Marine Exchange of Puget Sound

06/15/2026

FIFA in Seattle begins today! We hope everyone has a great time, but if you experience an emergency such as injury, lost property, evacuation, or travel disruption during the event the WA Department of Emergency Management has gathered a list of resources for you at wa.gov/worldcup.

And of course for all the fun stuff you can check out seattlefwc26.org/!

Safety and Security Help for Visitors to Washington If you are visiting Washington for the FIFA World Cup and experience an emergency, injury, lost property, evacuation, or travel disruption, this page explains what to do and who can help. For general World Cup information, please visit Seattle FIFA...

06/11/2026

Last month we were incredibly honored to award the first two John Veentjer Youth Maritime Scholarships on your behalf. Nearly $10,000 raised at last year's fundraiser went directly to two Washington State students already putting that support to work.

William is headed toward his officer's license and a career on the water in the Pacific Northwest. Owen is on his first training cruise aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear, and already thinking bigger than just his own career.

This industry built itself on people who showed up and made it happen. Your donations make sure the next round of those people get a fair shot at making it happen.

Learn more about this years recipients and donate now to the 2027 fund https://marexps.com/jv-maritime-scholarship-about/ And if you want to join us in person to celebrate we'll see you at the BBQ on June 25th, Pier 17, Harbor Island.

Thank you to our event partners: Wärtsilä Corporation, The Northwest Seaport Alliance, Vane Brothers, The Youth Maritime Training Association

06/10/2026

This is so awesome Western Towboat Company &

"Seattle World Cup barge gives soccer's global language a waterfront home"

Seattle's two pro soccer clubs hope they have created an unforgettable waterfront venue.

06/09/2026

17 days away! One June 25th we'll be on Pier 17, Harbor Island with beer and prizes from some of our favorite local brands, surrounded by some of our favorite people (you all), raising funds for the 2027 John Veentjer Scholarship to support the next generation of mariners.

Help us reach our fundraising goal by meeting us there https://marexps.com/jv-maritime-scholarship-bbq/ or donating online today.

Thank you to our event partners & donors we could not have made this happen without you!

Youth Maritime Training Association, , , , , , , , , , River B***y, Washington State Maritime Cooperative, , , , Enumclaw Rodeo, , ,

06/08/2026

The Port of Everett and Port of South Whidbey have launched a pilot program for a passenger ferry service. The “Harbor Hopper,” between Everett and Langley, will offer two roundtrip sailings on select Thursdays and Saturdays from June 4 – Aug. 29, 2026, in the morning and evening.

Learn more at

Port of Everett

06/05/2026

Color us impressed: May Arrivals came in at 273 - the highest monthly arrivals total since July 2012.

Swipe to see Jan-May monthly arrival numbers for the past 3 years.

06/04/2026

Believe it or not we have MORE amazing prizes to hand out on the 25th!

All proceeds from the event will fund the 2027 John Veentjer Youth Maritime Scholarship and support the next generation of mariners.

Thank you to our incredible donors: Fisheries Supply Cabernets and IPA's, Blue Sky Outfitters , River B***y, Mercury Marine, Washington State Maritime Cooperative, Copperworks Distilling & Tasting Room, Beecher's Handmade Cheese, Diamond Knot Craft Brewing, Enumclaw Rodeo Ivar's Restaurants , Alaskan Brewing Co., Starbucks

See you there → Pier 17, Harbor Island 5-8 PM
👉 marexps.com/jv-maritime-scholarship-bbq

06/04/2026

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) has just released a new free online boater education course!

The “See a Spout? Watch Out!” program helps boaters, paddlers, and ocean users operate safely around whales by providing guidance on whale behavior, best practices for responsible viewing, and who to contact if you encounter an entangled or distressed animal.

It takes less than 30 minutes, and participants receive a certificate of completion at the end. Check it out:

Click to take the FREE boating Course Responsible recreational boating on the West Coast Your actions on the water help keep you, your loved ones, your boat, and whales safe. ALL marine mammals are…

06/03/2026

Every fight is ongoing. Every voice matters. Every one of us has a role to play. Thank you Toshiko for giving us this reminder.

From our amazing conversation with Toshiko Hasegawa, Port of Seattle Commissioner, on the .

https://maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com/e/special-episode-toshiko-hasegawa/

06/03/2026

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound is hiring for a Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Examiner.

Learn more and apply at

This vacancy is for a GS-1801-12, Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Examiner located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SECTOR PUGET SOUND INSPECTIONS DIVISION in SEATTLE, Washington.