Port of Seattle Doubles Down on Maritime Blue. Additional funds will provide two more years of maritime innovation for the region
The Port of Seattle Commission today (August 11, 2020) approved another two years of funding for Washington Maritime Blue, a non-profit strategic alliance formed to foster maritime innovation and sustainability in support of an inclusive blue economy. (more…)
Port of Seattle Cancels RFP Seeking Partner for New Cruise Terminal
In April 2020, the Port of Seattle suspended its planning for a new cruise terminal to serve the Alaska market, citing a need to better understand the short and long-term cruise industry market impacts from COVID-19 before continuing its project investment in additional cruise facilities. (more…)
Barb Wilson hired as Port of Seattle Commission Chief of Staff
Barb Wilson joins the Port of Seattle as the Chief of Staff for its five-member elected body, the Port of Seattle Commission. Wilson brings 25 years of experience in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in Seattle. (more…)
Seattle: NWSA to Make Sections of Terminal 46 Available to Support U.S. Army Field Hospital
“In response to the COVID-19 health crisis, The Port of Seattle and The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) will make sections of Terminal 46 available for trailers, container equipment and storage needs in support of the U.S. Army’s Field Hospital 10, which is to be setup this coming week at Century Link Exhibition Center. (more…)
Port of Seattle watches coronavirus developments closely with cruise season 8 weeks away
The Port of Seattle says it’s keeping a close eye on every development in the coronavirus outbreak that’s already infected more than 40,000 people globally and killed more 900. The overwhelming majority of cases have been in China. (komonews.com)
Seattle: Port Includes More Environmental Benefits in Updated Cruise RFP
The Port of Seattle released a Revised Request for Proposal (RFP) to short-listed proposers being evaluated as potential investment and operating partners for the proposed new cruise facility. (more…)
Seattle: Proposed Pioneer Square cruise terminal could help businesses, harm environment
A proposed cruise ship terminal near Pioneer Square would flood Seattle’s waterfront with thousands of people several times a week starting in 2023. The ships could bring benefits and problems to the neighborhood. (kuow.org)
Plans to build another Seattle cruise ship terminal met with protesters
Activists protest Seattle cruise terminal expansion (Kiro 7)
Protesters dressed as polar bears and dolphins and holding up orca signs gathered outside a cruise company convention in Pioneer Square on Wednesday. They’re protesting a new terminal that will allow more and bigger cruise ships to access Seattle. Terminal 46, mostly used now for cargo, stretches along the waterfront from Pioneer Square to the Stadium District, taking up 86.5 acres of land. (kiro7.com)
Make business connections with Seattle’s thriving cruise industry: “Cruise Connections Conference” – November 6, 2019
Local businesses, tourism partners, and community leaders are invited to connect with Seattle’s thriving cruise industry at the “2019 Cruise Connections Conference”, sponsored by the Port of Seattle. (more…)
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Port of Seattle – Cruise terminals spark clean energy projects
Port of Seattle – Cruise terminals spark clean energy projects
When the Port of Seattle kicked off plans to develop a new cruise ship facility on the Seattle waterfront, it was faced with a challenge. Port leaders knew from more than a decade of experience at Terminal 91 that connecting docked cruise ships to clean, landside electrical power while they un-load and re-load the ship helps protect air quality and reduce harmful emissions. (crosscut.com)
Seattle Releases RFP for New Cruise Facility at Terminal 46
The Port of Seattle released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the proposed cruise facility at Terminal 46 to the three shortlisted teams announced in May. (more…)
Milestones in Seattle Cruise History
So much can happen in 20 years. Kids grow up and graduate from college. Seattle morphs into a world-class city. And a few sporadic cruise ships evolve into an industry that helps drive the economy of our region. (more…)
Seattle: Can Pioneer Square clean up its act before new cruise terminal arrives?
Seattle is on the verge of what some say is a game changer for Pioneer Square and the local cruise industry – but only if the City, the Port of Seattle and everyone involved worked together. (komonews.com)
The Port of Seattle Announces Shortlist for New Cruise Facility at Terminal 46
The Port of Seattle announced the shortlisted firms to proceed in the process towards selecting a partner in the development and operation of a new cruise facility at the north end of Terminal 46. (more…)
Port of Seattle expects another record cruise season for 2019 (Video)
Port of Seattle expects another record cruise season for 2019 (kiro7.com)
May 4, 2019, officially marks the start of cruise season and the majestic Norwegian Joy is leaving Seattle for its inaugural voyage to Alaska from Pier 66. The Port of Seattle expects a record 1.2 million cruise passengers to come through in 2019. (kiro7.com)
Seattle: 2019 Cruise Season Launches with 20-Year Celebration and Economic Impact Focus
The Port of Seattle, celebrating 20 years as a homeport, welcomes the 2019 cruise season with the arrival of the first ship—Celebrity Eclipse, at the Bell Street Pier Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 (April 15, 2019). (more…)
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