Ship's Log

Sparking Curiosity in the Maritime Discovery Program

What’s the salty equivalent of a jack-of-all-trades? A Maritime Discovery Program student. Master-of-none, however, might only apply since they’re often 5th graders. Each spring and fall, school groups from near and far gather to discover their “spark”—what ...

Northwest Maritime partners with WA State Ferries to develop “Classroom on the Water” program for MHS students

In their first week of school, Maritime High School (MHS) 12th graders had the opportunity to take their Classroom to the Water and spend the week with Washington State Ferries (WSF). Students were able to engage with the crew—learning ...

A Future in Maritime Careers: From First Festival to Summer Camps and PTMA then Cal Maritime

By Mary Rothschild Because Northwest Maritime has had so much to do with the young man Matt is today, I wanted to update you on where he has landed. After graduating in May from Cal Maritime, he came home to ...

WA360 Returns in 2025

The wait is over. We've been dropping hints, teasing the possibilities, and now it’s time to reveal the details of the next bucket list item that Northwest Maritime has cooked up for you: WA360. What? WA360 is a 360...

Maritime High School Partners with Harbor Island Shipyard to Launch New Marine Construction Pathway

Maritime High School (MHS), a public choice school in the Highline School District operated in partnership with Northwest Maritime, Port of Seattle, and the Duwamish River Community Coalition, announces the expansion of its maritime-focused curriculum with the addition of a ...

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August is Make-a-Will Month

Whether you’re 18 or 80, everyone needs a will, no matter how much money you might have. Now is a great time to gain peace of mind by planning for the future. Top 10 Reasons to Have an Estate Plan (adapted ...

The Ultimate Guide to the 2024 Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival

Welcome to your ultimate online guide to this year's most anticipated wooden boat celebration! Get an exclusive preview of a story from the soon-to-be-released festival program. Explore the highlights, special events, and activities of this year's festival. Plan your experience ...

The Heartbeat of Northwest Maritime: Stories from Our Volunteers

By Roberta Sommer, NWM Volunteer Coordinator We know well that the power of volunteers catapults the reach of our events and programs to more people throughout our region. For most of its years, Northwest Maritime has prospered immensely from the ...

Maritime High School Students Complete Year One of Marine Engineering Program

Our intrepid cohort of 17 Maritime High School juniors completed the first half of their two-year Marine Engineering Tech program at Seattle Maritime Academy (SMA). All the students have either completed or almost completed their paperwork to receive their Merchant Mariner ...

MHS Mentors Connect Students to Maritime Careers

Maritime High School’s Mentorship Program is an important component of the school’s educational design. Paired with professionals from across the maritime field, students explore career paths while practicing networking skills and beginning to build a professional network. Mentors ...