Corrections and updates::: In preparation for the PTMTA 2024 Board of Trustees election to be held at the Annual General Membership Meeting on November 2nd, our members have been seeking nominees for the 6 seats opening up at the end of this year. There is still time to nominate yourself or a colleague. Our Board …
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Our own Jeremy Johnson has partnered with Maritime WA to create videos featuring Washington’s maritime culture, trades, and heritage. The first 2 videos are posted. Have a look at the latest featuring Esther Whitmore at Haven Boatworks. Click image to play on Youtube. SEE ALSO: The first video describing what the National Maritime Heritage Corridor …
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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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Click the image to reach the PDF version of this quarter’s Port Report.
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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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In case you missed the Boatyard BBQ or the latest Our Working Waterfront Podcast, here it is:
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Contact Pete Stein ASAP if you want to have a pass reserved for you to participate in the Port of PT/PTMTA Pacific Expo booth November 8-10. It is a fun and worthwhile event.
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Please join us on November 2nd, 5:30pm at the Nomura Building 385 Benedict Street for Updates, Pizza, and Conversation. Get an update from your board members, share your questions, concerns, suggestions…, nominate yourself or a colleague to join the board, (we are short 2 nominees!) Vote for the next board of trustees and any other …
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Starts October 16, 2023 4:30-6:30PM Meets weekly for eight weeks – There may still be space. WHERE: Point Hudson Pavilion 335 Hudson Street Port Townsend, WA 98368
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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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The next PTMTA Board of Trustees monthly meeting will be held on October 10th, Tuesday, in the Nomura Building downstairs space at 5:30. Please email with issues you would like to bring to our attention. Or contact any of our board members directly. What is a board meeting like? PTMTA members are welcome to attend. …
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In preparation for the PTMTA 2024 Board of Trustees election to be held at the Annual General Membership Meeting on November 2nd, our members have been seeking nominees for the 6 seats opening up at the end of this year. There is still time to nominate yourself or a colleague. Our Board of Trustees should …
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Commission Business Meeting and Workshop October 11, 2023 By Port of Port Townsend on Oct 06, 2023 03:53 pm The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Public Workshop & Regular Meeting of the Port Commission on October 11, 2023, have been posted. The Port Commission has two meetings scheduled for Wednesday, October 11. The 9:30 …
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Short Farm Community Drop-In Open House – Wednesday, October 18 at 5:30 pm. (Link to Port Page) By Port of Port Townsend on Oct 04, 2023 01:27 pm October 18, 2023 – 5:30 – 7:00 pm Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road, Chimacum, WA 98325 Brief Port Staff Presentation on the Upcoming Short …
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KPTZ joins with the League of Women Voters-Jefferson County in presenting three candidate forums, which will be broadcast live on 91.9 FM. The forums will take place on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings, October 2 through 4 from 6-7pm. – Wednesday, October 4 is the race for Port Commissioner for the Port of Port Townsend. Questions …
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The Port of PT held it’s first big Boatyard BBQ event Thursday September 28th. The event was a welcome home to our fishing fleet and a thank you to all of our marine trades and fisher folk. Port Commissioner Pam Petranek, herself a commercial fisherman. This editor asked the commissioner to share her moving speech …
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If you are not on Facebook, you might have missed this spotlight of long time PTMTA member, Cape Cleare, By Kaila Janders, Cape Cleare Crew. https://www.foodcoop.coop/blog/2023/9/26/from-sea-to-table-cape-cleare-is-perfecting-the-art-of-sustainable-fishing?fbclid=IwAR100LW5PZVC58M6eVEsJY6waeKAfIugSqgmIiPCv21UQcKEr4Igz5QvnOw By Kaila Janders, Cape Cleare Crew Trolling is a simple, humble method of fishing that uses lures to attract salmon to bite theirhooks. It is an environmentally friendly and …
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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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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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