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Washington ports in 2022 handled the import and export of 15.6 billion tons of containerized cargo and 55.5 billion tons of non-containerized cargo such as automobiles, timber and grain worth $36.5 billion. Port of Seattle photo.

Washington State maritime industries near $46 billion in annual revenue

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The Maritime Innovation Center project at Fishermen's Terminal in Seattle will transform a building from 1911 into "the greenest building in the world," says Maritime Blue president Joshua Berger. Miller Hull Partnership rendering.

Port of Seattle moves forward on electrification

Kirk Moore

The National Retail Federation is forecasting record holiday sales and growth between 3% and 4% over last year. Port of Long Beach photo

Import cargo numbers support record holiday retail sales, report shows

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Jeremy Abercrombie, marine operations manager, Noble Drilling Services Inc. discussed the technology overlap between the oil and gas industry and how it can benefit deep mooring system and anchor installation for floating wind platforms. WorkBoat photo.

Three takeaways from the Afloat Tech Summit

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A dead North Atlantic right whale washed ashore in Virginia Beach Feb. 12, 2023, apparently the victim of a ship strike. Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation Stranding Response Program photo/NOAA Fisheries permit #24359

Speeding ships and whales: NOAA sees progress, advocates not so much

Kirk Moore

Three North Atlantic right whales feeding at the water surface in Cape Cod Bay. Brigid McKenna/Center for Coastal Studies photo, under NOAA research permit #19315-01.

Right whale speed limits: NOAA imposed $1.1 million fines for busting 10 knots since 2021

Kirk Moore

While underway, Thetis seized approximately $70 million worth of illegal narcotics over the course of two counterdrug operations. U.S. Coast Guard photo

US Coast Guard cutter nabs $70 million in illegal drugs

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Crowley's services include ship assist and harbor escort services, and offshore energy installation and project management. Crowley photo

Fowler to lead Crowley Shipping

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Professional mariners deploy equipment used to measure the seawater’s salinity, temperature and depth from NOAA Ship Reuben Lasker. NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations/Maideline Sanchez photo

NOAA holding job fairs in Massachusetts and Rhode Island

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U.S. Navy photo by mass communication specialist 1st Class Zac Shea

U.S., Moroccan navies conduct joint firing exercise

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The port call and follow-on at-sea engagements occurred during the 70th anniversary of the United States-Republic of Korea alliance which began July 25, 1953. U.S. Coast Guard photo

Coast Guard cutter visits Republic of Korea

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The ship was originally commissioned by the German Navy. U.S. Coast Guard photo

Only active square-rigged vessel in US service returns to home port

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U.S. ports covered by Global Port Tracker handled 1.83 million TEUs (20' equivalent units). Key Equipment Finance photo

August US cargo volume should be highest since last fall, report says

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