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PRESS RELEASE

A Sea Shift: Maritime Fuels Collaborative Launches to Accelerate Clean Energy Transition across the Pacific Northwest Maritime Industry

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – (April 3, 2025) – A new initiative facilitated by Washington Maritime Blue and with leadership from Port of Seattle, Northwest Seaport Alliance, Port of Tacoma, Washington Department of Commerce and the Consortium for Hydrogen and Renewably Generated E-fuels (CHARGE)—called the Sustainable Maritime Fuels Collaborative (SMF Collaborative), officially launched today. 

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PRESS RELEASE

Maritime Blue Ventures Launches 2025 Cohorts for Early-stage Innovation and Entrepreneurship  

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (March 28, 2025) — Washington Maritime Blue announces the launch of its 2025 Blue Ventures programs including cohorts for its flagship Blue Innovation Accelerator and regional incubators in Seattle and Tacoma. These three programs support founders and entrepreneurs at all stages of development, from ideation to investable venture-scale startups.

PRESS RELEASE

Maritime Blue Launches Fifth Wave of the Innovation Accelerator

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (March 13, 2025) — Washington Maritime Blue, in partnership with Meliorate Partners, proudly announces the launch of its fifth cohort of the Maritime Blue Innovation Accelerator, affectionately named The Fifth Wave. This four-month, mentor-driven accelerator program brings together founders from Washington, the broader region, and beyond to gain critical skills, connect with key resources, and scale their ocean-based innovations.

Federal Tax Credit Assistance for Maritime Users

Maritime Blue is working to educate the public about how clean energy fueled shore power project, EV Charging Infrastructure, or clean port handling equipment could be eligible for federal tax credits. Funding for this program provided the Washington Department of Commerce.

  • Is your organization an eligible entity that has eligible 2024 projects? You can: 
    • Start working your way through the Direct Pay Documentation Checklist here

Not ready to file by May 15?  CETCAP can help you file for a 6-month extension.

Event

One Ocean Week – Seattle

A global event as part of the One Ocean Expedition visit to Seattle. A week of cultural events, research updates, and innovation conference with global leaders. A celebration of the Bicentennial of Norwegian immigration to the United States.

Coming to Seattle October 2025

Event: March 19

Digital Solutions for Ports and Maritime

Join us for a showcase of the latest innovations, best practices, and technology demonstrations. Includes lunch and a reception at the Foss Waterway Seaport in Tacoma.

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.

Putting the ‘Action’ in the Ocean Climate Action Plan

 

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

 

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

 

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.