The PTMTA welcomes new members Aron Williams of Finrae Ice Blasting and Bailey Farneth of Farneth Marine LLC.
News Archive: November 2023
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Bill to preserve working waterfronts
On November 13, Senators Susan Collins and Jack Reed (D-RI) introduced the Working Waterfront Preservation Act. The bipartisan bill would help preserve access for the nation’s fishermen and maritime workers to the waterfronts in coastal communities, supporting the commercial fishing, aquaculture, boatbuilding, and for-hire recreational fishing industries that are vital to culture, heritage, and economies …
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NOTICE OF SALE on DEC. 4th 2023
By Port of Port Townsend on Nov 21, 2023 10:55 am (https://portofpt.com/notice-of-sale-on-december-4-2023/) Pursuant to RCW 53.08 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT 10:00 A.M. ON THE 4th DAY OF DECEMBER 2023 THE PORT OF PORT TOWNSEND WILL OFFER FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER(S)THE VESSEL(S)OR BOAT(S) DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: VESSEL NO. OR NAME …
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Maritime WA: Interpretation Grants Now Available
The Maritime Washington National Heritage Area is thrilled to announce the inaugural Maritime Washington Grant Program, supporting projects that interpret our state’s maritime heritage. Nonprofits, government entities, Tribes, educational institutions, and other organizations that share Washington’s water-based stories are encouraged to explore this new funding opportunity! Types of Grants Available In this grant cycle, we are …
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Restorative Aquaculture-Seaweed Source App announcement
Restorative aquacultureThe app where seaweed supply meets demand Restorative aquaculture Technology & equipment Processing +6 more 13 November 2023, at 8:00am GreenWave – a non-profit co-founded by Bren Smith in 2014 – recently launched a new app called Seaweed Source to facilitate forward contracts and build value chain relationships between growers and buyers in the …
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Port Commission Meeting Nov. 21st
Commission Regular Business Meeting November 21 By Port of Port Townsend on Nov 17, 2023 02:44 pm The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Regular Meeting of the Port Commission on November 21, 2023, have been posted. The Port Commission has one meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 21, 2023. At 1:00 p.m., meeting topics include: …
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Helpful Tax advice from a Commercial Fishing CPA
From National Fisherman: Click image to read the article: he end of the year signals that it’s time to get our receipts together to pay “the man.” To follow up on our budgeting conversation (Fish Wife Maureen Marinkovich guides seasonal income management), I picked the brain of an accountant who understands the industry and offers …
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Western Flyer Update
It’s been a long journey for the apparently indomitable Western Flyer, but the old seiner from Tacoma, Wash., is back in action. After a massive rebuild at Port Townsend Shipwrights Cooperative, Wash., a repowering at Snow & Company, Everett, Wash., and a rough passage from Everett to Moss Landing, Calif., Captain Paul Tate finally docked …
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Congrats to Commissioner Petranek
Petranek wins reelection for Port of Port Townsend position Incumbent takes more than 87 percent for commission seat By Paula Hunt Peninsula Daily News Thursday, November 9, 2023 1:30am POLITICSJEFFERSON COUNTYPORTS PORT TOWNSEND — Port of Port Townsend Commissioner Pam Petranek has retained her seat against challenger Chuck Fauls. Petranek won 7,387 votes, or 87.65 …
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2 bdrm, partially furnished house for rent in PT
For rent: A two story cedar shingle house on the corner of G & Cherry. (Port Townsend) The house has 2 bedrooms and one bath . It’s simply furnished but small things could be put away. There’s a Washer/Dryer. Owner is hoping to just rent it furnished with all utilities and internet included for $2000 …
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Welcome New Members!
Welcome to Sean and Ryan, 2 new PTMTA members: SW UNDERWATER Diving services LEGATO MARITIME Marine Surveyor Thank you for joining our marine trades community!
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Just in time for Christmas
This just looks like fun and a great gift by a regional artist and fisherman. Click image for more info.
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Women in Boatbuilding group
Always interested in sharing things from like minded folks around the world.Check it out:
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Nov. 14th Meet & Celebrate with Housing Solutions Network
Join us on Tuesday, November 14th for our Annual Meeting + Birthday Bash We want to celebrate our FIVE Years of Community Impact with our favorite community members- that means YOU! HSN isn’t your typical nonprofit organization- we’re a NETWORK of housing advocates, community members, and organizations partnering for solutions. And there’s always room at …
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Port Commission Meeting NOV. 8th
The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Public Workshop & Regular Meeting of the Port Commission on November 8, 2023, have been posted. The Port Commission has two meetings scheduled for Wednesday, November 8. The 9:30 a.m. workshop agenda items are: Discussion of the JCIA Eco-Industrial Park 2011 Feasibility Study, Commission Roundtable, and Discussion of …
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2023 Annual General Membership Meeting minutes
At this year’s Annual General Membership Meeting the food was amazing thanks to the mastery of Rick Oltman, Kayla and Pam Petranek. Delicious Salmon Chowder, buttery toasted baguette, and a fantastic salad were generously served. Huge thanks go out to Cape Cleare Fishery! Our board member Carrie Fiore provided soft drinks and giant cookies! No …
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Boys In The Boat premier in Sequim on Dec. 8th?
Let’s hope this actually happens! Read the story by clicking this image:
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