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
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.
Marine Log Article: Vigor unveils Craney Island, newest Maneuver Support Vessel (Light)
Vigor’s Vancouver, Wash. yard has unveiled USAV Craney Island, the second next-generation Maneuver Support Vessel (Light) bound for the U.S. Army this fall.
The Astorian Article: Astoria Regatta Honors Fallen Mariners
Astoria’s Seamen’s Memorial honored mariners lost on the Columbia, with special tribute to a fallen rescue swimmer.
The Astorian Article: ‘Taming the Mouth’ doc explores Columbia River bar
A new Oregon-made documentary on the Columbia River jetty system, and the $40 billion in annual commerce it protects, is now streaming.
The Maritime Executive Article: Resolve Marine Announces New Tacoma Facility Location
Resolve Marine has moved its Pacific Northwest hub to an expanded Foss Waterway facility in Tacoma, boosting its salvage and emergency-response capacity.