Marine Trades Guide: We need your updates!

Marine Trades Guide: We need your updates!

If you would like to add your marine trade-related business to the Port’s Marine Trades Guide, or if you have updates to your already listed business, please email that information to snelson@portofpt.com by 3 PM on Friday, October 24, 2014. The printed guide...
October 2014 Note from the Director

October 2014 Note from the Director

After a robust spring and summer at the Port, staff is currently working on the 2015 budget. By law, we must approve and file the budget by the end of November. To that end, we will be presenting the draft to the Commissioners this month for comment and...
Upcoming Earthquake Drill!

Upcoming Earthquake Drill!

Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 10:16 AM, Jefferson County Emergency Management is sponsoring ‘THE GREAT WA SHAKEOUT EARTHQUAKE DRILL”. Drop! Cover! Hold! This drill will also include a test of the Tsunami Siren. The siren will sound for 3 minutes along with...
Recreational Shellfish Closure in Quilcene Bay

Recreational Shellfish Closure in Quilcene Bay

Marine biotoxins that cause Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) have been detected at lethal concentrations in shellfish samples collected from Quilcene Bay. Shellfish harvested commercially are tested for toxin prior to distribution and should be safe to eat,...
Lady Washington Repaired in Port Townsend Boatyard

Lady Washington Repaired in Port Townsend Boatyard

One of the most prominent tall ships in operation is spending its down time in the Port Townsend Boat Haven this week.  After appearing at the Wooden Boat Festival earlier this month, the Lady Washington was hauled out of the water for maintenance and repairs aimed at...