Mobile Pumpout Boats Gain Popularity, Expand Throughout Puget Sound
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Feedback Needed on Mobile Pumpout Vessel Locations Map
Attention boaters! Washington Sea Grant and its partners are looking for feedback on the new map showing real-time locations of mobile pumpout vessels. With the opening day of boating season upon us, it’s time for boaters to…
Coast Guard Approved First Aid at Sea Workshops in Seattle
Learn to effectively respond to hypothermia, near drowning, and other on-the-water incidents in this informative workshop on February 10 and 17, 2023. Whether you're a commercial fisherman, USCG-licensed captain at any…
Multiple Washington Sea Grant Workshops Upcoming
The folks at Washington Sea Grant have a busy schedule of interesting and important workshops this fall — relevant to recreational and commercial mariners alike. The three next opportunities are in Westport, Seattle, and…
Port of Lopez Launches a New Free Pumpout Boat in Fisherman Bay
Good news, cruisers! Free mobile pumpout options in the San Juan Islands continue to expand — Port of Lopez is now operating a seasonal mobile pumpout service. A new sewage pumpout boat is providing free service to…
Marine Wiring Workshop in Port Hadlock on July 9
Washington Sea Grant, NW School of Wooden Boatbuilding, and WSU Jefferson County Extension are sponsoring a Marine Wiring Workshop in Port Hadlock on July 9. This workshop is for boat owners who want to upgrade their…
New Program Prepares Crews for Commercial Fishing Jobs
Want to have an on-the-water adventure in Alaska? This new program will give you the experience you need to get a commercial fishing job. The Gig Harbor BoatShop and Washington Sea Grant are launching the Purse Seine Vessel…
Diesel Engine Troubleshooting and Maintenance Workshop in Port Hadlock
Knowing how to troubleshoot and maintain your boat's diesel engine is a crucial part of seamanship and boat ownership. As such, Washington Sea Grant, WSU Jefferson County Extension and the Northwest School of Wooden…
REMINDER: Washington Sea Grant Hosting Virtual Marine Weather Workshop November 14
Learn to read the weather before you head out on the water. Washington Sea Grant and Jefferson County WSU Extension are co-sponsoring a Marine Weather Workshop this Saturday, November 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Topics to be…
Mobile App “Pumpout Nav” Expands to Washington State
“Pumpout Nav” is a simple, free tool to help boaters locate pumpout services throughout Washington State In order to comply with the Puget Sound No Discharge Zone (NDZ) rule — which went into effect May 10, 2018 — it's…