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Thursday, November 2, 2023
A Foss Maritime tug wrangles a breakaway barge in Elliot Bay, near downtown Seattle, Washington, November 2, 2023. U.S. Coast Guard Photo
Shipping

Breakaway Barge Damages Pier in Downtown Seattle

A breakaway barge loaded with containers has damaged a pier along Seattle’s downtown waterfront. The U.S. Coast Guard’s 13th District said it was

November 2, 2023
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Thursday, July 28, 2022
Washington State Ferry Damaged After ‘Hard Landing’ in Seattle
Accidents

Washington State Ferry Damaged After ‘Hard Landing’ in Seattle

A Washington State ferry sustained significant damage Thursday after it struck a dolphin piling during its arrival at the Fauntleroy Terminal in southwest

July 28, 2022
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Monday, November 1, 2021
Foss Maritime Permanently Closes Seattle Shipyard
Shipbuilding

Foss Maritime Permanently Closes Seattle Shipyard

Seattle-based Foss Maritime has announced “with deep regret” the permanent closer of its Seattle shipyard in North Queen Anne. The permanent

November 1, 2021
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Monday, February 29, 2016
SPOTD: Record-Breaking CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin Arrives in Seattle
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SPOTD: Record-Breaking CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin Arrives in Seattle

The largest containership to ever dock in the United States made its inaugural visit to the port of Seattle on Monday, arriving at the Northwest Seaport

February 29, 2016
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Saturday, May 16, 2015
Offshore

Seattle Protesters Gear Up To Fight Shell

Hundreds of activists, many in boats and kayaks, were gearing up on Saturday to protest plans to store two Royal Dutch Shell drilling rigs in Seattle's

May 16, 2015
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Monday, May 4, 2015
Seattle Mayor Tackles Shell’s Arctic Plans
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Seattle Mayor Tackles Shell’s Arctic Plans

Royal Dutch Shell's quest to return to Arctic drilling for the first time in three years could face delays after Seattle ruled that the city's port must apply

May 4, 2015
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Saturday, April 11, 2015
Seattle Area Could Use Old Aircraft Carriers as a Bridge -Lawmaker
Interesting

Seattle Area Could Use Old Aircraft Carriers as a Bridge -Lawmaker

A Washington state lawmaker looking to ease traffic congestion for several Puget Sound-area communities near Seattle has proposed building an eye-catching new

April 11, 2015
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Monday, December 2, 2013
Bail Set for Seattle High-Speed Ferry Thief
News

Bail Set for Seattle High-Speed Ferry Thief

A man accused of leaping a fence at the Seattle waterfront and briefly commandeering a high-speed ferry used to shuttle passengers between Washington state and

December 2, 2013
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Man Arrested After Stealing Victoria Clipper High-Speed Ferry in Seattle
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Man Arrested After Stealing Victoria Clipper High-Speed Ferry in Seattle

Authorities in Seattle have arrested a man accused of stealing a high-speed passenger ferry from a dock and attempting to take it on a joyride across Elliott

December 2, 2013
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Friday, November 15, 2013
1 Critical After Workboat Capsizes Near Seattle
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1 Critical After Workboat Capsizes Near Seattle

U.S. Coast Guard and fire and police personnel rescued three people Friday afternoon from a capsized survey vessel off Alki Point near downtown Seattle, but a

November 15, 2013
Total Views: 36

Friday, August 16, 2013
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News

U.S. Lawmakers to Introduce Harbor Maintenance Tax Overhaul Bill

U.S. Harbor Maintenance Tax would be converted into a fee on goods brought into the United States by rail and highway from Canada and Mexico under legislation

August 16, 2013
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Tuesday, August 6, 2013
vigor industrial
Multimedia

Washington State Ferries’ 144-Car Ferry Floated from Drydock [TIMELAPSE]

On July 19th, workers at Vigor Industrial’s drydock in Seattle successfully floated the Washington State Ferries’ newest vessel, the 144-car M/V

August 6, 2013
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Sunday, April 7, 2013
Bertha Heavy Lift
Blog

Transporting The World’s Largest Digger [UPDATE]

Over the weekend the Seattle waterfront was lined with spectators welcoming a heavy lift ship offloading a hulking giant: Bertha, the five-story-tall, 6,700

April 7, 2013
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013
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News

Jumbo Delivers Bertha, the World’s Largest Tunnel Boring Machine [IMAGES]

Jumbo Shipping’s Fairpartner called on Seattle, Washington recently to deliver a rather unique, and awesome piece of equipment… Nicknamed

April 3, 2013
Total Views: 58

Friday, August 24, 2012
super post-panamax crane seattle
News

Port of Seattle Now Fully-Equipped with Super-Post Panamax Cranes [IMAGE]

The final three of six new ZPMC super-post Panamax cranes arrived at the Port of Seattle in late July aboard the heavy lift semi-submersible, Zhen Hua 23,

August 24, 2012
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Thursday, August 2, 2012
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Multimedia

Opportunity in the Maritime Industry, A View from Seattle [VIDEO]

Seattle and the Puget Sound area has a long maritime and naval history, and it’s no surprise that it’s one of our top-visited cities to gCaptain.

August 2, 2012
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012
seattle super post panamax cranes
News

Three More Super Post Panamax Cranes Arrive at the Port of Seattle

The Port of Seattle’s Terminal 18, run by SSA Terminals, will have three more Super Post Panamax cranes, allowing it to handle the largest container

July 24, 2012
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Thursday, April 28, 2011
Crowley to Auction a Ride for Four Aboard the Tug ‘Hunter’
Blog

Crowley to Auction a Ride for Four Aboard the Tug ‘Hunter’

Who wants a tug boat ride? Bids are now being accepted on eBay for a chance to win a ride for four aboard Crowley’s winningest tugboat, Hunter, as it

April 28, 2011
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
USCG

Drunk Tanker Captain Sentenced to Prison

[Image (c) Peninsula Daily News] Seattle – SEONG UG SIN, a citizen of Korea, and captain of the STX Daisy was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in

October 27, 2010
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Thursday, December 13, 2007
Uncategorized

AIS Conversation Continued – SHIP VS BOAT

Earlier this week I received a request from our friend Ben Ellison at Panbo to poll our readers on the use of AIS. He was especially concerned with the

December 13, 2007
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