Pacific Northwest Maritime Archives

WorkBoat Article: American Cruise Lines Names Two New US-Built Riverboats

American Cruise Lines has named the 180-passenger American Rhapsody, a new U.S.-built riverboat that will sail the Columbia and Snake rivers from Portland beginning in 2029.

KGW8 Article: Bonneville Lock and Dam: How a Nearly 90-year-old Project Still Powers the Pacific Northwest

Nearly 90 years after its New Deal construction, Bonneville Lock and Dam still delivers reliable hydroelectric power to the Pacific Northwest — generating electricity for about 900,000 homes while supporting fish passage, river navigation, and a legacy of regional history along the Columbia River.

Daily World Article: New Vessels for Pacific Northwest Coast Sail Past Big Milestone

The Coast Guard and Rozema Boat Works authenticated the keel of the first SPC-HWX II vessel on July 8 in Mount Vernon, launching construction on a new heavy-weather craft built to serve Pacific Northwest waters, including Station Grays Harbor.

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.

Professional Mariner Article: Tugboat Leaks Fuel After Sinking at Bremerton Marina

The Port of Los Angeles maintained strong cargo volumes in August 2025, processing 958,355 TEUs and marking the best two-month performance of any port in the Western Hemisphere.

Cooperative Operations & Training Facility Remodeled

The Clean Rivers Cooperative Operations and Training Facility in NW Portland underwent a remodel project in 2024. The construction started mid-July and finished up at the end of November.