Strategy for the Blue Economy
VISION
mission
The Washington Maritime Blue Strategy will accelerate the Blue Economy as a leader in maritime clean tech innovation and best management practices that will support a growing maritime economy in all sectors with increased living-wage jobs, a healthy environment, and resilient communities. This will be accomplished through partnership with all stakeholders, including public entities, maritime business, academic and research institutions, ports, labor groups, and community organizations.
FRAMEWORK
The strategy framework consists of top-level goals and development pathways to achieve the goals, with support from initiatives that include projects, milestones, as well as policy recommendations that arise from action areas. The entire strategy is supported by the values of a Blue Economy.
The entire framework was built from the ground up leveraging direct stakeholder input and stewardship from the Advisory Council.
Thriving, Low Carbon Industry
Deep Decarbonization
Accelerate the transition of Washington’s
maritime industry to a low carbon future.
Growing Gateways
Working Waterfronts
Lead the nation in efficient, clean and safe maritime practices across all sectors of the industry.
21st Century Workforce
Workforce Development
Next generation of an inclusive and diverse maritime workforce with technological expertise and access to clean, healthy, living wage jobs.
World Class Cluster
Cluster Coordination
A formal Cluster Organization will drive implementation of the Maritime Blue strategy & collaboration to ensure a strong maritime industry founded on competitive maritime companies and an attractive business environment.