In case you did not know that WA state law requires boat operators to have this card, read on… It is an easy class if you have any boating common sense. For boaters wanting to learn more and needing to get their state boater education card, a two-day course is being held at Oak Harbor …
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New rules are coming for whale watching in Puget Sound, with a sure impact on whale-watching businesses. Maddie Hansen from Washington Sea Grant writes in the WSG Blog about projected changes, what the may mean for local businesses, and also options to help businesses adapt. See the linked article below:
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Here’s a nice video of Kirsten on her Cape George boat, Minnehaha, (built here in PT!) doing up the Golden Globe Race around the World. South African sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer is the only female entrant in the solo Golden Globe Race around the world, using only traditional navigation. At the time of writing this, she …
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NOAA Fisheries has released the draft National Seafood Strategy and encourages all interested members of the public to review and submit comments. This strategy underscores NOAA’s strong commitment to seafood sector resilience. It aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s goals for economic recovery, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience. Further, the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, …
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Housing Solutions Network is paying close attention to zoning changes that the City of Port Townsend is currently deliberating. The goal of these changes is to remove barriers to the creation of housing, including supporting a mix of housing types and increasing density. If done right, these changes could lead to more housing for local workers; …
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The NWMC has many programs that our community can engage with, from our own education to local marine trades inspiring local youth in partnership. This Chamber Cafe gave a good overview of the organization in 2023. Did you miss this Chamber Cafe? Northwest Maritime Center 2023 Friday, February 17th Here’s the link to the Video …
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Are you interested in learning more about grants and the US DOT Port Infrastructure Development Grant Program?? Note that these are eastern time slots when you are scheduling your day. 2023 Port Infrastructure Development Grant Program Webcasts The “Preparing a Benefit-Cost Analysis for a Large Project” will be held on March 2, 2023 from 1:00 – 3:00PM …
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Simply found this article shared by Greenwave.org interesting:click image to read all about it.
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If you haven’t heard: As of January 1, 2023, the antifouling ingredient Irgarol, also called Cybutryne, which is found in some older bottom paints from Interlux and Pettit, was banned in Washington. It was introduced as a less harmful antifoulant replacement for tributyltin (TBT), but more recent research has discovered that it is indeed very …
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The Preserve WA newsletter shared a list of WA State Housing Bills that they are watching. These could very much impact Jefferson County so we are posting this info here for your information. The article includes links to details and instructions on how you can make comment to state representatives. Click on the image to …
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November 14, 2022 | 5:56 pm from Washington Trust Earlier this month, the Management Plan for the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area was approved by the Secretary of the Interior. This approval represents the culmination of over a decade of hard work and significant collaboration between hundreds of individuals, organizations, governments, and Tribes along our …
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YOU’RE INVITED Chamber Cafe – State of the City January 20, 2023 10:00 AM PST Register Mayor Faber and City Manager John Mauro will be joining us to discuss the plans and programs the City is moving forward for 2023 and wrapping up status on 2022 projects. This annual meeting allows you …
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This is rather mesmerizing and exciting that so much life is finding a new home right off of the Maritime Center. The old rock from the North Jetty was deposited between the “Dolphins” and the South Jetty as a nursery reef. It appears to be working.
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Here is why: In 2022:: JOBS: 26 posts with multiple job opportunities LODGING: 6 posts announcing rentals offered specifically to maritime, or call out for maritime lodging SHOP SPACE; 4 Posts announcing shop space for lease EDUCATION & CLASSES; 35 posts with short term and long term learning opportunities relevant to the trades. PRINTABLES: 9 …
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Working Waterfronts across the country are fighting for survival. The link below is to a newsletter highlighting the National Working Waterfront Network’s “Year in Review” update. https://mailchi.mp/522ab31394c4/national-working-waterfront-network-year-in-review?e=da03a76582
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We, the PTMTA, humbly thank all of our marine trades people, mariners, maritime scientists & creatives, partners, support businesses & community. Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Solstice, Christmas, & New Year. May 2023 be a year of good health, joy, and reward for all.
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December 8, 2022 Vessel owner prosecuted in Coast Guard’s ‘paper captain’ crackdown Ben Clements The U.S. Coast Guard is prosecuting John D. Gibbs, the owner and managing operator of the Southern Horizon, an 89-foot tuna longliner caught using a foreign national as master – a so-called ‘paper captain’ – on Oct. 19, as part of …
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Now Accepting Enrollment: Fleet Decarbonization Accelerator Over the course of 13 weeks, participants will receive hours of 1:1 coaching from fleet decarbonization experts while learning from fleet managers, industry leaders, and policy experts who know the ins and outs of the process and financial incentives. The Accelerator is designed to equip businesses with everything they …
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PTMTA member and local business owner (Turn Point Design), Brandon Davis was crew on the winning team in the ARC trans-Atlantic race and rally still in progress as of 12/03/2022. Congrats to Brandon and the Malolo team! Brandon posted on FB: FIRST TO FINISH! We finished the ARC – Atlantic Race– in 11 1/2 days …
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