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Marine Exchange of Puget Sound @marexps.bsky.social · 14h

The Marine Division with King County Metro Transit is hiring for a Deckhand position for the Water Taxi team!!

Learn more and apply now: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/king...

Deckhand

The Marine Division with King County Metro Transit is hiring for a Deckhand position for the Water Taxi team. Deckhands work onboard our Water Taxi vessels, which are based out of the Pier 48 terminal...

www.governmentjobs.com

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Marine Exchange of Puget Sound @marexps.bsky.social · 1d

September 2025 saw 246 total arrivals, up 5 arrivals from September 2024 (241) but still 7 arrivals below September 2023 (253).

Despite this relatively stable month, total arrivals for the year are down significantly (-44) compared to this time last year 2024.

Marine Exchange of Puget Sound @marexps.bsky.social · 2d

Plus, we dive into her mentorship work with the International Propeller Club and how it’s helping students find their way in maritime with their new mentorship program. propellerclub.us/mentorship-program

Mentorship Program – International Propeller Club

International Propeller Club

propellerclub.us

Marine Exchange of Puget Sound @marexps.bsky.social · 2d

🎙️New episode of the #MaritimeMorningBrief out now! Tosca Pinder joins us to talk about career pivots, the role of mentorship, self-reflection, and the courage to change course when a path no longer serves you.

For anyone who’s ever asked: “Am I where I want to be?”

maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com

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Marine Exchange of Puget Sound @marexps.bsky.social · 3d

The Seattle Fire Department is currently accepting applications for entry-level firefighter and EMT positions!!

Learn more and submit your application here: www.seattle.gov/fire/jobs-an...

Apply Now - Fire | seattle.gov

Apply to become a Seattle Firefighter/EMT

www.seattle.gov

Marine Exchange of Puget Sound @marexps.bsky.social · 4d

She also shares how the International Propeller Club is building bridges between students and professionals with their new mentorship program, and how you can be part of it. propellerclub.us/mentorship-program

Mentorship Program – International Propeller Club

International Propeller Club

propellerclub.us

Marine Exchange of Puget Sound @marexps.bsky.social · 4d

THIS WEDNESDAY on the #MaritimeMorningBrief: Tosca Pinder, VP at USI Insurance and longtime maritime advocate.

Hear about how she got her start in marine insurance, the power of mentorship in shaping careers, and her advise on "happy checks".

🎧 Listen Wednesday maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com

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Marine Exchange of Puget Sound @marexps.bsky.social · 4d

An episode we know you've been waiting for ... Tosca Pinder on the #MaritimeMorningBrief, out Wednesday!

Marine Exchange of Puget Sound @marexps.bsky.social · 7d

“'This was an extremely rare event that required a complex and unique salvage operation,' ... the efforts employed side-scan sonar and remotely operated vehicles to locate submerged containers. Dive teams were also used to inspect the bottom of the Mississippi" maritime-executive.com/article/port...

Port of Long Beach Recovery Completed and Containership Departs

The recovery from the container collapse at the Port of Long Beach has been completed, and the safety restrictions have been lifted. The containership...

maritime-executive.com

Marine Exchange of Puget Sound @marexps.bsky.social · 8d

"Senior management told me they had considered me for an important role but assumed I wouldn’t be interested due to having young children. They didn’t mention anything until the position had been filled. After this experience, I lost interest in growing with the company and resigned."

Marine Exchange of Puget Sound @marexps.bsky.social · 8d

Global Maritime Forum report warns the industry risks a leadership crisis if diversity barriers are not addressed. With a projected shortage of 90,000 trained officers by 2026, the study highlights how exclusionary norms and practices still hold back capable leaders.

gcaptain.com/global-marit...

Global Maritime Forum Warns Industry Risks Leadership Crisis Without Diversity Reform

A comprehensive new report from the Global Maritime Forum reveals how outdated norms and exclusionary practices are preventing the maritime sector from realizing its full leadership potential at a…

gcaptain.com

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Marine Exchange of Puget Sound @marexps.bsky.social · 9d

A new special episode of the #MaritimeMorningBrief dropping soon and another recording in the works!

Any guesses on who we might be sitting down with tomorrow? (or who you hope it is?)

maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com

Marine Exchange of Puget Sound @marexps.bsky.social · 9d

"This year’s North Star Award winners are a testament to the power of partnership and innovation... Their leadership and commitment not only strengthen our gateway today, but also position us to navigate future challenges and seize new opportunities"

www.nwseaportalliance.com/newsroom/nor...

The Northwest Seaport Alliance Announces 2025 North Star Award Winners

In a celebration of excellence and collaboration, The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) unveiled the winners of its 2025 North Star Awards.

www.nwseaportalliance.com

Marine Exchange of Puget Sound @marexps.bsky.social · 10d

#NHSC2026 is a national gathering of maritime professionals, Harbor Safety Committees, federal leaders, port operators and more coming together to tackle the real challenges facing our waterways. The agenda is built for action, and the networking is built for lasting impacts.

Marine Exchange of Puget Sound @marexps.bsky.social · 10d

Sponsorships are also open. If you are interested in aligning your organization with resilience, innovation, leadership, and maritime safety, at a national level we’d love to talk.

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Marine Exchange of Puget Sound @marexps.bsky.social · 10d

Seattle is proud to be hosting the National Harbor Safety Conference in 2026, and registration is now open! marexps.com/national-hsc...

🎟️ Register by December 31 with code EarlyBird2026 for $100 off.

#HarborSafety #SeattleMaritime #SponsorSafety #MaritimeLeadership

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Marine Exchange of Puget Sound @marexps.bsky.social · 10d

Congrats to the Seattle Seafarers Center for such a successful and lovely fundraiser aboard Holland America Line's Eurodam ship!!

We were thrilled to be apart of it and can't wait for diddy bag packing day in November - more information for that event here www.mts-seattle.org/dittybagday

Marine Exchange of Puget Sound @marexps.bsky.social · 15d

"An 18 year old MHS graduate can start out making $33.28/hour as an Ordinary Seafarer... The horizons are remarkably broad—a current WSF Captain, Jennifer Johnson, advanced to her role after starting as an Ordinary Seafarer only 9 years earlier."

nwmaritime.org/all/i-want-t...

I Want to Go to Maritime High School | Northwest Maritime

Washington State Ferries and Maritime High School Classroom on the Water Any experienced mariner will tell you, each time you step aboard a boat there’s a learning opportunity—Northwest Maritime…

nwmaritime.org

Marine Exchange of Puget Sound @marexps.bsky.social · 15d

This year’s theme, “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity,” reflects the ocean’s vital role in the world economy, with more than 80% of global trade transported by sea. The ocean is a source of jobs & food for millions, a home for countless marine species, & a regulator of the planet’s climate.

Marine Exchange of Puget Sound @marexps.bsky.social · 15d

Shoutout to the mariners, operators, shipbuilders, environmental stewards, regulators, and countless others who keep the industry running, the oceans healthier, and global communities supplied. Happy #WorldMaritimeDay everyone!

www.imo.org/en/about/eve...

World Maritime Day theme 2025

"Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity"

www.imo.org

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Marine Exchange of Puget Sound @marexps.bsky.social · 15d

Every day, the maritime community moves the world: safeguarding shores, connecting trade, powering economies, and protecting ecosystems. No matter how long you've spent in the industry, there is always still something to be amazed by: the complexity, the scale, the innovation, or the dedication.

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Marine Exchange of Puget Sound @marexps.bsky.social · 15d

Available wherever you get your podcasts: maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com

Make sure to put the Community Learning Showcase on Oct 9 on your calendar (English acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:..., Spanish acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:...)

maritime.highlineschools.org

Maritime Morning Brief | Marine Exchange of Puget Sound

Your daily update on essential vessel movements and maritime conditions from the Marine Exchange of Puget Sound.

maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com

Marine Exchange of Puget Sound @marexps.bsky.social · 18d

For information on the response of the Dominion tug that sank in Bremerton, please visit the incident website here: ecology.wa.gov/spills-clean...

Dominion tug sinking - Washington State Department of Ecology

An official website of the State of Washington

ecology.wa.gov

Marine Exchange of Puget Sound @marexps.bsky.social · 18d

We may not be all that great at bocce ball but wow did we have a blast at the Merchants Exchange Open House and scholarship fundraiser!

Thanks for having us Portland, we can say with absolute confidence you rule!

Marine Exchange of Puget Sound @marexps.bsky.social · 21d

"The dry-dock was towed from San Diego by Baydelta using their tug Delta Deanna, a tug built by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders."

everettshiprepair.com/everett-ship...

Everett Ship Repair Expands Capabilities with Acquisition of the Hercules – Puget Sound’s Largest Dry-Dock | Everett Ship Repair

Everett, WA – [9/16/2025] – Everett Ship Repair, LLC (ESR), a leading provider of ship repair and conversion services in the Pacific Northwest, proudly announces the acquisition of the floating…

everettshiprepair.com