After 35 years at Foss Maritime, Scott Merritt, acting senior vice president and former chief operating officer of the marine transportation service, retired on January 4. Merritt is leaving after …
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The annual TrawlerFest returns to our Pacific Northwest shores with a new heading for the 2019 show. For the second location change in three years, TrawlerFest will take over Bell …
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Northwest boaters have the privilege of being able to attend two major boat shows in late January and early February; the Seattle Boat Show and the Vancouver International Boat Show. …
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Eric Toews was named deputy director of the Port of Port Townsend as part of an effort to consolidate administrative roles. Toews previously served as acting director after the departure …
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KingFisher Boats, based in Vernon, British Columbia, recently announced an expansion of their sportfishing boat manufacturing facilities and workforce. Their goal is to meet the increasing needs of those who …
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Freedom Boat Club has announced a new Olympia location to open on May 4, 2019. The location will be based out of the Port of Olympia’s Swantown Marina, and this …
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Do you find yourself obsessively sketching boat designs? If so, read on for your big international break! Applications are now being accepted for the Millennium Yacht Design Awards (MYDA), awarded …
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A plan to guide the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association’s (NMMA) efforts and investments for the next three years was recently approved by the NMMA Board of Directors. The plan was …
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The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) is now accepting grant applications for their 2019 program, which is dedicated to assisting non-profits that are seeking to promote Pacific Northwest boating. The …
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Windstar Cruises, a highly awarded small ship cruise line known for its Alaskan trips, just announced its $250 million Star Plus Initiative to expand the company in an effort to …
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The Port of Bellingham and Ports America signed a new service contract allowing international cargo vessels to use the Bellingham Shipping Terminal. Ports America is the biggest terminal operator and …
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After American Cruise Lines unexpectedly moored American Constellation at Bremerton Marina at two different times due to last-minute schedule changes this fall, the line is considering incorporating the port into …