Ship's Log

Maritime High School 11th Graders Earn Merchant Mariner Credentials

Our 18 11th-graders participating in the MHS Vessel Operations, Design, & Maintenance pathway in partnership with Seattle Maritime Academy (SMA) are almost halfway through their two-year program.

Join Us at the Maritime Career Fair!

Northwest Maritime Center is all about connecting people to opportunities on the water. That's why we're excited to invite you to our Maritime Career Fair on Saturday, March 16, from 10 AM–2 PM. This event is designed to help students and families ...

New Volunteer Opportunity: Join the Welcome Center Team!

Just a little too much time on your hands? Enjoy engaging with people in a fun environment? Want to share your knowledge of our historic region, the sea, or boating in general? We have a volunteer position for you! The ...

Girls’ Boat Project: Hands-On Learning & Heartfelt Fun

Over the past 6 weeks, the girls have been getting to know each other, our boat, and many of the tools in the shop. We began with the foundations of shop safety, group intentions, and agreements. Our collective agreements include learning, ...

Bravo Team: Hoist the Sails and Sing Along!

Bravo Team Sea Shanty (Sung to the melody of Yellow Submarine) In the town where we all live There is a boat that sails the winds We pack the cart and wheel is there Jump on the boat, Oh don't ...

Dylan Rondeau Remembered with Community Investments

Rondeau Family Creates Funds at Northwest Maritime Center and Jefferson Community Foundation The family of Dylan Rondeau has chosen to honor his life by making two $100,000 gifts, one to Northwest Maritime Center and the other to Jefferson Community Foundation. The ...

Port Townsend Maritime Academy Students Earn Drill Conductor Card

This year’s Port Townsend Maritime Academy (PTMA) students recently completed six weeks of training to earn their Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA) Drill Conductor Card. This US Coast Guard-approved course provides practical knowledge of marine survival equipment and ...

Experiential Exploration: 9th Grade at Maritime High School

By Joe Cline, Managing Editor of 48° North Application Window for New Students Open Until January 31, 2024 Think back to the start of high school. Did you have options? Many students today do, and for those interested in hands-on learning, the wide-ranging ...

Bravo Team: Wood Ships and Friendships

There are good ships, and wood ships, the ships that sail the sea, but the best ships are friendships, and may that always be! And then there are wood ships! Anyone who has experience with boats, especially wooden ones, knows ...

Girls’ Boat Project 2024

For girls age 11–14 (6th–8th grade) Registration for our spring sessions is now open! Girls' Boat Project meets on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 4:30 PM from April 10 through May 8, 2024. In the Girls’ Boat Project, middle school students gain skills and have fun ...