Marine Exchange of Puget Sound
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Founded in 1980, the Marine Exchange of Puget Sound is a member-supported association dedicated to strengthening the maritime transportation community by facilitating safe, secure, efficient and environmentally responsible maritime operations marexps.com
Foss is hiring for a Marine Designer in Seattle! Interested or know someone who might be? Learn more/apply below.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Foss is hiring for a Marine Designer in Seattle! Interested or know someone who might be? Learn more/apply below.
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To those who’ve worn the uniform, thank you. On #VeteransDay, we honor all who have served, with a special salute to the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Navy heroes who have protected our waters and communities. Your service and sacrifice have strengthened the maritime safety net we rely on every day.
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
To those who’ve worn the uniform, thank you. On #VeteransDay, we honor all who have served, with a special salute to the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Navy heroes who have protected our waters and communities. Your service and sacrifice have strengthened the maritime safety net we rely on every day.
The National Harbor Safety 2026 is not only build for impact, but is ready to provide a working forum for circulating ideas, asking important questions, and building lasting connections.
Join us March 2026, and learn more. marexps.com/national-hsc...
Join us March 2026, and learn more. marexps.com/national-hsc...
November 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The National Harbor Safety 2026 is not only build for impact, but is ready to provide a working forum for circulating ideas, asking important questions, and building lasting connections.
Join us March 2026, and learn more. marexps.com/national-hsc...
Join us March 2026, and learn more. marexps.com/national-hsc...
We’ve been keeping this surprise for a while now … but are thrilled to announce a new special episode with Port of Seattle Commissioner Sam Cho!
Tune in Friday, we can’t wait! maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
Tune in Friday, we can’t wait! maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:59 PM
We’ve been keeping this surprise for a while now … but are thrilled to announce a new special episode with Port of Seattle Commissioner Sam Cho!
Tune in Friday, we can’t wait! maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
Tune in Friday, we can’t wait! maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
For any of the commuters out there, new tolling rules on SR 167 are officially in effect. Learn more and get information on the Flex Pass here: wsdotblog.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
The time has come! New tolling rules on SR 167 go into effect on Monday, Oct. 20
By: Lauren McLaughlin For most of the year we’ve been telling people that big changes are coming to SR 167 this fall. That’s still true, b...
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October 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
For any of the commuters out there, new tolling rules on SR 167 are officially in effect. Learn more and get information on the Flex Pass here: wsdotblog.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
The Port of Anacortes has been working to redevelop the North and West Basins at Cap Sante Marina, and the project is now in the permitting phase with the City. You can keep up with the project and learn more about the redevelopment on their website here www.portofanacortes.com/redevelopmen...
Port of Anacortes | NW Basin Redevelopment
CAP SANTE NORTH & WEST BASIN UPLAND REDEVELOPMENT
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October 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The Port of Anacortes has been working to redevelop the North and West Basins at Cap Sante Marina, and the project is now in the permitting phase with the City. You can keep up with the project and learn more about the redevelopment on their website here www.portofanacortes.com/redevelopmen...
ICYMI Tosca Pinder on insuring emerging technology: rom floating data centers to the challenges of underwriting innovation, Tosca breaks down how marine insurance works and how she is working to adapt it for new needs.
Listen now maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
Listen now maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
October 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
ICYMI Tosca Pinder on insuring emerging technology: rom floating data centers to the challenges of underwriting innovation, Tosca breaks down how marine insurance works and how she is working to adapt it for new needs.
Listen now maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
Listen now maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
"298 total ship calls across 8 home port cruise brands operating 14 different ships"
www.portseattle.org/news/2025-cr...
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2025 Cruise Season Ends with Record Passenger Numbers
The Port of Seattle announced today the completion of the 2025 cruise season. The record cruise season delivered an estimated $1.2 billion in regional economic benefit, while providing more than…
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October 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
"298 total ship calls across 8 home port cruise brands operating 14 different ships"
www.portseattle.org/news/2025-cr...
www.portseattle.org/news/2025-cr...
(1/3) We’re proud to host the National Harbor Safety Conference in Seattle on March 24–25, 2026 at Bell Harbor International Conference Center. Discounted early bird registration is open through December 31st marexps.com/national-hsc...
October 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM
(1/3) We’re proud to host the National Harbor Safety Conference in Seattle on March 24–25, 2026 at Bell Harbor International Conference Center. Discounted early bird registration is open through December 31st marexps.com/national-hsc...
Register now for the Washington Fishermen’s Convention. This event is put on by Washington Sea Grant and will be held December 4 - December 8. Meals and a happy hour are also included in registration!
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October 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Register now for the Washington Fishermen’s Convention. This event is put on by Washington Sea Grant and will be held December 4 - December 8. Meals and a happy hour are also included in registration!
wsg.washington.edu/event/washin...
wsg.washington.edu/event/washin...
MFSA is looking for a Training Coordinator!
Theywill serve as an independent contractor under the direction of the Fire Protection Agencies Advisory Council’s Planning Section, supporting training initiatives and contributing to strategic planning efforts.
mfsa.com/about-us/bus...
Theywill serve as an independent contractor under the direction of the Fire Protection Agencies Advisory Council’s Planning Section, supporting training initiatives and contributing to strategic planning efforts.
mfsa.com/about-us/bus...
Business Opportunities – Maritime Fire & Safety Association
Requests for quotes, services
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October 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
MFSA is looking for a Training Coordinator!
Theywill serve as an independent contractor under the direction of the Fire Protection Agencies Advisory Council’s Planning Section, supporting training initiatives and contributing to strategic planning efforts.
mfsa.com/about-us/bus...
Theywill serve as an independent contractor under the direction of the Fire Protection Agencies Advisory Council’s Planning Section, supporting training initiatives and contributing to strategic planning efforts.
mfsa.com/about-us/bus...
From April through September, Puget Sound saw 285 cruise ship calls, up from 262 in 2024 and 271 in 2023. August lead at 61 arrivals—the highest monthly total in the past 3 years.
It’s worth noting that this growth can offset declines in other vessel types when looking at overall arrivals data.
It’s worth noting that this growth can offset declines in other vessel types when looking at overall arrivals data.
October 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
From April through September, Puget Sound saw 285 cruise ship calls, up from 262 in 2024 and 271 in 2023. August lead at 61 arrivals—the highest monthly total in the past 3 years.
It’s worth noting that this growth can offset declines in other vessel types when looking at overall arrivals data.
It’s worth noting that this growth can offset declines in other vessel types when looking at overall arrivals data.
"The NTSB has released its investigation report ... concluding that OceanGate’s inadequate engineering process and flawed analysis of monitoring data directly caused the catastrophic failure that killed all five persons aboard"
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NTSB Finds OceanGate Ignored Critical Damage Before Titan’s Final Dive
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its investigation report into the June 18, 2023, implosion of the submersible Titan, concluding that OceanGate’s inadequate engineering process…
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October 15, 2025 at 8:54 PM
"The NTSB has released its investigation report ... concluding that OceanGate’s inadequate engineering process and flawed analysis of monitoring data directly caused the catastrophic failure that killed all five persons aboard"
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gcaptain.com/ntsb-finds-o...
🧭 How do we guide students into maritime careers?
Tosca Pinder shares the origin story of the Intl. Propeller Club’s student mentorship program discussing how students are matched with mentors, building meaningful connections, and the responsibility we all share to support the next generation.
Tosca Pinder shares the origin story of the Intl. Propeller Club’s student mentorship program discussing how students are matched with mentors, building meaningful connections, and the responsibility we all share to support the next generation.
October 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
🧭 How do we guide students into maritime careers?
Tosca Pinder shares the origin story of the Intl. Propeller Club’s student mentorship program discussing how students are matched with mentors, building meaningful connections, and the responsibility we all share to support the next generation.
Tosca Pinder shares the origin story of the Intl. Propeller Club’s student mentorship program discussing how students are matched with mentors, building meaningful connections, and the responsibility we all share to support the next generation.
"... October 14-17 will consider formal adoption of the “Net-Zero Framework” – a comprehensive regulatory package aimed at achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from shipping by or around 2050."
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Global Shipping Industry Set to Adopt World's First International Carbon Pricing Scheme
Governments at the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) are expected to adopt the world’s first global carbon pricing scheme on any international polluter next week, as the shipping…
gcaptain.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
"... October 14-17 will consider formal adoption of the “Net-Zero Framework” – a comprehensive regulatory package aimed at achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from shipping by or around 2050."
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gcaptain.com/global-shipp...
Port of Everett, Maritime Institute & Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center partner to launch first high school maritime program in Snohomish County.
"seniors... have an opportunity to become fully credentialed & professionally trained mariners by the time they graduate" www.portofeverett.com/news_detail_...
"seniors... have an opportunity to become fully credentialed & professionally trained mariners by the time they graduate" www.portofeverett.com/news_detail_...
Guest Moorage
Port of Everett
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October 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Port of Everett, Maritime Institute & Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center partner to launch first high school maritime program in Snohomish County.
"seniors... have an opportunity to become fully credentialed & professionally trained mariners by the time they graduate" www.portofeverett.com/news_detail_...
"seniors... have an opportunity to become fully credentialed & professionally trained mariners by the time they graduate" www.portofeverett.com/news_detail_...
The Marine Division with King County Metro Transit is hiring for a Deckhand position for the Water Taxi team!!
Learn more and apply now: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/king...
Learn more and apply now: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/king...
Deckhand
The Marine Division with King County Metro Transit is hiring for a Deckhand position for the Water Taxi team. Deckhands work onboard our Water Taxi vessels, which are based out of the Pier 48 terminal...
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October 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The Marine Division with King County Metro Transit is hiring for a Deckhand position for the Water Taxi team!!
Learn more and apply now: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/king...
Learn more and apply now: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/king...
September 2025 saw 246 total arrivals, up 5 arrivals from September 2024 (241) but still 7 arrivals below September 2023 (253).
Despite this relatively stable month, total arrivals for the year are down significantly (-44) compared to this time last year 2024.
Despite this relatively stable month, total arrivals for the year are down significantly (-44) compared to this time last year 2024.
October 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
September 2025 saw 246 total arrivals, up 5 arrivals from September 2024 (241) but still 7 arrivals below September 2023 (253).
Despite this relatively stable month, total arrivals for the year are down significantly (-44) compared to this time last year 2024.
Despite this relatively stable month, total arrivals for the year are down significantly (-44) compared to this time last year 2024.
🎙️New episode of the #MaritimeMorningBrief out now! Tosca Pinder joins us to talk about career pivots, the role of mentorship, self-reflection, and the courage to change course when a path no longer serves you.
For anyone who’s ever asked: “Am I where I want to be?”
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For anyone who’s ever asked: “Am I where I want to be?”
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October 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
🎙️New episode of the #MaritimeMorningBrief out now! Tosca Pinder joins us to talk about career pivots, the role of mentorship, self-reflection, and the courage to change course when a path no longer serves you.
For anyone who’s ever asked: “Am I where I want to be?”
maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
For anyone who’s ever asked: “Am I where I want to be?”
maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
The Seattle Fire Department is currently accepting applications for entry-level firefighter and EMT positions!!
Learn more and submit your application here: www.seattle.gov/fire/jobs-an...
Learn more and submit your application here: www.seattle.gov/fire/jobs-an...
Apply Now - Fire | seattle.gov
Apply to become a Seattle Firefighter/EMT
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October 7, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The Seattle Fire Department is currently accepting applications for entry-level firefighter and EMT positions!!
Learn more and submit your application here: www.seattle.gov/fire/jobs-an...
Learn more and submit your application here: www.seattle.gov/fire/jobs-an...
THIS WEDNESDAY on the #MaritimeMorningBrief: Tosca Pinder, VP at USI Insurance and longtime maritime advocate.
Hear about how she got her start in marine insurance, the power of mentorship in shaping careers, and her advise on "happy checks".
🎧 Listen Wednesday maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
Hear about how she got her start in marine insurance, the power of mentorship in shaping careers, and her advise on "happy checks".
🎧 Listen Wednesday maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
October 6, 2025 at 8:28 PM
THIS WEDNESDAY on the #MaritimeMorningBrief: Tosca Pinder, VP at USI Insurance and longtime maritime advocate.
Hear about how she got her start in marine insurance, the power of mentorship in shaping careers, and her advise on "happy checks".
🎧 Listen Wednesday maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
Hear about how she got her start in marine insurance, the power of mentorship in shaping careers, and her advise on "happy checks".
🎧 Listen Wednesday maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
An episode we know you've been waiting for ... Tosca Pinder on the #MaritimeMorningBrief, out Wednesday!
October 6, 2025 at 8:14 PM
An episode we know you've been waiting for ... Tosca Pinder on the #MaritimeMorningBrief, out Wednesday!
“'This was an extremely rare event that required a complex and unique salvage operation,' ... the efforts employed side-scan sonar and remotely operated vehicles to locate submerged containers. Dive teams were also used to inspect the bottom of the Mississippi" maritime-executive.com/article/port...
Port of Long Beach Recovery Completed and Containership Departs
The recovery from the container collapse at the Port of Long Beach has been completed, and the safety restrictions have been lifted. The containership...
maritime-executive.com
October 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
“'This was an extremely rare event that required a complex and unique salvage operation,' ... the efforts employed side-scan sonar and remotely operated vehicles to locate submerged containers. Dive teams were also used to inspect the bottom of the Mississippi" maritime-executive.com/article/port...
Global Maritime Forum report warns the industry risks a leadership crisis if diversity barriers are not addressed. With a projected shortage of 90,000 trained officers by 2026, the study highlights how exclusionary norms and practices still hold back capable leaders.
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Global Maritime Forum Warns Industry Risks Leadership Crisis Without Diversity Reform
A comprehensive new report from the Global Maritime Forum reveals how outdated norms and exclusionary practices are preventing the maritime sector from realizing its full leadership potential at a…
gcaptain.com
October 2, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Global Maritime Forum report warns the industry risks a leadership crisis if diversity barriers are not addressed. With a projected shortage of 90,000 trained officers by 2026, the study highlights how exclusionary norms and practices still hold back capable leaders.
gcaptain.com/global-marit...
gcaptain.com/global-marit...
A new special episode of the #MaritimeMorningBrief dropping soon and another recording in the works!
Any guesses on who we might be sitting down with tomorrow? (or who you hope it is?)
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Any guesses on who we might be sitting down with tomorrow? (or who you hope it is?)
maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
October 1, 2025 at 7:29 PM
A new special episode of the #MaritimeMorningBrief dropping soon and another recording in the works!
Any guesses on who we might be sitting down with tomorrow? (or who you hope it is?)
maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
Any guesses on who we might be sitting down with tomorrow? (or who you hope it is?)
maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com