The Coast Guard is urging Pacific Northwest mariners and beachgoers to prepare now as heavy weather season arrives.
Tillamook County Pioneer Article: Coast Guard Urges Preparedness Ahead of Heavy Weather in Pacific Northwest
Port of Vancouver USA’s Partnership with Cascadia Tech Maritime Program Wins Awards
The Port of Vancouver USA won three AAPA awards for partnering with Cascadia Technical Academy on the region’s first high school Maritime Technology Program.
KPTV Article: Portland City Council Approves Amendments to Plan for Future of Fuel Storage Hub Along Willamette River
Portland City Council approved tougher seismic and safety amendments for the Willamette River fuel hub that holds 90% of Oregon’s liquid fuel.
Marine Insight Article: U.S., South Korea and Germany Develop Digital Twin Technology to Predict Ammonia Leaks on Ships
ABS, HD KSOE and Siemens are teaming up on digital twin simulations that predict how ammonia leaks spread aboard ships before they’re built.
WorkBoat Article: Whatcom County Secures $25 Million for Lummi Island Ferry Replacement
Whatcom County has finalized a $25 million MARAD grant to replace the 60-year-old ferry Whatcom Chief and rebuild the Lummi Island terminals.
WorkBoat Article: Crowley Names Brea Schmidt Chief Financial Officer
Crowley has appointed Brea Schmidt chief financial officer, overseeing finance across its logistics, shipping, government and energy businesses.
Operations Assistant
T. Parker Host is hiring an Operations Assistant to keep vessel agency operations moving — boarding ships, running documentation, and transporting crew, parts, and supplies around the clock.
MarineLink Article: “This Is a Different Maritime Revival,” Says MarAd’s Carmel
A converted Caspian Sea firefighting tug is now Canada’s first new large Great Lakes cutter in three decades.
gCaptain Article: Port of Los Angeles Cargo Operations Disrupted After Containers Go Overboard
Three containers went overboard during cargo operations at the Port of Los Angeles, prompting a Coast Guard safety zone with two still submerged.
Port of Vancouver USA Extends Lecture Series for Screening of Documentary about Columbia River Jetties
The Port of Vancouver USA will screen Columbia River jetty documentary Taming the Mouth at Vancouver’s Kiggins Theatre on September 23, followed by a panel with the film team.