A one-day engine room sickout idled up to 13 of 18 Washington State Ferries vessels and prompted a new engineer pay review.
WorkBoat Article: Washington Governor Calls for Salary Survey after Ferry Sickout
The Astorian Article: Port of Astoria Signs 25-Year, $1.8M Loan for Oil Spill Cleanup
The Port of Astoria will spread the cost of its Pier 2 oil spill cleanup over 25 years with a $1.8 million Business Oregon loan.
Dredging Today Article: Dredging on Everett Harbor and Snohomish River Begins Soon
The Army Corps will begin removing 175,000 cubic yards from Everett Harbor and the Snohomish River in mid-October.
Tillamook County Pioneer Article: Coast Guard Urges Preparedness Ahead of Heavy Weather in Pacific Northwest
The Coast Guard is urging Pacific Northwest mariners and beachgoers to prepare now as heavy weather season arrives.
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.
WorkBoat Article: Port of Oakland, Corps Advance Turning Basin Widening Project
The Port of Oakland and the Army Corps’ San Francisco District signed a design agreement August 27 aboard the USS Potomac, advancing a $642 million project to widen Oakland Harbor’s inner and outer turning basins to accommodate larger vessels, with completion targeted for 2030.
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.
Port of Vancouver Article: Terminal 1 Public Market Progress on Track
Crews will finish the Columbia River dock this winter, keeping Vancouver’s public market on track for 2028.