Seattle Maritime 101:
A Celebration of a Five Star Working Waterfront
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This Newspapers In Education (NIE) section provides an inside look at the
maritime industry. From fishing and shipping to the cruise and passenger boat
industries, Seattle has always been a maritime community.
Our maritime industry is rooted in our rich history of timber production, our
location as a trade hub and our proximity to some of the world’s most
productive fisheries. The industry consists of the following sectors:
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Maritime Logistics and Shipping
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Ship and Boat Building
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Maintenance and Repair
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Passenger Water Transportation (including Cruise Ships)
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Fishing and Seafood Processing
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Maritime Support
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Military and Federal Operations.
The maritime industry has never been stronger—or more important to our region.
Annually, the industry contributes $30billion to the state economy, according to a
2013 study by the Workforce Development Council of Seattle and King County.
The Washington maritime industry is an engine of economic prosperity and
growth. In 2012, the industry directly employed 57,700 workers across five major
subsectors, paying out wages of $4.1 billion. Maritime firms directly generated
over $15.2 billion in revenue. Indirect and induced maritime positions accounted
for another 90,000 jobs. It adds up to 148,000 jobs in Washington. That’s a lot!
Washington is the most trade-dependent state in the country. According to the
Port of Seattle, four in 10 jobs in Washington are tied to international trade.
Our maritime industry relies on a robust and concentrated support system to
fuel its growth. The system employs naval architects, accountants and maritime
lawyers, as well as people working in fueling operations, research, cold storage,
boat dealerships and public ports. Let’s learn about and celebrate the key players
in Washington’s maritime industry.
Seattle Maritime 101 is a unique partnership between business, maritime industry associations, government and The Seattle Times’ Newspaper In Education (NIE)
program. Through a school curriculum program, free tours and events, the Vigor Industrial Seattle Maritime Festival and other activities throughout our region,
Seattle Maritime 101 showcases how we are working together to grow our important working waterfront.
Seattle Maritime 101 is produced by the Seattle Propeller Club, the area’s largest and most diverse maritime industry association. Its mission is to promote
maritime commerce in the Puget Sound. The club hosts events such as monthly luncheons, a golf tournament and their annual Steamship Dinner. To learn more,
visit SeattlePropellerClub.org. For additional information about our maritime industry, visit
SeattleMaritime101.com
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PRESENTING SPONSORS
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
Clipper Navigation
Delta Western
Port of Everett
APL
American Waterways
Operators
FRIENDS
American Waterways Operators
Ballard High School Maritime Academy
Center for Wooden Boats
Lake Union Working Group
King County Maritime
Museum of History and Industry
North Seattle Industrial Association
Northwest Seaport
Pacific Merchant Shipping Association
Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society
Puget Sound Ports Council,
Maritime Trades Department AFL-CIO
Sailors’ Union of the Pacific
Seattle Marine Business Coalition
Seattle Propeller Club
Transportation Institute
Virginia V Foundation
Youth Maritime Training Association
SPONSORS
Beck Electric Supply
Bauer Moynihan Johnson
Markey Machinery
Pacific Fishermen Shipyard
Pacific Seafood Processors
Association
MEDIA PARTNERS
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
