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Susan St Germain
(206) 256-6114

Business Expansion
Lynn Longan
(360) 481-3106

International Trade
Bill King
(206) 256-6128

 
Marine Technology
LABOR FORCE
7,600
REVENUES
$1.7B
COMPANIES
141
BOAT BUILDING
100
# of firms
EXPORTS
$167.7M
 

The Puget Sound and 157 miles of Pacific coastline have produced a robust maritime industry in Washington. The marine sector is supported by one of the most advanced port infrastructure systems in the U.S.

Washington is home to some of the most cutting-edge advanced materials manufacturers in the world and has become a leader in diverse sectors including the manufacturing and repair of yachts, ferries, custom kayaks, and tug boats; shipyard design & construction; and naval architecture and marine engineering.

Thanks, in part to the help provided by Commerce, Clallam County EDC and Shorebank, we were put on the path to being awarded three new navy contracts.  These contracts will provide a stable workload that will provide more jobs and stability for our workforce in Port Angeles.

Mike Rainey, CFO
Armstrong Marine Inc.
 
 
 
Marine Technology Quick Facts
  • According to the Northwest Marine Trade Association, more than 80% of super-yachts produced in the U.S. are built in Washington.
  • With one boat for every five people, Washington has the highest per-capita concentration of boaters in the U.S.
  • Washington is homeport to the North Pacific commercial fishing fleet and the Alaska commercial fishing industry. The industry catches more fish annually than any other U.S. state.
  • There are more yacht building yards along the Washington and Southern British Columbia coast than any region in the world outside of Northern Europe.
 
Workforce Training Resources

Firms situated in Washington enjoy access to a highly educated labor pool in the maritime sciences and engineering fields as well as a broad range of technology expertise in aerospace and nanotechnology. Some of Washington's top training centers for marine sciences and engineering include:

 
 
 
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