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November 25, 2025
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Just thought this was interesting. https://caribbeancompass.com/how-to-identify-gps-jamming/? How to Identify GPS Jamming by Caribbean Compass November 10, 2025 in Navigation, News Reading Time: 2 mins read A A by Joan Conover, SSCA Cruising Station Coordinator & HAL Maritime Safety Program In late October 2025, several cruisers in the Southern Caribbean reported sudden GPS losses and erratic positions. For some, chartplotters froze; for others, boats appeared to jump a half‑mile sideways. At the …
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November 24, 2025
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Voluntary Reporting Regime with U.S. Southern Command to Enhance Safety for Cruising Vessels in the Eastern Pacific & Caribbean
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November 14, 2025
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There will be a public hearing on the draft comp plan update on Monday, Nov. 17th at 6pm in city hall chambers. Discussion will include the first reading of the draft comp plan update. This is a very important matter to give your voice to by attending and/or providing public comment. Drastic changes are afoot. A review …
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October 14, 2025
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Whatcom Working Waterfront Coalition is rebranding to Working Waterfront Coalition in order to be more inclusive of regional working waterfronts. They are expanding access to their health insurance trust. As a member of the PTMTA, you may be eligible. See information here: https://www.whatcomworkingwaterfront.org/health-trust Brochure here: https://irp.cdn-website.com/961f7152/files/uploaded/Health_Trust_Promotional_Flyer.pdf
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October 4, 2025
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Just happened across this and thought it interesting and relevant.
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September 30, 2025
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Latest USCG newsletter: https://uscgboating.org/library/boating-safety-circulars/Boating-Safety-Circular-Fall-2025.pdf The Fall 2025 Boating Safety Circular is now available on our website, and includes articles/information on the following: USCG Booth at IBEX Risk Mitigation Series 9: Plugs, Pigtails, and Pre-wired Chargers, Oh My! Electrical Updates with ABYC New Safety Compliance Officer Why do Boatbuilders Need to Follow the Regulations? Coast Guard Uncovers …
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August 19, 2025
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We all receive far too much mail in our inboxes but this one put out by the office of the Governor is generally worth a scan for useful info. Click the image to see more.
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August 13, 2025
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The Jefferson County Beacon appears to be a good hub of information. Here is the link to their Calendar of Events.
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August 6, 2025
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GIVEN HOW COLD OUR WATER IS, THIS ARTICLE SEEMED INTERESTING. A look back to 2024 is interesting. The 2024 season, by most projections, including by the U.S. National Hurricane Center, projected an “above average” season. The reasons given were multiple, as no one single parameter can be used to predict future weather or climate. But …
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This post is to introduce you to both District 2 Port Commissioner candidates running in this year’s election. Our current D2 Port Commissioner Carol Hasse is running for re-election. Her website and statements are here: https://www.carolhasse.com/. You can email carol@portofpt.com Also running for the D2 seat is Clayborn (CJ) …
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July 28, 2025
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Coast Guard officials Thursday announced the service is renaming its operational districts across the U.S., dropping the numbered system used for more than 80 years and replaced with regional designations. Keep reading on NF site
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In case you missed it on KPTZ on July 16th, 2025: Click below.
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Recycling flyer: https://jeffersoncountysolidwaste.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/20254-Recycling-flyer-Glass-is-back-7-15-25-1.pdf
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This post is a modified version of last weeks post. The information is here for your review. There are some who think this is a good idea and increasingly, those who do not. We are interested in your views and your long term vision for Port Townsend. ACL (American Cruise Lines) Sales pitch at the …
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July 11, 2025
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Interesting site, data that begs the question regarding our industry….See below. Find County-Level Labor Market Data Are you interested in the economic health of your county? Do you need county specific information for economic development or business projects? Check out the Labor Market County Profiles on our website. What you can find in the county …
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Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2025/07/state-employment-categories-do-not-include-maritime/
Gardiner Boat Ramp to Temporarily Close for Construction from July 14 to October 3, 2025 By Port of Port Townsend on Jul 03, 2025 12:43 pm IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gardiner Boat Ramp to Temporarily Close for Construction from July 14 to October 3, 2025 Jefferson County, WA — The Port of Port Townsend announces the temporary …
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Take this Washington–approved online boating course to complete your boaters safety education. Boat-ed.com is a delegated provider for the Washington State Parks.
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In the spirit of our workforce development: Launch Your Maritime Career resource page. This landing spot for jobs, training and gaining experience is geared to folks just graduating high school and entering the workforce, but is open to anyone interested or working in a maritime career. The focus is primarily on East Jefferson county, but …
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Underground Utility Construction Resumes on Monday By Port of Port Townsend on Jun 20, 2025 09:42 am FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2025 Underground Utility Construction to Resume June 23 at Boat Haven Construction of a new underground force main will resume at Boat Haven, starting Monday, June 23 and ending June 27, 2025. The …
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Maritime Washington Photo Contest Now Open Enter your photo From the Shore or On the Water in the second annual Maritime Washington National Heritage Area photo contest! Entries are open now, so share your photo on our website by July 9 to highlight the stories, places, and people of our saltwater shores! Both winners will receive America the Beautiful National Park …
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