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News Archive: November 2024

2025 National Working Waterfront Network Conference Feb 4-6 2025


Just a reminder as the date nears – if you have a mind to participate in the bigger picture, this may be a good opportunity to do so. 2025 National Working Waterfront Network Conference Our working waterfronts face unprecedented challenges from climate change, economic pressures, and the ever-evolving needs of coastal communities. The 2025 NWWN …

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Free Hands-on Ship Simulator tours 12/14 10:30-2:00


Hands-on Ship Simulator Tours – In-Person December 14 | 10:30 AM–2:30 PM Free and first come first serve! Pilot a ship into Seattle’s Elliott Bay (or under the Golden Gate Bridge!) and experience what it’s like to drive into a storm as you don the role of captain in our state-of-the-art Ship Simulator! Learn More & …

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The Port Townsend Yacht Club is offering scholarships for 2025


The Port Townsend Yacht Club is offering scholarships. “Scholarships will be awarded to individuals for post-high school study in a maritime educational program at a technical school, college or university. Approved fields include, but are not limited to, marine biology, fisheries, ship and/or boat building and repair, ship operations such as officer and/or deckhand training, …

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HAPPY TURKEY DAY!


HERE’S TO WISHING YOU ALL ABUNDANCE AND GOOD FRIENDS!

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POPT Commission Regular Business Meeting November 26, 2024


Commission Regular Business Meeting November 26, 2024 By Port of Port Townsend on Nov 22, 2024 02:56 pm The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Regular Meeting of the Port Commission on November 26, 2024, have been posted. The Port Commission has one meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 26, 2024. At 1:00 p.m., meeting topics …

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3BR House For Rent in PT 11/23/24


Always looking for housing for folks and our workers who might be able to share something like this one on Next Door.com

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Our Working Waterfront 11/12/24


Check it out! click to listen-

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Off Season Boating & Winterizing check list


A brief but informative article from 48′ North. Click the image to read.

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2025 Board of Trustee election is underway.


The PTMTA hosted its 2024 Annual General Membership meeting on November 12th. The event covered some important topics in detail, plus guest speakers that included Eron Berg, Port of PT,  Ellie DiPietro of the JC Historical Society, and  Chrissy McLean of the NWMC, More on their projects soon. Our annual meeting is generally a time …

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“”FISH EXPO”” join the double sized Port booth 11/20-22


CONTACT Pat Mahon or Harbormaster:  Kristian Ferrero to find out when vehicles are heading to and from Seattle for the Pacific Marine Expo. The Port has generously rented a double booth so as to include space for our marine trades business representatives who may not have the budget for their own booth. EXPO dates are …

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‘Tis Renewal Time


Please JOIN or RENEW your membership with the PTMTA for the 2025 year. When renewals are early, our annual printed brochure can hit the shelves and welcome bags sooner! The PTMTA has also maintained a low membership rate of $50 to make it equally simple for businesses large and small. When the need hits for …

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Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee Releases Survey on Marine Mammal Deterrents


September 23, 2024 NOAA Fisheries’ Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee requests your input to help assess the effectiveness of marine mammal deterrents. NOAA’s Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (MAFAC) has released a survey to gather knowledge and perceptions about the nature of marine mammal interactions and use of deterrents currently employed by commercial, recreational, and tribal fishermen; aquaculture farmers; …

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Marine Trades Seminar Thurs. Nov. 21, 5PM Cotton Building


This is a very informative session about hazardous waste management and the science behind it. We recommend attendance.      Click on poster to see larger image. Greetings Seafarers and Landlubbers alike! The Marine Trades Seminar is upon us!  Thursday November 21st from 5-6:30 pm, at the Cotton Building in Port Townsend (607 Water St, Port Townsend, …

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Correction: PTMTA Annual meeting STARTS AT 5:30pm 11/12


CORRECTION to last week’s post title. SEE YOU THERE!   November 12th from 5:30-7:30pm at the Nomura Building located at 385 BENEDICT Street across from Harborside Inn. (Downstairs) The PTMTA currently has one unfilled position and three seats coming due at the end of this year. Do folks out there have anyone they’d like to …

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Official WA Boater Card Class 11/16 all day.


DO YOU KNOW ABOUT WA STATE BOATER EDUCATION CARD LAW? Click the image below to understand it better. The course is rather fun even for newbies and can be an informative and useful refresher for experienced boaters. The US has a high number of operator error caused fatalities on the water. (Just watch a few …

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VOTE by Tuesday November 5th


Democracy can only improve if we all participate. Register (Voter.votewa.gov) and also check your ballot status if you have already voted.   Current Election information: https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/voters/helpful-information/current-election-information. Remember you can walk into our friendly courthouse  through security at the side entrance and ask for help. There is a lot of twisted information out there. Beware of over …

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USCG/ABYC Risk Mitigation Series 7: 11/6/24 11am local time online


This looks like a free session. USCG/ABYC Risk Mitigation Series 7: New Technology in Electric, Fuel, Capacity, and Flotation November 6, 2:00pm-4:00pm (ET), online As technology evolves, so too must the methods by which it’s regulated for the sake of safety. Join us at Risk Mitigation Series 7 to hear from the U.S. Coast Guard, …

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Port meeting November 13, 2024


November 13:       9:30 a.m. Commission Workshop, 1:00 Regular Commission Meeting recent meeting materials: 10/22/24 Special Business Meeting Packet Agenda Public Comment 2025 Budget Cover Memorandum Video 10/10/24 Special Intergovernmental Collaborative Group Meeting 5 p.m. Agenda Spec. Meeting Agenda Notice Video available through Jeffco BOCC 10/9/24 Public Workshop 9:30 a.m. No Packet Agenda Meeting …

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