News Category: FYI
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“Extraordinary Circumstances” for commercial fishing in Alaska
The Alaska seafood industry is facing extraordinary market challenges. A convergence of domestic and international circumstances has created hardship for everyone in our industry. The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Board of Directors recognizes that these market downturns acutely affect Alaska fishermen; the men and women who mold their lives around our fishing seasons to support …
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DID you feel the October 8th quake?
The US Geological Society keeps track of earthquakes around the world. On October 8th, there was a 4.2 quake just south of Port Townsend. The USGS has a survey that helps to inform them of the impacts of quakes called “Did you feel it?”. See the details for that quake HERE and fill out the …
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Pretty Big Deal for Sea Marine & NWMC
Reading the NWMC’s Stem to Stern newsletter, this notice about SEA Marine’s big donation in support of the Maritime Discovery Program is a big deal: The Maritime Discovery Program connects 7th-grade coursework with maritime experiences and real-world problem-solving, fostering leadership skills, self-confidence, and critical thinking. Reading, writing, mathematics, and the sciences come to life through …
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Waste Collection Event Update
Many of us just don’t like email but it is how a lot of important communication reaches us these days. The PTMTA is not alone in its efforts to get badly needed member input. Agencies working to get the services you need, also need to correctly understand your needs so please be sure to speak …
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Maritime CEO Round Table
The Clallam Economic Development Council is hosting a Maritime CEO Roundtable at the Westport Yachts conference room on Oct 4th from 1-3pm. See details below. Principles and CEOs in the industry will discuss what their greatest challenges to growth are and we will talk about your most critical workforce needs are. Our legislators will also …
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Pacific islands sanctuary debated at House hearing
A proposed 770,000 square mil marine sanctuary would incorporate the existing Remote Island Marine National Monument and “currently unprotected submerged lands and waters,” according to the Biden administration. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service graphic. Read or listen to this article on National Fisherman’s website :https://www.nationalfisherman.com/west-coast-pacific/pacific-islands-sanctuary-debated-at-house-hearing?
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Commercial Fishing Internships (funding available for 3 projects)
The National Working Waterfront Network will be coordinating another round of internships for the Spring 2024 semester. We are currently seeking proposals for applied research that advances the resiliency and sustainability of commercial fishing communities from those involved in a variety of activities related to commercial fishing. The project must be proposed by an entity/entities …
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Input needed! Community Wildfire Plan
With the wildfires locally and in other parts of the US and Canada over the past few months serving as a reminder of how lucky we are at the moment, we are reaching our to ask for a few minutes of your time to contribute to Jefferson County’s first ever Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Community …
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Berg invites ‘Drinks with the Director’ 9/20/23 +
Executive Director Eron Berg of the Port of Port Townsend is inviting Port-based workers and other residents to join him for informal chats over coffee that start Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 9 a.m. READ MORE>>>
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A Proclamation on Labor Day, 2023
The PTMTA wishes to thank each and every one of our marine trades community members for your dedication to excellence in the work you do. Wishing you all a Happy Labor Day 2023! Labor Day is more than an annual federal holiday. Every year, presidents publish a Proclamation on Labor Day. The Department of Labor …
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Maritime High School announces partnership with the Seattle Maritime Academy
Innovative and groundbreaking—a partnership between Highline Public Schools, Northwest Maritime Center, and Seattle Maritime Academy (SMA) has officially been established to further address the increasing need for maritime employees. Since opening in 2021, it has been the mission of Maritime High School (MHS) to prepare its graduates for maritime careers or post-secondary education to continue …
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Gibboney update July 2023
For those interested in following what has since happened with our former Port of PT executive Director Sam Gibboney The Olympian reports: https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article277522068.html
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Business documentation request -scams alert
This editor received a suspicious request for annual filing and submitted a verification request to the Secretary of State’s office. They replied, And it was not a legitimate email. I was directed to look at other examples of scams on the SOS.WA.Gov website. You can see those examples by following the link below. From the …
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Coastal Cafe: Derelict & Abandoned vessels
Last year KPTZ’s Coastal Cafe recorded 2 episodes on the subject of WA State’s program for handling derelict and abandoned vessels. Below are the links to both episodes.
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Parking impacting access to the waterfront is not only an issue for Port Townsend
Food for Thought::: The July issue of Lattitude 38 includes an article titled “To the Guillotine” by Max Ebb, on pages 78-80. The article stood out for this Port Townsend mariner because of the arguments described at the featured meeting against government’s frequent attraction to bright and flashy projects that don’t pencil out, especially in …
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Net Your Problem…
Net Your Problem recycles old fishing nets. Read the latest article about it in National Fisherman: Net Your Problem is making the fishing industry greener one net at a time Learn more at Netyourproblem.com
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Port Commissioner District 1 election coming up
In case you missed it, The PT Leader reported May 17th on local elections this November. That article included a list of candidates who filed for various positions. Please note the highlighted Port Commissioner District 1 candidates. We will be announcing more on this election soon in order to keep you informed and we encourage …
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Alaska Salmon Season Back On….
Alaska salmon season back on after court halts closure that sought to protect orcas By MARK THIESSEN and AUDREY McAVOYJune 22, 2023 GMT ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday halted a lower court ruling that would have shut down southeast Alaska’s chinook salmon troll fishery for the summer to protect endangered …
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