Stationed at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory PNNL-Sequim campus, Research Vessel (RV) Resilience is the first hybrid vessel in the Department of Energy fleet. RV Resilience is able to operate on diesel engines or in a completely electric mode using onboard battery banks. These batteries can be charged with the diesel engines, at any marina, or through a rapid charging station at the PNNL-Sequim campus dock.

Learning about the diversity of water histories is intertwined into everything we do from the development of our educational curriculum to our consulting philosophy. Today we are going to delve deeper into how uplifting diverse water cultures is important for personal relationships with water, inspiring cultural appreciation and holistic understanding, healing generational trauma, reintegrating ancestral practices, and innovation.

The Washington Maritime Federation (WMF) released a study documenting the tremendous impact of maritime businesses and activities on Washington State’s economy. The average annual compensation in maritime-related jobs is $112,000 including benefits. The study details an industry that is a foundation of our state’s economy and a leader in innovation and sustainability.

As part of our Career Connect Washington Maritime Sector ongoing work, we actively track, document, and inform about emerging technologies and trends. Technology will drive maritime workforce development and programming at all levels, ensuring student technicians, the current workforce, and faculty have access to relevant, standards-based curriculum and professional development opportunities. Click on the following link for more information.

Navigating Sustainability: Ammonia’s Potential for Maritime Shipping, October 17, 2023, Maritime Executive – this article discusses decarbonization efforts and the viability of ammonia as a fuel.

When I became a mariner in 1998 it required very little of me. I needed sea days, I took a few tests and paid some fees, and puff I was a credentialed mariner! Upgrading was the same, more sea days, testing, fees, and done!

Congratulations to the Wood Technology Center at Seattle Central College! The program is receiving a $750,000 grant through the Lowe’s Foundation. The grant will help support the training and preparation of students for the skilled trades. The Wood Technology Center at Seattle Central College offers several programs, including boat building/fine carpentry.

Collaborative relationships in which a seasoned professional shares their knowledge, experience, insights, and resources with a less experienced individual, is known as mentorship. It’s not a new concept, but I do think it is something that isn’t talked about enough.

Embarking on a rewarding career in the maritime industry doesn't have to come at the cost of burdensome student debt. Nestled in Ballard, just a few minutes from downtown Seattle, is the Seattle Maritime Academy, where aspiring mariners find a path to success without the financial strain. With a commitment to delivering top-notch maritime education, this renowned institution offers students a chance to launch their careers in a thriving industry.

People reach out to us asking for us to send BIPOC their way, but when we express our need to build a relationship with their organization first and the importance of them evaluating and strengthening their workplace culture before inviting BIPOC folks in, we’ve not always been met with the same eagerness and enthusiasm.

I was the child obsessed with whales who was encouraged to become a marine biologist. However, 10 years later and after a few classes of statistics and biology, I realized that a science research career fraught with data analysis was simply not for me.

From aluminum boat builders to the Youth Marine Foundation in Tacoma, meet the people who make up the Washington State Maritime Industry in our inaugural Profiles in Maritime video series.

This site is for anyone interested in learning more about the Washington State maritime industry, career opportunities, education and training resources, projects and initiatives that support the technical workforce of the industry, industry events and activities, and resource links.