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Electric Outboard and Inboard Motors Are Here!
Did you know that the company ePropulsion manufactures electric outboard and inboard motors? These new eco-friendly motors are available all over the world, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico. These motors are easy-to-use alternatives to the small...
Maritime Innovation Center Coming to Seattle
The Port of Seattle has started renovating the historic Ship Supply Building at Fishermen’s Terminal to become the Maritime Innovation Center. The Center will foster collaboration and innovation for all sectors of the maritime industry, including commercial fishing...
Port Everett’s Maritime Training Center
The Maritime Institute has a new satellite location at the Port of Everett Waterfront. The Institute has signed a 10-year lease for the Everett site, where training for commercial vessel operations is now provided for those seeking a variety of career opportunities in...
Classic Vessels on Display at Bell Harbor Marina
The Classic Yacht Association, Pacific Northwest Fleet, invites the general public to a free viewing of 45 classic yachts at Pier 66, Bell Harbor Marina. Show hours are 10 am to 4 pm, June 15 and June 16. Dedicated to the preservation of fine old classic motor yachts,...
Harbour Air Converting to Electric Propulsion
Seaplane airline Harbour Air will be converting its fleet of 45 de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver aircraft to electric power. The government of British Columbia has voiced support for Harbour Air’s electrification program in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions....
Invasion of the European Green Crab
Sightings of the invasive European Green Crab have significantly increased over the last few years. These voracious non-native crabs gobble up a variety of shellfish and destroy eelgrass habitats by foraging and burrowing into the seabed. Introduced to California more...
Dial-A-Buoy Voice Service Discontinued
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a weather Service Change Notice regarding Dial-A-Buoy voice response. This important NOAA Notice is copied below: Effective Sunday March 17, 2024, the National Weather Service National Data Buoy...
What is a National Heritage Area?
Did you know that National Heritage Areas (NHAs) are designated by Congress as places where natural, cultural, and historic resources are deemed to be of significant importance? The Maritime National Heritage Area for Washington State includes 3,000 miles of shoreline...
Special Boat Show Presentation – UW Rowing
University of Washington historian, Eric Cohen, has put together a panel knowledgeable in the sport of rowing for a special presentation at the Seattle Boat Show on Sunday, February 4, starting at 1 pm. Together, the panel will provide fascinating insights into the...
Exploring North Coast B.C. – New 4th Edition
If you’re planning to spend time cruising north of Vancouver Island this year, you will want to carry a copy of the recently updated 4th Edition of the Douglass’ guidebook, Exploring the North Coast of British Columbia, a guidebook that covers many of the anchorages...
Derelict Aquatic Structures to Be Removed
Thanks to the passage of Washington State House Bill 1378 and Senate Bill 5433, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will soon begin the removal of derelict aquatic structures along Washington’s waterways that pose environmental and safety hazards. The new...
Department of Ecology – Bellingham Bay Cleanup
The Washington Dept. of Ecology is managing 12 sites in the Bellingham Bay area, all on or near the waterfront. Two cleanup sites have been completed and the other 10 sites are on the way to completion. The Port of Bellingham and the City of Bellingham, along with...
B.C. Rebuilding Fish Habitats that Benefit Communities
Coastal British Columbia depends on sustainable fishing. The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship is responsible for ensuring the long-term health of fish habitats throughout the province. The following are excerpts from two recent B.C. News Releases....
William Garden Vessel, Puffin – Lead Boat for Waggoner Alaska Flotilla
Sam Devlin of Devlin Boats, and Mark Bunzel of Waggoner, will be aboard the William Garden designed 47-foot powerboat, Puffin, the lead boat for the 2024 Waggoner flotilla to Southeast Alaska, departing May 28. Puffin was built by Jensen Shipyard of Friday Harbor,...
B.C. Leaders Gathered to Advance Indigenous Relations
The following is an excerpt from a News Release published by BC Government News, Office of the Premier: First Nations leaders and provincial officials from across B.C. came together on November 2nd for the eighth B.C. Cabinet and First Nations Leaders’ Gathering to...