 PM 315B Haines Place | Port Townsend, WA  The Marine Thrift Swap Meet, organized by the Northwest Maritime Center, happens each April in Boat Haven. Bring your cash and stock up on used and useful tools, hardware, supplies, and more. Location:The Marine Thrift Swap Meet will be held …

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SEA Marine Acquires Westside Marine


Congrats are in order! In a recent press release: In 1984 Randy Powers started Westside Marine in a small, rented garage in Port of Port Townsend’s Boat Haven. The business soon outgrew the space and moved to the current location on Hwy. 20. For almost 40 years, boating enthusiasts of Western Washington have turned to Westside …

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KPTZ’s Our Working Waterfront: PT FOUNDRY


As a side not to this February KPTZ production, Pete and Cathy Langley are finalists in the Chamber’s Community Leadership Awards of 2023. Listen to learn more about this business and its owners.

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Fishing Gear Recycling


KPTZ’s Coastal Cafe aired an interview today about Fishing Gear recycling that caught this editors attention. It is too early to get the direct link to that interview but here is another station’s interview on the subject.  

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JOBS: PT Rigging & Spars


Port Townsend Rigging is seeking an experienced Lead Sailboat Rigger to join their established team in Port Townsend, Washington. As a Lead Sailboat Rigger, you will be responsible for overseeing the complete mast and standing rigging overhaul, yacht rope splicing, mast electrical wiring, unstepping and stepping masts, working with clients who are planning offshore passages, …

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Free Technical talk- Save the date 04/28/23


SAVE THE DATE! April 28 at Boat Haven and 29th at the NWSWB FOR THE BOAT YARD The Boat School invites you to a free technical seminar at the Nomura Building on Friday April 28th from noon-1:30.  Learn about the latest innovations in alternator regulation and control directly from the designer/manufacturer.  Al Thomason, a founding …

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Victron Energy features the NWSWB


Last Week Victron published an article about NWSWB on their blog. It is well done and includes a great alumni spotlight video. Victron Energy is a Dutch company specialized in the design and manufacture of products for battery-based energy systems. Since 1975, Victron Energy has grown from a one-office technology startup to become an international …

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Next Port Meeting is March 22, 4:30PM and 5:30 PM


Upcoming Port Commission Meetings: Date                   Meeting & Time March 22              4:30 p.m. Special Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Meeting April 12:                9:30 a.m. Workshop, 1 p.m. Meeting April 14:                Local2020/T-Lab Transportation Conference – Quorum of Commission Attending …

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Share your housing concerns-March 20th City Chambers


Read to learn the ways you can be heard: We need you on Monday, March 20th in City Chambers. YOU! Your physical being. Your eyes, your ears, your voice.  Here are three ways to participate: 1. Write In. Email your concerns, thoughts, and support of affordable housing to PublicComment@cityofpt.us by 4pm day-of meetings. 2. Show …

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Port of PT seeking a maintenance technician


COME WORK FOR THE Port of Port Townsend as a Maintenance Technician II! Help us maintain and rebuild critical infrastructure. The Port of Port Townsend is seeking one (1) qualified candidate for this position. The Maint. Tech. II is a member of and works with the maintenance team in repairs, construction, and replacement, both for …

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Port Of PT seeking a Hoist Operator


Hoist Operator I The Port of Port Townsend is seeking one (1) qualified candidate for this position. The Hoist Operator I reports to the Operations Manager, and is led by the Yard Lead. They are part of the team driving all yard travel lift equipment and machines; planning, picking up, hauling, tarping, and blocking vessels; …

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County Strategic Plan needs your input


Jefferson County has made it easy to comment on important topics or to simply like or dislike someone else’s comment. Check out this home page (click below image) and follow the links. Make your voice heard in the planning of our community, use of our resources, and growth management. https://berrydunn.mysocialpinpoint.com/jeffcowa/ideas#/

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