Maritime Morning Brief

Hantavirus cluster onboard cruise ship

Seattle Propeller Club Industry Award Winners!

Thank you raffle donors!

Coast Guard's National Maritime Center has resumed operations

MARAD awards $774 million

Arrivals so far this year

In this episode we sat down with Ryan Calkins, Commission President at the Port of Seattle and Advisor at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. We covered the trade war and what tariffs are actually doing to Pacific Northwest farmers and shippers, the green energy transition in maritime and why he thinks it's unstoppable regardless of who's in the White House, shipbuilding in the Pacific Northwest and why it’s for region's maritime future, workforce development and the careers young people should be paying attention to, and what's coming up at the Port including World Cup preparations. Ryan provided thoughtful, direct, and deeply connected answers to our questions, and we are so grateful he was able to join us.

Special episode with Port Commissioner Ryan Calkins

Marine Spill Response Corporation is hiring for a communications technician

Cruise season kick off

South King Fire & Rescue Visit

Thanks Rainier Beer!

Arrivals so far this year

Special episodes update

Donations for the JV Youth Maritime Scholarship for 2027 are open!

Green Tug Towing

Marine Exchange on board the YTB Propeller for stability testing

Representative Reed joining us on June 25th

Arrivals so far this year

In this special episode, we sit down with Norman Smith, Chief Technology Officer at Deep, to talk about making humans aquatic, underwater habitats, ocean engineering, and more. From Jacques Cousteau documentaries and NASA space flight hardware, to leading the development of Vanguard, the first underwater habitat built in over 30 years, Norman shares his journey and Deep's vision for the future.

New special episode podcast with Chief Technology Officer at DEEP, Norman Smith

Thank you so much Fisheries Supply!

Maryland has reached a settlement with the owner and operator of the containership Dali

Thank you to Georgetown Brewing Co. for making sure no one goes thirsty on June 25th!

Seven gray whales found dead in WA waters

Arrivals so far this year

Third Annual Maritime Workforce Forum

Vessel Security Officer training this summer in Everett

Scholarship BBQ!!!

Port of Vancouver hiring for a Security Officer

Governor signed Washingtons supplemental transportation budget

Arrivals so far this year

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd suspend key shipping routes in the Persian Gulf

WDFW announced plans for the 2026 halibut fishing season

IMO Facilitation Committee approved global strategy for maritime digitalization & cybersecurity measures for maritime single windows

CG Foundation Dinner Save the Date

2 Line across lake Washington officially began service this weekend

Arrivals so far this year

NHSC Feedback Survey

Whatcom County Lummi Island Ferry Replacement Project

Port of Tacoma summer internships

NHSC tomorrow!

Two people rescued after their sailboat became disabled near Kingston

NHSC to do’s!

60-day Jones Act waiver

In this special episode, Sara and Patrick sit down with other members of the National Harbor Safety Conference planning team to preview the upcoming event. Joining them are James Prazak (Performance Director at Tricon Energy, Chair of the Harbor Safety Committee National Steering Team), Captain Mike McElroy (Director of Marine Operations at Wendella Boats, Vice Chair of the HSC National Steering Team), and Christopher DiVeglio (Maritime Services and PORTS Program Manager at NOAA). They discuss what makes harbor safety committees essential, what attendees can expect at the conference, and why bringing maritime professionals together matters for the future of our waterways. Note: This episode was recorded virtually, so audio quality varies, but we hope it gives you an exciting behind-the-scenes look at the conference happening next week!

Special episode out after this!

Thank you to Wärtsilä!

WSF celebrates first graduates from their apprenticeship program

13 commercial vessels struck in and around the Strait of Hormuz