NEWS, EVENTS, & UPDATES

Maritime Innovation Pavilion at the Pacific Marine Expo

Maritime Blue will be hosting an innovation pavilion at the Pacific Marine Expo to feature new and exciting technologies, markets, and best practices by co-locating booths and presentations at the adjacent West Stage including startup pitches and the region’s most impactful projects and initiatives to advance the new Blue Economy. Maritime Blue will also be hosting the State of the Blue Annual Gathering with global and regional updates on impact and investment across the Blue Economy.

Request for Proposals – Data Collection and Analysis

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August 22, 2024

Washington Maritime Blue is seeking competitive proposals from qualified vendors to provide guidance, scoping, and support across the organization’s data collection and analysis efforts. A pre-proposal info session is scheduled for September 4 at 11am. Register here.

Putting the ‘Action’ in the Ocean Climate Action Plan

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Summer 2024

Following the release of the 2023 U.S. Ocean Climate Action Plan (OCAP), Maritime Blue partnered with Pacific Northwest National Lab to host a workshop this past fall. This workshop brought together a broad range of ocean, climate, and blue economy communities from the Greater Northwest. The goal was to discuss critical research needs and potential partnerships to advance the decarbonization priorities outlined in the OCAP. A summary of the event highlights the key topics covered, the challenges identified, and potential solutions for moving forward.

Blue Wind Leadership Committee Forms for OSW Supply Chain

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November 16, 2023

The 13-member leadership committee will identify and accelerate opportunities for the state’s manufacturing, maritime, and technology sectors to develop a robust regional offshore wind supply chain.

Maritime Blue wins 2023 Build to Scale

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November 15, 2023

Maritime Blue was named a recipient of a 2023 Build to Scale Venture award from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration.

Launch of the ‘Blue Wind’ Collaborative Initiative to Activate the Region’s Offshore Wind Energy Supply Chain

October 10, 2023

Blue Wind aims to harness and grow the state’s manufacturing, maritime, and technology expertise to accelerate and expand the floating wind supply chain for economic and workforce development.

Seattle Maritime Blue Innovation Incubator Launches at Fishermen’s Terminal

August 31, 2023

Washington Maritime Blue in partnership with the Port of Seattle are launching their new incubator program for concept and early-stage maritime, oceans and fisheries focused startups and those looking to grow in the region.