Latest News
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2022/12/navigation-and-seamanship-classes/
National Working Waterfront year in review
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
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2022/12/national-working-waterfront-year-in-review/
Happy Winter Holidays!
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.
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2022/12/happy-winter-holidays/
Port special meeting: Short’s Family Farm
Posted: Notice of Special Meeting January 17, 2023 Short’s Family Farm By Port of Port Townsend on Dec 16, 2022 11:56 am Notice of Special Meeting Materials have been posted for a special meeting on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. At 6 p.m., the Port Commission will meet in person at the Chimacum Grange #681, 9572 …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2022/12/port-special-meeting-shorts-family-farm/
Nominations Now Open for the 2023 Jefferson County Community Leadership Awards
The Marine Trades have been recognized in past years and continued recognition would be well deserved. The Business Leader of the Year Award is presented to an individual that demonstrates a history of vision, service, and leadership for the betterment of the Jefferson County community. This individual has built a legacy of building other leaders …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2022/12/nominations-now-open-for-the-2023-jefferson-county-community-leadership-awards/
Olympic Peninsula Small Business Boost-Free-Apply before 12/31
The Economic Development Councils of Clallam, Grays Harbor and Jefferson Counties, as well as Peninsula and Grays Harbor Colleges, are thrilled to announce this new innovative grant funded program. The program offers FREE professional legal and/or marketing services (including simple website development) to under-served businesses within our 3 counties, through June 1, 2023. Apply for …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2022/12/olympic-peninsula-small-business-boost-free-apply-before-1231/
Advanced First Aid & CPR/AED course
[ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advanced-first-aid-and-cpraed-for-the-mariner-march-tickets-432213360797 ] Brief Course Description: Combining a highly experiential (16 hour) in-person training with a (4-6 hour) self-paced Maritime Medicine Online course, this program provides all the skills, practice and knowledge needed to handle a range of medical and traumatic emergencies at sea. This class is US Sailing accredited, meets World Sailing Offshore Special …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2022/12/advanced-first-aid-cpraed-course/
December 14 Port of PT meetings
Commission Meeting and Workshop December 14 By Port of Port Townsend on Dec 09, 2022 03:57 pm The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Public Workshop & Regular Meeting of the Port of Port Townsend Commission on December 14, 2022, have been posted. The Port Commission has two meetings scheduled for Wednesday, December 14. On …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2022/12/december-14-port-of-pt-meetings/
Hooked on Wooden Boats is back
Dan Mattson’s podcast Hooked on Wooden Boats in back on air Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hooked-on-wooden-boats/id467669628 Dan has interviewed many of our local maritime characters, trades-folk, sailors, and many more whom he caught with his microphone while they were visiting. We will archive this link under “Our Stories” and we hope there is lots here for you to …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2022/12/hooked-on-wooden-boats-is-back/
…Coast Guard’s ‘paper captain’ crackdown
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2022/12/coast-guards-paper-captain-crackdown/
Fleet Decarbonization Accelerator
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2022/12/fleet-decarbonization-accelerator/
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2022/12/kptzs-our-working-waterfront-120922/
Renewal letters are in the mail
If your business recognizes the value of the Economic Impact Study, Industry marketing and education, and our efforts to make your voices heard by local and state decision makers, please consider making additional donations above our $50 membership. The full service boatyards and the sole proprietors all pay the same to be members in an …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2022/12/reneal-letters-are-in-the-mail/
Welcome New Members!
The PTMTA welcomes new members Lou Geraghty of Horus Horizon Marine See Horus Horizon Marine on our Services Directory & Puget Sound Express See Puget Sound Express in our Services Directory Welcome back ! PT FUEL DOCK
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2022/12/welcome-new-members/
New Solar Up and Running at the NWSWB
Brings financial, environmental, educational benefits The newly installed 164 solar panels on the roofs of the Marine Systems and Hammond Boatbuilding shops have been online for four days and have produced 295 kwh. That’s 73.75 kw per day of production this time of year (low solar production season). To put this into perspective the average …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2022/12/new-solar-up-and-running-at-the-nwswb/
Congrats to local sailors for winning the ARC22!
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2022/12/congrats-to-local-sailors-for-winning-the-arc22/
KPTZ Archive #209 Carol Hasse
Revisiting the beginnings of the KPTZ Working Waterfront podcasts in order to archive them in “Our Stories” tab to the right. #209 Carol Hasse, PT Port Commissioner
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2022/12/kptz-archive-209-carol-hasse/
Marine Systems Intensives
Courses are filling up fast! Register now. Marine Systems 5-day Intensives are back! Some course dates are already on a wait list so be sure to register for your spot now. Marine Electrical: March 20-24 (wait list) & June 26-30 Marine Diesel Engines: March 27-31 (nearing wait list) & August 7-11 Marine Outboard Engines: …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2022/11/marine-systems-intensives/
Housing – 2nd Floor: (Room/Bath/Office) for Rent
In – Port Hadlock – Short Walk to QFC / Boat Building School Owner Zaque writes:” Please consider the attached housing details and photos. I’m hoping to lock down a renter by December 12th or sooner. I know there are often people working in the boat yards looking for housing so I thought I’d send …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2022/11/housing-2nd-floor-roombathoffice-for-rent/
JOBS: Schooner Adventuress
Immediate Opening: Winter Deckhand Sound Experience aboard the schooner Adventuress is hiring for a winter deckhand. The position involves both carrying out routine shipboard maintenance and working with volunteers. The Adventuress is in very good condition after extensive restoration and needs professional maintenance to keep her in such beautiful shape. This year the bulk of …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2022/11/jobs-schooner-adventuress/