Washington-built boom boats are heading north to bolster Alyeska Pipeline’s around-the-clock oil-spill-response fleet in Valdez.
WorkBoat Article: Rozema finalizing spill response boom boats for Alyeska Pipeline fleet
WorkBoat Article: Siemens Energy to build shoreside charging stations for Washington State Ferries
Siemens Energy will design and build medium-voltage shoreside charging infrastructure for Washington State Ferries as the largest U.S. ferry system advances fleet electrification.
The Astorian Article: Tiny but mighty vessels take the water in Astoria
The Portland Model Powerboat Association displayed and launched its hand-built model boats at Astoria’s Columbia River Maritime Museum.
Federal Register Article: Safety Zone; Columbia River, Richland, WA
The Coast Guard set a temporary Columbia River safety zone for the Richland Regatta hydroplane races on June 27–28.
WorkBoat Article: Columbia River Women’s Caucus aims to support women mariners, grow workforce
A new nonprofit is working to grow the Columbia River maritime workforce and support the small group of women crewing its tugs and towboats.
WorkBoat Article: Former Freight Barge Transformed into Floating World Cup Fan Zone
A retired Alaska Marine Lines cargo barge has been reborn as a floating World Cup fan zone on Seattle’s waterfront.
OPB Article: How dredging has changed the Columbia River’s ecological, economic functions
OPB’s Think Out Loud examines how more than 160 years of dredging has reshaped the lower Columbia River’s shipping channel — and its ecosystem.
Port of Portland Article: Port Approves Lease for $130 Million Logistics Center at PDX to Boost Job Creation and Economic Growth
The Port of Portland has approved a ground lease for a $130 million, 950,000-square-foot logistics hub at PDX projected to create over 500 permanent jobs.
Columbia Gorge News Article: Port of Hood River announces bridge closure June 9 from 11 a.m. to approximately noon for vessel passage
The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge will fully close to traffic June 9 from 11 a.m. to noon for a vessel lift.
The Astorian Article: Port of Astoria oil spill spurs containment, cleanup process
A failed legacy fuel line beneath Pier 2 sent bunker oil into the Columbia River, drawing a weekend-long Coast Guard and DEQ cleanup.