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Join the PTMTA table at May 12th JOB FAIR


The PTMTA is registered with a booth so come down to the Chimacum Highschool and engage the next generation of our workforce by talking about what you do and seeing who may be good candidates for summer jobs and future jobs with your business. This is how we keep it all going into the future …

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May 10 Commission meeting and Workshop details


Commission Meeting and Workshop May 10 By Port of Port Townsend on May 05, 2023 03:26 pm The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Public Workshop & Regular Meeting of the Port Commission on May 10, 2023, have been posted. The Port Commission has two meetings scheduled for Wednesday, May 10. The 9:30 a.m. workshop …

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Fishing closure in the NEWS


CBS reporting: And Oregon Public Broadcasting: How is this closure impacting you? Let us know at PTMARINETRADES@gmail.com

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OUR WORKING WATERFRONt 4/14/2023 KPTZ


Here is The April edition of Our Working Waterfront podcast from KPTZ: Hit PLAY!

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Become a PTMTA Board member!


Small organizations like ours exist because we volunteer to serve on the Board of Trustees. The only way brochures get printed, the website gets maintained, letters get written, taxes get filed, general advocacy and promotion of our members and marine trades community all happens is because we make it happen. It is fun and worthwhile …

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PTMTA Board meeting May 9th


The PTMTA board of trustees will hold their monthly meeting at the Nomura building (385 Benedict Street) on Tuesday May 9th at 5:30PM. Members are welcome to attend. Masks are recommended and please do not attend if you have any cold or flu-like symptoms. If you have questions, concerns, suggestions, etc., and cannot attend, please …

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2023 Hull Raiser May 6th


 

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NWSWB Admissions Open House May 12th


Join us Virtually Friday, May 12th Spend some time on the couch, on your phone, or anywhere you wish at our virtual Admissions Open House this Friday, May 12th 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. PST. The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding offers real-world problem solving through hands-on programs in wooden boatbuilding and marine systems. Register …

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MAY Port Commission Meetings schedule


Upcoming Port Commission Meetings: Date                   Meeting & Time May 10:              9:30 a.m. Workshop and 1:00 p.m. Meeting May 24:              CANCELLED Regular Business Meeting May 25:              5:00 p.m. Intergovernmental Collaborative Group (ICG)

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Need Help? Send us your job postings…


The PTMTA blog was created as a resource for our marine trades and “Jobs” is just one of the categories. If you are looking for full time or temporary help, send us the details and we will post it. If you have a rental and would like to support maritime workforce and student housing, let …

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Coastal Cafe KPTZ podcast


In addition to Our Working Waterfront, KPTZ produces the Coastal Cafe podcast. Check out this episode about Washington’s emerging seaweed farming.

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Hazardous waste Survey – Help the Port of PT figure this out for all


FROM KIMBERLY WEBBER – Port of PT Specialist: Hi All I understand that the closure of the moderate risk waste facility has caused a lot of frustration and challenges for many of you. I promise you that we are working to try to alleviate some of this stress, but there are a lot of variables …

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The Port’s newest Engineer: Dave Nakagawara


Dave Nakagawara has been a building official for the City of Port Townsend. Starting June 1, he becomes the second engineer with the Port of Port Townsend. Civil Engineer Dave Nakagawara has joined the Port of Port Townsend’s capital facilities staff to help the Port complete its many planned upgrades in consultation with the community. …

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Port commission meeting April 26th


By Port of Port Townsend The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Regular Meeting of the Port of Port Townsend Commission on April 26, 2023 have been posted. Agenda topics include a Quarter 1, 2023 IDD Levy Project Funding Report. The 5:30 p.m. full meeting agenda is HERE and the public is invited to attend …

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Outboards: Maintenance, Care, and Troubleshooting May 6


Ask the NWMC about scholarships for their classes! Weekend Workshop: Outboards: Maintenance, Care, and Troubleshooting May 6 last day to register is May 1 9 AM – 5 PM (one hour for lunch) | $99 We’ve all been there—stranded. Whether at the dock or halfway across the straits, there is never a good time to …

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Free Technical Seminars Friday April 28th


FOR THE BOAT YARD April 28th The Boat School invites you to a free technical seminar at the Nomura Building on Friday April 28th from noon-1:30.  Learn about the latest innovations in alternator regulation and control directly from the designer/manufacturer.  Al Thomason, a founding engineer with Wakespeed will provide a technical overview of Wakespeed’s WS …

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Free Technical Talk reminder


April 28 at Boat Haven and 29th at the NWSWB FOR THE BOAT YARD The Boat School invites you to a free technical seminar at the Nomura Building on Friday April 28th from noon-1:30.  Learn about the latest innovations in alternator regulation and control directly from the designer/manufacturer.  Al Thomason, a founding engineer with Wakespeed …

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Ferry Walla Walla ran aground Sunday 4/15/23


Looks like the ferry crew got to practice all their emergency procedures. One has to love the kids and their hot chocolate for the stranded passengers. Read more here: https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2023/04/15/ferry-walla-walla-runs-aground-in-rich-passage/70118767007/

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Eight Bells for James Arsulis


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April 19/20, 2023 Port Commission Retreat. Public is invited


Port Commission Retreat By Port of Port Townsend on Apr 14, 2023 02:33 pm The Port of Port Townsend Commissioners and senior staff will attend a Commission Retreat on Wednesday & Thursday, April 19/20, 2023 beginning at 10:00 am each day at the Point Hudson Pavilion Building at 355 Hudson Street and also online. The …

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