Eastern Shipbuilding Group has received the go-ahead to build two 160-vehicle hybrid-electric ferries for Washington State Ferries—the first competitively bid ferry construction in over 25 years—marking a major leap in American shipbuilding and green transportation.
The Maritime Commerce Club is excited to announce the upcoming Harbor Splash 2025!
Coast Guard crews from two districts rescued three mariners from the disabled fishing vessel Defiant, 95 miles off Newport, Oregon, delivering supplies and towing the vessel safely back to port.
The Trump administration has canceled all federal offshore wind energy areas—including those off Oregon’s coast—pausing local floating wind projects. Oregon continues to develop its own roadmap for future renewable energy opportunities.
The Wenatchee, now the largest electrified passenger ferry in the U.S., is back in full-time service on the Seattle/Bainbridge route, marking a major step in Washington State Ferries’ clean fleet transition.
The Pacific Producer’s long-awaited demolition this summer caps nearly two years and $5 million in cleanup and removal costs, spotlighting the Pacific Northwest’s mounting crisis of abandoned government vessels and the urgent need for federal reform.
The Port of Coos Bay is advancing a $2.3 billion international shipping terminal and rail project, set to generate thousands of jobs and boost economic growth on Oregon’s south coast. With major state and federal investments, the terminal could open as soon as 2030.
USACE will begin 24/7 mechanical clamshell dredging in Grays Harbor, Inner Harbor, Washington, on July 16, 2025, improving navigation safety for local boaters and supporting regional commerce. Waterway users are advised to keep clear of dredging areas.
Washington State Ferries has awarded a $714.5 million contract to Eastern Shipbuilding Group to build three 160-vehicle hybrid-electric ferries, advancing the state’s push for greener, more reliable maritime transportation.
President Trump’s revocation of the Columbia Snake River dam breaching MOU preserves vital transportation, agriculture, and energy resources for the Pacific Northwest, with stakeholders stressing that salmon recovery and economic health can go hand in hand.
