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This report, Washington State’s Strategy for the Blue Economy: Charting a Course to 2050, is divided into four sections that can be downloaded individually: • • • •
Strategy Summary Brochure Executive Summary Main Report Body Appendices
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Values to edit Ensure Success Click to Master titleof Washington’s Blue Economy Washington Maritime Blue is committed to the development of maritime business, technology and practices that promote a sustainable future contributing to economic growth, ecological health, and thriving communities. BLUE VALUES Growing Economy: We will build a strong business climate, attract talent and investment and develop an efficient regulatory structure that supports innovation and infrastructure.
We collaborate for growth to drive operational efficiency in our maritime companies.
We use strategic partnerships to develop resources and infrastructure.
We promote an efficient and goal-based approach to regulatory implementation.
Healthy Ecosystems: We are committed to restoring and sustaining the health of our coastal and marine ecosystems.
We drive the adoption of best management practices or standards by addressing barriers to their adoption and implementing incentives.
We leverage the knowledge of our research institutions in renewable energy and ocean research.
We apply an environmental ethic to development and seek to minimize impact.
Resilient Communities: We will apply a social justice lens to all our efforts to ensure thriving and resilient communities will be engaged in the sustainable development of the maritime sector.
We proactively engage with our stakeholders to achieve social license and anticipate and address unintended consequences of development and sustainability initiatives (supporting holistic decision making).
We reduce adverse impacts of economic development on vulnerable communities, while supporting climate change and natural disaster resiliency.
We are committed to a diverse, inclusive and representative maritime industry with increasing living-wage jobs.
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Washington Blue Click to editMaritime Master title Strategy Framework Vision: Washington State will be home to a world-class, thriving, and sustainable maritime industry by 2050. 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 increasing 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. Strategy Framework: The strategy framework was built from the ground up leveraging direct stakeholder input and stewardship from the Advisory Council. • Strategic Goals are the high level, aspirational goals established to achieve the Vision of the Plan • Development Pathways are the strategic directions for cluster development. They are measurable efforts based on the region’s expertise, needs and opportunities. • Initiatives are specific recommendations for policies, projects and milestones that need to be implemented to reach the vision. • Action Areas are the tools used to achieve the strategic plan. • Values: Underlying all we do, the three values of the Blue Economy guide our process to maintain balance in in defining the course for achieving the vision.
Strategic Goals What success will look like
Thriving, Low Carbon Industry
Global Innovation Hub
How we will achieve the goals
Initiatives Course setting for Implementation
Action Areas What tools we use
Values What guides our actions
21st Century Workforce
World-Class Cluster
Working Waterfronts
Development Pathways
Growing Gateways
Projects & Milestones
Policy Recommendations
In progress, short term (pre-2025), medium term (pre-2035) R&D, Demonstration, Incubation
Education & Training
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Regulatory, financial and policy priorities
Best Practices, Standards, & Certifications
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Goals, Pathways, and Click to edit Master title Initiatives Vision: Washington State will be home to a world-class, thriving, and sustainable maritime industry by 2050
Thriving, Low Carbon Industry
Global Innovation Hub
Growing Gateways
21st Century Workforce
World-Class Cluster
Deep Decarbonization: Accelerate the transition of Washington’s maritime industry to a low-carbon future. Initiative 1: Low-carbon maritime technologies on board
Initiative 2: Low-carbon shore side infrastructure
Initiative 3: Strategies for emissions reductions
Blue Innovation: Drive the commercialization of emerging blue technologies. Initiative 1: Digital transformation
Initiative 3: Collaborative R&D
Initiative 2: Modernization of fishing & seafood industries
Initiative 4: Maritime Innovation Center
Working Waterfronts: Lead the nation in efficient, clean and safe maritime practices across all sectors of the industry. Initiative 1: Smart Ports
Initiative 2: Infrastructure & Regulatory Strategy
Initiative 3: Green Gateway
Workforce Development: Next generation of an inclusive and diverse maritime workforce with technological expertise and access to clean, healthy, living wage jobs. Initiative 1: Career pipeline, pathways, & connections
Initiative 2: Inclusivity, support, & outreach
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. Blue Focus
Blue Forum
Blue Forward
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Washington State Click to edit Master title Policy Recommendations For the Maritime Blue Strategy, the key support from local, state, and federal governments is their capacity to convene stakeholders and to create and regulate a policy regime that is supportive of the vision and goals of the Blue Strategy – particularly when it impacts the rate at which industry can accelerate innovation and living-wage job creation.
Combined Policy Recommendations for Blue Goals Adopt policies and incentives to create market conditions that reduce carbon (and other) emissions from maritime applications.
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Secure funding to develop and support vessels & shore side infrastructure for electric operations and cleaner low-carbon fuels.
Global Innovation Hub
Develop incentives & finance mechanisms for maritime innovation in shipbuilding & manufacturing, including vessel replacement for ferries, modernizing fishing fleet, noise reduction, & water quality.
Designate a maritime innovation validation zone to perform R&D, testing & evaluation of safety and operational performance for digitally assisted operations.
Invest in critical Port and maritime infrastructure to maintain and increase modernization and competitiveness.
Align and simplify the regulatory and permitting process to improve, speed, efficiency and predictability in maritime infrastructure projects.
Dedicate funding for maritime specific training, education and workforce development, including expansion of registered apprenticeships and youth programs.
Support initiatives for statewide workforce development that encourage alignment and efficiency of programs according to community and industry sector-based priorities.
Growing Gateways
21st Century Workforce
Ensure public funds for clean energy and carbon mitigation are directed towards maritime, clean technology applications.
Fund and develop incubation, R&D and commercialization platforms for maritime innovation facilities and research centers.
Develop Regional collaborations and partnerships that promote competitiveness and reduce ecological impact.
Adopt recommendations of Career Connect Washington and regional efforts to define and support maritime career pipeline development.
These recommendations are intended to be complimentary and aligned to parallel or connected policy initiatives when they are supportive of the Blue Strategy Goals. However, please note that even if a particular policy or aspect of a recommendation may be highlighted in the Blue Strategy, it is not necessarily an endorsement of an entire initiative. Other initiatives that share at least some alignment include:
Governor Inslee’s Clean Energy Future for Washington State Washington Maritime Federation 2019 Legislative Priorities Washington State Ferries 2019 Long Range Plan Puget Sound Partnership Agenda Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy Southern Resident Killer Whale Task Force Recommendations Career Connect Washington Policy Agenda Other State Agency policy and funding requests Local municipality and ports policy agendas
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Setting Course for 2050 Click tothe edit Master title The strategy "Course Setting" (or roadmap) that follows includes the definitions for the Goals, Pathways and Initiatives under each area. More importantly, this section captures details on many of the demonstration projects and milestones that have been identified for current, short term (pre-2025), and medium term (pre-2035) activities. This part of the strategy is especially designed to be a living document. What is captured here is a fraction of the ideas and activities that were shared though the stakeholder engagement and outreach process. In addition, new opportunities are constantly emerging. If you do not see your activity or idea in this document, engage with the Maritime Blue Cluster to support its implementation. Collaboration is key to achieving the vision, and only by working together to implement the innovation activities can we ensure that Washington State will be home to a world-class, thriving, and sustainable maritime industry by 2050.
Washington Maritime Blue Strategy Task Force Meeting held on January 25, 2018
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Strategic Goal: Thriving Low-Carbon Industry Establish a competitive and decarbonized maritime industry by taking advantage of Thriving, Low-Carbon Maritime Industry innovations for cleaner air and efficient, cost savings operations.
Deep Decarbonization
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Strategic Goal: Thriving, Low Carbon Industry Establish Washington State as thriving, low-carbon maritime industry Pathway: Deep Decarbonization Accelerate the transition of Washington’s maritime industry to a lowcarbon future, pursuing technological innovations, infrastructure and incentives, which will enable the transformation of local, coastal, and international shipping. Initiative 1: Low-carbon maritime technologies on board Support retrofit and newbuild electrification and alternative fuel projects for local, domestic and international vessels. Initiative 2: Low-carbon shore side infrastructure Deploy low carbon energy and alternative fuel infrastructure utilizing innovative technologies for generation, storage and energy efficiency. Initiative 3: Strategies for emissions reductions • Strategies to accelerate the uptake of low carbon technology to reduce emissions for ships and shoreside.
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Initiative 1: Low-carbon maritime technologies on board
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Current Projects State ferries seeking 3 vessel hybrid conversions (Jumbo Mark II) in addition to newbuilds Skagit County seeking hybrid ferry new build. Tote maritime LNG conversion planned for completion by 2022. NOAA Sanctuary Fuel Cell research vessel feasibility study. NWSWB Zero-Emission Pump-out vessel. UW-APL hybrid electric research vessel. Short (Pre-2025)
Complete hybrid conversion on 3 Jumbo Mark II vessels and 2 new build electric vessels by 2025. Establish example business cases for different vessel operational profiles (electrification of ferries, LNG, renewable fuels, fuel cell). Develop drop-in bio and renewable fuel strategy: covering adoption + infrastructure. Fix state fuel contract (allow for biodiesel pricing benefit). Transfer existing ferries to B10. Complete Skagit County electric ferry. Attract LNG-fueled vessels from shipping and cruise fleets. Initiate new Mosquito Fleet: regional water taxi/passenger service. Inc in WSF long range plans for coordination and terminal access. Medium (Pre-2035) Complete 3 new builds for hybrid/full electric vessels by 2035. R&D/JIP to overcome tech challenges. Implement hydrogen fuel cell vessels (JIP, test projects, etc.). Demonstration Projects
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Current Projects LNG Terminal in Tacoma permitting in process. WSF working with utilities to meet charging need for hybrid ferries. Infrastructure planning for transportation and energy handled by sector. Shore Power is currently available at some terminals in Puget Sound and beyond. Short (Pre-2025) Cross sector strategic infrastructure planning for transportation, ports and utilities that quantifies benefit to connect with investments. Explore how load variables could be leveraged for battery charging. Conduct integrated analysis of shore siting, electric grid and generation capacity; ship operations, plug-in standards and transit profiles; and emissions impacts to plan for optimal shore power, energy generation (including renewables) and storage siting for future needs. WSF to complete High Voltage electric plugin improvements to at least four terminals by 2025. Demonstrate, modular distributed renewable systems for multiple purposes including localized desalination, hydrogen, or electricity generation" Medium (Pre-2035) Standardized interconnection plug established for ship-to-shore power to facilitate multi-vessel use. Charging/cold ironing/bunkering infrastructure installed at strategic locations aligned with needs for urban and rural waterfronts. Demonstration Project Strategic infrastructure planning to support investments in low-carbon energy and fuel infrastructure. Washington’s Strategy for the Blue Economy | January 2019 Appendix A
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Initiative 3: Strategy for emissions reduction
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Current Projects Ports of Puget Sound Maritime air emissions 5-year inventory, Port Emissions Inventory Tool (PEIT), Green Marine environmental certification program & vessel traffic studies. Maritime grant for tugs -> based on fuel savings. Port of Seattle renewable fuel incentives. Markets for emissions scrubber residuals -> Use local cement manufacturers. Sharing of operational best practices. Real-time emissions tracking tools taking shape from DNV GL, Right Ship and others. Short (Pre-2025) Assessment of existing compliance, tracking & reporting schemes & collaboratives (including W. Coast, Asia Pacific, IMO). Drive level playing field for other ports & internationally (including IMO carbon reduction mandate). Partner and Build off of the West Coast Collaborative: a voluntary public-private partnership committed to reducing diesel emissions and advancing clean technologies throughout the western US. North West Ports Clean Air Strategy update. Assessment of local impact (e.g., particulate matter). Local emissions target strategy (e.g., credit system for early adoption, open, goal-based compliance strategy). Proof of concept pilots for technical energy efficiency measures. Utilization of real time air emissions data to inform strategy and provide input to Puget Sound Air Emissions Inventory. Medium (Pre-2035) Position Washington as a provider of emission reduction technologies to the global market. Sector pilot of emissions performance standards. Improve uniformity and predictability of West Coast standards. Pacific Coast Collaborative could be utilized for establishing regional cooperation & agreements, including California, Asia ports too. Demonstration Projects Leverage real time emissions tracking tools to ID opportunities to improve performance.
Leverage existing certification and collaborations to establish regional agreements for common emissions targets on the West Coast and beyond.
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Strategic Goal: Global Innovation Hub Establish Washington State as a global maritime technology innovation hub Pathway: Blue Innovation Drive the commercialization of emerging blue technologies in Washington through strategic partnerships. Initiative 1: Digital Transformation Create commercial opportunities in pursuing the digital transformation of the maritime sector. 1.1 Digitally assisted operations
1.2 Maritime data science (collection, analytics & sharing)
Initiative 2: Low-impact Vessel Design and Advanced Manufacturing Demonstration Projects Support and enable innovation in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, and Manufacturing through advancements in low impact vessel design, water quality/waste management, coatings, materials and other sustainable technologies. Initiative 3: Modernization of Fishing, Seafood and Ocean Innovation Demonstration Projects Support and enable innovation in modernization of the fishing and seafood industry through modernized vessels, use of optimization technologies, sustainable technologies and gear, and other sustainable ocean resource utilization. Initiative 4: Collaborative R&D, Incubation and Commercialization for Innovation Develop a Maritime Innovation Center, steer and advise strategic direction by increasing awareness of technological challenges & proven solutions from around the world; leverage WA State’s strengths for competitive advantage.
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Initiative 1: Digital transformation 1.1 Digitally assisted operations
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Proposed projects/milestones Current Projects Developing maritime standards and enabling technology for autonomous and digitally assisted ship operations. Underwater & ship surveys, air emissions monitoring, auto-docking, dynamic positioning, navigation systems, deep-sea maintenance and repair, and engineering functions already employing digital assistance.
Short (Pre-2025) Establish maritime innovation validation zone for Research, Demonstration, Testing & Evaluation (RDT&E) of safety & operational performance of digitally assisted operations and autonomous systems such as AUVs and ocean sensing technology. Combine zone with Aquatic Test/Training facility for Autonomous Undersea Vehicles, sensors, power stations, etc.. NOAA Western Regional Center, Seattle has available real estate. Form consortium of public/private partners for collaboration with USN (NUWC Keyport, COMSUBDEVRON 5 (Bangor), UW APL, PNNL, NOAA, DNV GL, and private sector innovation. Digital twin or real time VR simulation for maritime research, vessel outfitted by 2021. Establish (Virtual Reality (VR) and simulation platform for training, operations & manufacturing Collaboration involving commercial/government/DoD/DoC on shipboard cybersecurity projects/issues. Shipboard control systems (private & government) require systems designed with cybersecurity. Partnership opportunities with USN (NUWC Keyport, NSWC Dahlgren), NOAA, industry, others.
Medium (Pre-2035) Pilot maritime use cases for automation and digitally assisted ship operations Broadband communications network developed to support increased digitalization (prioritize rural maritime communities.). WA recognized as a center of maritime innovation for artificial intelligence and robotics without net loss of jobs. Demonstration Project Establish maritime innovation validation zone for Research, Demonstration, Testing, & Evaluation of safety & operational performance of digitally assisted operations and autonomous systems. Washington’s Strategy for the Blue Economy | January 2019 Appendix A
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Initiative 1: Digital transformation 1.2 Maritime data science (collection, analytics, and sharing)
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Proposed projects/milestones Current Projects Gap analysis and needs assessment: Identify ongoing data acquisition systems and key tools and capabilities (what data do we need, where, how often, how long) and assess how to use those capabilities for top priority challenges. NANOOS: Operationalize use of real-time data for changing climate for fisheries, human safety at sea, oil spills, etc.. Participate in open data working groups: www.opengeospatial.org/projects/groups/marinedwg Data standards and best practices have been established, need to support and follow where practical.
Short (Pre-2025) Standardized data model for maritime: Create shared sites and processes so data can be compatible for analytics. Pilot new BLUE-ware (maritime software), advanced numerical modelling and blockchain applications. Cyber security initiative for data/digitalization to ensure resistance to malware and other attacks. Increase measurements/sensors in the water, including ships outfitted with sensors, swim-by sensors and fish/mammal tagging/monitors.
Medium (Pre-2035) Globally accessible, high bandwidth satellite communications for data, digital classroom, etc.., and heritage coastal applications. UAV cost decrease for fisheries sciences, (i.e., as receivers for tagging). Demonstration Project
Establish shared data platform and standardized model to enable pilot for blueware and blockchain applications.
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Initiative 2: Low-impact Vessel Design and Manufacturing
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Proposed projects/milestones Current Projects Identifying beneficiaries and existing use cases, develop history of core uses and technology needs with possible categories (vessel, Systems, propulsion, noise). Strong network of internationally renowned Naval Architects and Engineers across WA working on electrification, ballast water, noise reeducations, etc... Local suppliers help lead innovation by helping to move manufacturers through costumer demand. Largest manufacturer of super yachts in the US are early adopters of innovative design and systems. Replacing zinc with aluminum anodes for electrolysis on vessels to reduce leeching of toxic chemicals.
Short (Pre-2025) Washington Naval Architects utilized for most local builds and operations. New collaborations with organizations for advanced manufacturing and materials, labs, and R&D centers, including IACMI, CRTC, NIST-MEP, PNNL. Increase shipyard capacity and skilled workforce ready to utilize and install latest technology including ballast water treatment, coatings, advanced composites, noise reduction, etc.. Establish techniques and standards for advanced manufacturing in shipbuilding. Joint Industry Project for NOAA Marine Sanctuary Vessels Joint Industry Projects to implement noise reductions & drive innovations (such as hull and prop designs to reduce cavitation and noise). Increase R&D to improve impacts on water quality from the maritime sector for things such as hull coatings, wastewater, outfalls/intakes, modular systems, and sacrificial anodes.
Medium (Pre-2035) Frame what is needed for specific innovations and applications (collaboration between companies, universities, gov’t). Joint industry projects to overcome additional challenges. Demonstration Projects Joint Industry Project to implement low impact vessel design for NOAA Marine Sanctuary Program including; propulsion, noise reduction, water quality, safety, crew comfort, etc.
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Create model for advanced manufacturing techniques and materials in shipbuilding while increasing jobs and training programs.
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Initiative 3: Modernization of Fishing, Seafood, and Ocean Innovation
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Proposed projects/milestones Current Projects Showcase existing sustainable deployment of smart nets and traps, such as the Commercially harvested Black Cod (Sablefish) pilot project in partnership with Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, NOAA, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), and University of Washington. PNNL’s R&D project for Nautical Offshore Macroalgal Autonomous Device (NOMAD). A free-floating, sensor-equipped, carbon-fiber longline (5 km) to which macroalgae can be attached for cultivation. A few examples of New build and conversion of vessels for North Pacific fishing fleet with low-impact vessel design and efficient system use. Development of new gear and marketing strategies in the lower Columbia for harvest of hatchery salmon and release of wild fish (with low mortality rates. Project is underway at WDFW, with several collaborating partners including Wild Fish Conservancy, NMFS, ODFW and SeaGrant. Fishing Fleet Modernization Study to understand extent of vessel needs. Short (Pre-2025) By catch in-water detect/release, develop capabilities to avoid waste (increase product quality), inventory waste streams and history. Increase capabilities with catch storage. Creation of fishing gear and aquaculture gear development and testing consortium. Including outreach to Alaska about a partnership for fishing gear development. Fishing vessel JIP with milestone of 20 low-impact fishing vessels under contract to be designed & built in WA – using standardized/modular design for increasing scale. Increase in-state seafood processing with full utilization technology. Establish a Fish Processing Innovation Center with WSU Food Science in Everett. Increase modern cold storage facilities with innovations on emission from refrigerants and building efficiency, as well as efficiencies in the logistics chain. Identify and set acceptable best practices and business cases for aqua and mariculture regulations that can drive tech innovation and maintain water quality and invasive species standards. Explore connections between WA’s Life Science and Ocean Innovation for ocean bioscience advancements. Medium (Pre-2035) Sustainable offshore aquaculture farm established (leveraging WA tech and research capabilities). Establish recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) on-shore.
Demonstration Projects Increase in-state seafood processing with full utilization technology.
Develop new gear and marketing strategies for harvest of hatchery salmon and release of wild fish in the lower Columbia.
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PNNL’s Macroalgal NOMAD project, demonstration phase. Creation of bio fuels from offshore growing platform of kelp.
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Initiative 4: Collaborative R&D, incubation, and commercialization for innovation priorities
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Proposed projects/milestones Current Projects Stakeholders are working to design and build a Maritime Innovation Center to house cluster programing, co-working space and support commercialization of technology DOE maritime markets initiative for ocean energy: Connecting needs for power with ocean generation such as aquaculture, UAV charging, desalinization, etc.. Pacific Marine Energy Center (PMEC) incorporating “blue technology" into their mission and scope, transitioning into the “Center for Blue Technology.”
Short (Pre-2025) Design and build a Maritime Innovation Center to house cluster programing, co-working space and support commercialization of technology Leverage Washington State's “blue tech” expertise in ocean space activities to promote R&D and implementation of demonstration projects that can overcome challenges and create commercial opportunities. Inventory of in-state maritime resources to connect to Maritime Innovation Campus and support workforce development. Standing up satellite campuses in rural maritime communities. Create commercial opportunities from anticipating and adapting to international regulations and required compliance solutions. Collaboration on Aquatic Test/Training Center for commercial/government/public safety diving training. NOAA Western Regional Center at Sand Point has available real estate for footprint of facility.
Medium (Pre-2035) Increased spending on R&D in the ocean space and related industries and joint public and/or private partnerships to develop infrastructure to support sustainable resource exploitation. Testing renewable and ocean energy technologies here in PNW waters. Expansion into the Maritime Innovation Campus and leveraging other resources around the state.
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Strategic Goal: Growing Gateways Washington will be a premier region for imports, exports and maritime industrial activity with a reputation for safety, transparency, efficiency and sustainability. Pathway: Working Waterfronts Washington will lead the nation in efficient, clean and safe maritime practices across all sectors of the industry. Initiative 1: Smart Ports Establish thought leadership for how the industry can leverage automated and digital technologies for improved efficiencies and safe and sustainable operations while growing and securing jobs. 1.1 Digitalized processes
1.2 Clean & efficient operations
1.3 Attracting & Training the Future Workforce of our ports
Initiative 2: Infrastructure and Regulatory Reform Taking a long term perspective to maintaining maritime and industrial lands that support clean and efficient transportation solutions, family-wage jobs and minimize ecological impacts. Create a predictable and efficient regulatory structure supporting sustainable innovation, maintaining long term maritime infrastructure and enhancing company competitiveness. 2.1 Long-term maritime infrastructure & transportation strategy
2.2 Regulatory predictability & land use
Initiative 3: Blue Gateway Build on Washington’s brand as a Blue Gateway and capitalize triple bottom line added value 3.1 Attracting business activity through sustainability
3.2 Maritime sector stewardship & Corporate Social Responsibility
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Initiative 1: Smart ports 1.1 Digitalized processes Working Waterfronts
Proposed projects/milestones Current Projects Shoreside logistics and traffic optimization trial at Northwest Seaport Alliance. Working to improve product/cargo transfer between port and inland distribution centers. WSDOT tracking data on traffic issues, connect to gate departures and provide options for dispatch. RFID tech for clean truck integrated into the NWSA Port Community System. Electronic logging for trucking (nationwide).
Short (Pre-2025) Start with baselining data on how things are moving. Pilot latest technology on data exchange between shipping and logistics stakeholders to reduce time to market, improve transparency, cybersecurity, logistics planning and reduce supply chain costs. Common platform, standards & proprietary data protection (provide incentives to encourage entities to be part of process and provide data). Expand NWSA Port Community System (data-sharing truckers to terminal operators, labor, highway); how cargo flows & what are impediments. Develop a "system of systems" to marry divergent parts of the industry. Leverage platforms for aggregation of data in the Port Community System for visibility and reliability.
Medium (Pre-2035) Puget Sound smart ‘Super Port’, incorporating intelligent cargo terminals, digital platforms, smart harbor craft and maritime service provision. Design a future-proof terminal model that is scalable and considers all the connected pieces: Adapt to sea level rise, earthquakes, etc..
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Initiative 1: Smart ports 1.2 Clean and efficient operations Working Waterfronts
Proposed projects/milestones Current Projects Planned development of major terminals to be "big-ship" ready with advancements in terminal operations. Seaport Alliance modified law to contribute to private sector equipment for emissions reductions: Clean Truck Program Example rewards for voluntary performance: Port of Vancouver, BC effort to standardize environmental performance incentives (including noise reduction). Increased Supply Chain and Logistics Training at UW and PLU.
Short (Pre-2025) Increased investments in electrification of terminal operations. Washington ports to collaborate on developing incentives for vessel and shoreside tenants utilizing voluntary certification programs. Coordinate with W. Coast & global markets to ensure competitiveness. Work with labor to identify ways to move cargo more efficiently with low to zero emissions. Prepare for increased use of digital operations with job training and ensuring impact funding is available. Increased use of ROV/UAV and systems for waterway security, surveying and maintenance. Ensure that strategies related to marine shore-side infrastructure improvements explicitly support and advance water quality protection and improvement. Development of onshore facilities for ballast water discharge and treatment.
Medium (Pre-2035) Increased Deployment of fully electric terminal equipment and drayage trucks. Coordinated low impact across the cargo flow chain between ship, dock, rail, road, and air. Demonstration Projects
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Initiative 1: Smart ports 1.3 Attracting and Training the Future Workforce of our ports Working Waterfronts
Proposed projects/milestones Current Projects “Just transition” discussion are happening in other trades-based sectors, such as manufacturing and construction, However, the term implies loos of jobs according to Labor Increased automation in manufacturing and terminal operations. New diversified job skills are needed and training is beginning to take shape.
Short (Pre-2025) Deeper dive to examine maritime and look at the future of the workforce. What does AI look like? How do we find workforce? How do we provide decision support tools? To answer these questions: Host summit, facilitate and bring in experts such as Charles Hill from UW School of Business: Develop strategy to address workforce impacts with AI and automation. Additional forum resources: NIST/Impact WA: ARM (Advanced Robotics and Manufacturing lab).
Medium (Pre-2035) “Just Transition” definition concepts: • No decrease in standard of living for worker or family. • Project staffed with workforce, transition benefits as needed. • Ensure workforce is brought along with technology.
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Host future of maritime workforce summit addressing growing needs of our ports.
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Initiative 2: Infrastructure and regulatory reform 2.1 Long-term maritime infrastructure and transportation strategy
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Proposed projects/milestones Current Projects Seaport Alliance is embarking on new long-term infrastructure strategy process.
Short (Pre-2025) Create holistic long-term infrastructure & transportation strategy to plan for future needs and technology developments, including facility siting, modal optimization, inter-port connectivity and inland infrastructure. Include rural ports in regional/statewide strategy process. Additional stormwater infrastructure strategy (e.g., water utility district) that minimizes environmental impact and permitting timelines is needed. Establish authority for regional coordination of passenger ferry service. Medium (Pre-2035) Implement the holistic strategy and ensure sustained funding needed for success.
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Create holistic long-term infrastructure and transportation strategy to plan for future needs and technology developments for freight mobility.
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Initiative 2: Infrastructure and regulatory reform 2.2 Regulatory predictability and land use Working Waterfronts
Proposed projects/milestones Current Projects Oregon “Industrial Sanctuary" designations, maritime industrial lands as essential public facilities (Joint Maritime Task Force recommendation) and other examples of zoning tools to promote industrial uses in designated areas. Canadian Environmental Assessment Act "shot clock" approach for maritime infrastructure development. WA Department of Ecology 401-404 permit process project to increase transparent and predictability. Port of Seattle participated in Army Corps of Engineers’ new, streamlined process for deepening studies, the navigation study is on schedule for completion within the prescribed three-year target.
Short (Pre-2025) Create an efficient and goal-based approach to regulatory implementation, with industry standards above and beyond compliance (Incentives for early adopters and high performers). WA Stormwater Center funding for pilot projects that ports can use to demonstrate compliance and gain regulatory certainty. Work with regulatory agencies to create pilot permitting process for blue innovation projects that meet sustainable economic development criteria. (i.e. hull wiper for biofouling, noise reduction, double-walled pilings). Secure working waterfronts through integrated planning for industrial zoning & economic development, including growth management act & shoreline management act planning. Use "Industrial Sanctuary“ and "essential public facilities” designations. Expand on the current project concept of using the fishery management cooperative example for the shipping industry management of ballast water inspections and discharge activities.
Medium (Pre-2035) Establish a permit ombudsmen for leading agency coordination & delivering authority to proceed. Could be within Office of Regulatory Innovation & Assistance if authority to make decisions is granted.
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Initiative 3: Blue Gateway 3.1 Attracting business activity through sustainability
Working Waterfronts
Proposed projects/milestones Current Projects Washington State is known as a “green" community with sustainable value system. Example “green" policy & incentives at Port of Seattle (Century Agenda) & Tacoma. Increase in environmental performance awards established in Washington maritime community. Global initiatives highlighting regional maritime sustainability efforts: World Ocean Initiative, World Ocean Council, Wartsila's Ocean Awakening (SEA 20), and UN-Global Compact, etc.. Existing Ballast Water Working Group in cooperation with WA Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW).
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Raise awareness of our global leadership in sustainability and innovation in the maritime industry. Need clear regulatory structure for ballast water and biofouling treatment that incentives use of innovative technologies. Participate in global ocean sustainability initiatives. Develop an optimization tool for maritime applications to gauge sustainability indicators like ROI, jobs & emissions impacts (for vessels, infrastructure, operations).
Medium (Pre-2035) Washington State highlighted as a leader in global ocean sustainability initiatives.
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Initiative 3: Blue Gateway 3.2 Maritime Sector Stewardship & Corporate Social Responsibility Working Waterfronts
Proposed projects/milestones Current Projects Saltchuck, Harley and others are focusing on their corporate commitments to sustainability. Increased commitments to Green Marine, Clean Boating Foundation, Clean Marina, and other initiatives. Larger international companies shifting focus from engine or system company to creating systems for clean energy future, i.e., Wartsila, Kongsberg, Siemens, etc..
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Marketing and communication campaign to raise awareness of our global leadership in sustainability and innovation in the maritime industry. Significant growth in use of voluntary certification programs. Further commitments to Green Marine, Clean Boating Foundation, Right Ship, Sustainable Ship Initiative and other self reporting and certification schemes Utilize Cluster organization as platform to build community relations and connections to CBOs (community-based organizations). Partnerships built with NGOs and CBOs. Identify opportunities for nearshore habitat protection and restoration in and around ports. Duwamish River Clean Up Coalition as example of public-private-community partnerships for conservation. Joint investments in conservation and community development efforts. Create structure and opportunities for investments in Blue Carbon offsets. Explore development of a Puget Sound mitigation banking system. EPA offers to work with the Maritime Blue team to develop this concept Medium (Pre-2035) Scale and standardization of programs, partnerships, marketing and sustained investments.
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Initiative 3: Blue Gateway 3.3 Increase eco-tourism and recreational boating Working Waterfronts
Proposed projects/milestones Current Projects Peace Boat - EcoShip designing world’s most sustainable cruise ship (Seattle offered ecoand cultural-tourism opportunities). Some examples of cruise fleet economic development benchmarking. Ports & business community united to regain funding for tourism: WA Tourism Alliance, new WA Commerce Sector lead. Current eco-tourism destinations include kayaking, whale watching, charter vessels. Recreational boating events: Wooden Boat Festival, Race to Alaska, etc.. Clean Boating Foundation and Clean Marina Programs. Tongass Rain Electric Cruise (AK) all-electric whale watcher boats.
Short (Pre-2025) Make WA a destination port versus turn-around: excursion opportunities, leverage captured audiences on ships (TV, lectures or handouts). Eco-tourism to showcase projects like habitat restoration, fisheries management, whale health monitoring, innovative clean propulsion. Build up shore power/wastewater infrastructure to support reduction of emissions and impacts from tourism. JIP with NW School of Wooden Boat Building to design & develop zero-emission pump out vessels for the region. Developing a voluntary certification program for clean boating activity. Develop electric whale watching vessels for noise & emission reductions. Medium (Pre-2035) Washington State operating as a low- to zero-impact eco- and aqua-tourism center.
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Strategic Goal: 21st Century Workforce A technologically adaptable and inclusive workforce with a sustained stream of high-caliber entrants will be developed Pathway: Workforce Development Next generation of an inclusive and diverse maritime workforce with technological expertise and access to clean, healthy, living wage jobs. Initiative 1: Career pipeline, pathways, and connections Ensure current & future maritime workforce pipeline with skill demand forecasting, mapping career pathways, and connecting learning strategies with career opportunities. 1.1 Skill demand forecasting & strategy for workforce pipeline
1.2 Mapping career pathways in & through the industry
1.3 Career-connected learning
Initiative 2: Inclusivity, support, and outreach Increase outreach and engagement to create broader, more equitable and more inclusive opportunities for participation in the maritime workforce. 2.1 Create broader opportunities for equitable & inclusive participation
2.2 Outreach and engagement
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Initiative 1: Career pipeline, pathways, & connections 1.1 Skill demand forecasting and strategy to ensure current & future workforce pipeline
Proposed projects/milestones Current Projects Leverage the Future of Work Task Force (legislative) for managing the future workforce pipeline. Disconnected efforts with funding gaps have lead to fits and stops.
Short (Pre-2025) Consider an algorithm based approach to analyze recruitment success to inform recruitment strategies And, establish evaluation protocol to create feedback loop to inform initiative as to what is working or not Skill demand forecasting and creation of a forward-looking strategy framework that consolidate efforts to date. Look for cross-sector overlaps/benefits and collaboration opportunities. Consider full skill range from work preparedness to advanced maritime education.
Medium (Pre-2035) Sustained efforts and funding sources with refreshed forecasting to ensure medium- and long-term needs are being met.
Demonstration Projects Skill demand forecasting and creation of a forward-looking strategy framework that consolidates efforts to date.
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Initiative 1: Career pipeline, pathways, & connections 1.2 Mapping career pathways in & through the industry
Proposed projects/milestones Current Projects Need for full funding and support for the development and implementation of a comprehensive, interactive website and social media platform that highlights and defines maritime workforce education and training. Efforts to embed maritime in K-12 curriculum including: Core Plus, Port Townsend implementing K-12 maritime curriculum, Seattle Maritime Academy to host Skills Center. Existing initiatives and programs that build connections to increase pipelines and define pathways.; incl. Career Bridge, WDC’s Seattle Region Partnership.
Short (Pre-2025) Identify and map maritime career opportunities/tracks; deep dive with entry requirements and supporting programs. Gap analysis against Washington capabilities. Need to strengthen existing data for effective analysis. Coordinated and focused marketing strategy of skill demands as well as pathway opportunities.
Medium (Pre-2035) Update career mapping based on technology and job career changes. Embedding maritime related curriculum into K-12, starting at the elementary grades.
Demonstration Projects Launch marketing campaign for maritime careers leveraging integrated website with mapped pathways and skill demand forecasts.
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Initiative 1: Career pipeline, pathways, & connections 1.3 Career-connected learning
Proposed projects/milestones Current Projects Governor Inslee’s Career Connected Washington Task Force recommends dramatically upscaling public and private registered apprenticeships (i.e., Maritime Joint Apprenticeship Council (MJAC)), internships, mentoring and workforce training programs. Maritime specific recommendations are forthcoming. Youth Maritime Collaborative to help funnel students toward internships and opportunities. Connect maritime needs with existing programs such as Seattle Goodwill Industries, Port Seattle interns, Maritime Industrial Council interns, maritime and shipyard labor unions apprenticeship and training programs etc. Port Townsend School District’s Maritime Discovery Program utilized a model for career pipeline development. The Puget Sound Metal Trades have collaboration of labor and management include Joint Apprenticeship Committee's that have operational training programs for the majority of the Shipbuilding and Ship repair industries needs. These apprenticeships are designed to meet the workforce training needs of the industry.
Short (Pre-2025) Blue thread of learning - connect career pathway skill requirements with education system – systematic and unified approach with feedback loop for future relevance. Address the disconnect between what the industry says they need and the lack of post secondary options (including wait lists for many programs). Leverage existing registered apprenticeship programs to increase training across the maritime supply chain. MJAC piloted and sustained. Collaboration on Aquatic Test/Training Center for commercial/government/public safety diving training. NOAA Western Regional Center at Sand Point has available real estate for footprint of facility.
Medium (Pre-2035) Sustained efforts and funding sources to ensure medium- and long-term needs are being met.
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Initiative 2: Inclusivity, support, and outreach 2.1 Create broader opportunities for equitable & inclusive participation
Proposed projects/milestones Current Projects Youth Maritime Collaborative is working to leverage existing networks and organizations in the industry to tackle implicit bias and subjectivity in evaluation and training. Maritime Center of Excellence to conduct 2 train-the-trainer institutes for workforce faculty in marine related and construction related programs. This grant-funded project is underway; seeking additional funding to take to the next level. Northwest Maritime Center's regional "Sail Like a Girl" initiative kicks off December 2018 and is designed to replicate our success in attracting female participants to maritime programs region wide. Northwest Maritime Center's regional "Sail Like a Girl" initiative kicks off December 2018 and is designed to replicate our success in attracting female participants to maritime programs region wide.
Short (Pre-2025) Develop an equity framework (for professional development, service models, hiring practices, workplace practices) facilitate opportunity for key stakeholder groups to go through process. Set clear equity goals for employers, training providers, Community Based Organizations. Support Federal and state efforts to reduce barriers to maritime employment (i.e. TWIC access). Identify organizations that can bridge to the community – Industry Ambassadors (and partners, elected representatives, etc..) who can relate to target communities.
Medium (Pre-2035) Sustained efforts and funding sources to ensure medium- and long-term needs are being met.
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Initiative 2: Inclusivity, support, and outreach 2.2 Outreach and engagement
Proposed projects/milestones Current Projects Good grass roots work reaching out (e.g., Sea Sisters, Women of the Sea). Youth Maritime Collaborative. Seattle Goodwill Industries doing maritime outreach. Expand these opportunities. Board of Pilotage Commissioners/Puget Sound Pilots Joint Diversity Committee Lessons learned from the construction industry (Priority hire as a model for government & private partnerships). Existing labor initiatives. Existing Port work with community partners (e.g., urban league) – Hybrid funding.
Short (Pre-2025) Coordinate with Cluster communications strategy to help raise awareness and make maritime careers a priority for counselors, parents, students and teachers. Get industry reps out in the community - in partnership with Community Based Organizations. Focused marketing strategy of skill demands and career pathway opportunities. Practicesharing and toolkit development for flexible approach. Forum for existing workforce engagement organizations with newly identified groups and ambassadors for under-represented communities.
Medium (Pre-2035) Sustained efforts and funding sources with refreshed forecasting to ensure medium- and long-term needs are being met.
Demonstration Projects Host a Maritime Blue Forum between workforce organizations, maritime industry and ambassadors for underrepresented communities.
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Click to edit Master title Strategic Goal: World-Class Cluster An organized cluster of competitive companies and partners will continuously drive sustainable economic development for the maritime industry Pathway: Cluster Coordination A formal Cluster Organization will drive implementation of the WA Maritime Blue strategy & collaboration to ensure a strong maritime industry founded on competitive maritime companies and an attractive business environment. Blue Forum
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Networking and strengthening of the knowledge base: Host workshops, provide market data,
Platform for collaborative R&D projects, Joint Industry Projects (JIP), and teaming for grant opportunities.
Cooperation to enable the workforce of the future through coordination, funding & public forums.
Incubation to drive early stage innovation to commercialization. Guidance and mentoring for start-ups & businesses looking to expand into the Blue economy.
Scholarships for workforce development. Job board. Fostering internship & apprenticeships. Mentor-mentee relationships. Hands on learning for K-12.
Blue Focus Implement a communications and marketing campaign plan in conjunction with partner organizations, to raise visibility & connect with opportunities.
Establish website to serve as a focal point for information about & for WA’s Blue Economy.
Cooperation with authorities to create a better framework to develop new technology.
Cross sector engagement and coordination with other clusters
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Conduit for public and private funding opportunities. Attract investors and connect the dots on the value proposition for innovators.
The Maritime Innovation Center houses incubation, acceleration, coworking, and public meeting space. It acts as a hub to the many spokes in rural maritime communities across the state.
Partnered with the Washington Maritime Federation to ensure continued support and coordination of industry priorities.
Establish Maritime Innovation Fund for capital investment in innovation-based startups with a potential for high growth and job creation
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Click to edit Examples of Master Cluster title Scope BLUE FOCUS Objective A strategic communications campaign to raise awareness of Washington State’s leadership and highlight opportunities in maritime innovation. With funding through this initiative, this campaign will specifically target engagement, outreach, and marketing of cluster activities to achieve specific outcomes.
Examples could include: • Marketing materials to highlight examples of Washington’s leadership in maritime innovation and create opportunities to connect industry, research and financial sectors to foster further developments in maritime innovation. • Utilize Digital Target Marketing techniques and direct contact strategies to outreach particular messages for workforce opportunities, providing the pipeline of high caliber employees to drive the industry. • Showcase Washington’s maritime Blue Cluster as a Center of Excellence to attract and grow additional investments. • Forge connections to the general public and decision makers regarding the impact of the blue economy for sustaining thriving communities and healthy marine/ocean ecosystems.
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Click to edit Examples of Master Cluster title Scope BLUE FORUMS Objective A key part of the Cluster strategy is to arrange a series of “Blue Forums” throughout the State to connect startups, SME’s, and product developers to resources, research, and capital. These forums will be tailored to the specific needs of the maritime communities and could include: increasing access to public and private capital, market data on emerging technologies, innovative manufacturing techniques, opportunities for joint industry projects, and others. These forums will also connect businesses to government and private funding opportunities through partnerships with Blue Members.
Examples of Blue Forum topics could include: • Connect early entry maritime entrepreneurs, and product developers with private capital investors for cross educational opportunities – How to access capital and identify where maritime investment opportunities are. • Facilitate dialogue between employers, industry stakeholders and labor organizations on the impacts and opportunities around digitalization and automation in the maritime industry. • Connect formal and informal Youth Maritime Training Providers to community organizations to approach underrepresented communities with training, internship and other career-connected learning opportunities. • Share technology developments that have far reaching impact on various sectors of the industry.. • Facilitate the connections for joint industry projects, joint funding partnerships and setting of priorities for research, development and demonstration. • Host Cluster to Cluster meetings between related cluster organizations to facilitate Business to Business engagement, partner for Technology Transfer, and attract Foreign Direct Investments.
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Joint Industry Projects Objective WMB and its cluster partners intend to facilitate opportunities for Joint Industry Projects and direct R&D efforts to support implementation of the prioritized demonstration projects identified in the WMB strategy. Utilizing its Blue Forum platform, WMB can activate its partners when RFPs and funding opportunities present themselves. Drawing off the expertise and leadership of the region, combined with external partners, WMB will be situated to be the primary convener.
Such projects could include: • Convene partners for application to public infrastructure grants for energy storage and electrification solutions of port and terminal operations. • Response to RFPs for zero emission vessel design and construction. • Connect industry partners to research institutions for maritime applications to marine energy device development. • Convene multiple partners for joint development of digital software solutions to integrate platforms.
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Strategy is a Combination of Click to edit Master title Effort from All Stakeholders The work that has been undertaken since the Governor launched the Maritime Blue initiative and selected the Maritime Advisory Council back in December 2017, has been a broad concerted effort engaging a number of maritime sub-sectors and communities. Several workgroups, task force meetings and steering committee meetings have taken place, in addition to outreach via online surveys across the different communities, companies and organizations that are part of the industry. It has been important to ensure that the full breadth of the industry and the parties that are affected have been given the opportunity to take part in the development of the strategy framework, and that the findings are ‘by and from’ the stakeholders themselves. Washington Maritime Blue Strategy Task Force •January 20, 2018
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Maritime Blue Master title Click to edit Stakeholder Groups Governor’s Maritime Innovation Advisory Council Co-Chairs Rep. Gael Tarleton, WA State Legislature Frank Foti, CEO Vigor Dennis McLerran, Cascadia Law Group, Former EPA Administrator Region 10 Members Sen. Ann Rivers, WA State Legislature Chairman Leonard Forsman, Suquamish Tribal Council Commissioner Fred Felleman, Port of Seattle Mayor Laurie Gere, City of Anacortes Secretary Roger Millar, WSDOT Director Brian Bonlender, Dept. of Commerce Director Sheida Sahandy, Puget Sound Partnership Director Craig Kenworthy, PS Clean Air Agency
Director Eleni Papadakis, Workforce Training Board John Wolfe, Northwest Seaport Alliance Paul Stevens, Saltchuk Joe Ritzman, SSA Marine Stefanie Moreland, Trident Seafoods Vince O’Halloran, Maritime Trades / AFL-CIO Bob Miyamoto, UW Applied Physics Lab John Dwyer, USCG Sector Puget Sound Bruce Anderson, Starcrest Consulting Barbara “b.g.” Nabors-Glass, Seattle Goodwill
Task Force Steering Committee Ann Avary, Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing and Technology Eleanor Kirtley, Green Marine Nan McKay, Northwest Straits Commission Steve Sewell, Washington Maritime Federation Andy Stewart, University of Washington – Applied Physics Lab The Task Force and Pathway Workgroups were supported by hundreds of stakeholders from WA State and beyond. While the list is too extensive to include, the strategy would not have been possible without the contributions from all of the participants.
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Strategy Timeline and Click to edit Master title Stakeholder Meetings The Maritime Blue strategy launched in December 2017 and has completed four primary phases prior to report delivery in January 2019. Numerous meetings were held with the Advisory Council, Task Force, Steering Committee, and Pathway Workgroups; as illustrated in the figure below. It is important to note that in addition to the meetings held throughout the entire strategy process, many individual stakeholder meetings and discussions have also been taking place to gather as much feedback as possible to support the realization of this strategy. In January 2019, the Governor’s Innovation Advisory Council will deliver the final strategy report to Governor Inslee at a roll-out event. At the same time, the Maritime Blue Cluster Organization will officially launch and begin implementing the strategy and demonstration projects. In April 2019, the cluster plans to host a Blue Forum event for knowledge sharing and networking.
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Example of Engagement Click to edit Master title Process Task Force Breakout Group Work – Pathway initiatives 5 sector focused groups: Shipping and Logistics Commercial fishing and seafood Vessel design & construction Workforce Development, Education and Training Marine Technology and Ocean Science In your break-out groups, answer the following questions: •
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Pathway Workgroup Click to edit Master title Approach: Buzzgroups Buzzgroup discussion of pathway initiatives: Pair off into 2-3 person groups Describe Projects and actions in phases Use worksheets to record buzzgroup discussions Group discussion of Buzzgroup conclusions
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What projects could be run under this initiative to deliver results before 2025?
What projects could be run under this initiative to deliver results before 2035?
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Washington Maritime Blue Click to edit Master title Cluster Organization Key to accomplishing the WA Maritime Blue vision is a cluster organization that develops and supports maritime business development, technology innovation and best practices promoting a sustainable future and contributing to the values of economic growth, ecological health, and thriving communities. As an organized cluster of partners, WMB will continuously drive sustainable economic development for the maritime industry to: • Implement the goals of the Washington Maritime Blue Strategy for a Blue Economy. • Develop into a competitive and internationally ranked maritime cluster. • Create shared ownership for the industry founded on economic, environmental and social added-value. • Leverage and optimize collaboration within the industry and build links across adjacent industries and clusters. • Lead in public and private investments and partnerships. Specifically, the cluster organization will implement the following strategic action areas: • Blue Focus: Acting as a communication and marketing hub • Blue Forum: Hosting events to broaden the knowledge base and connect resources • Blue Forward: Facilitate R&D and Demonstration Projects, impact and market analysis • Blue Force: Connecting employers to workforce development and training opportunities • Blue Finance: Develop Maritime Innovation Fund & connections to financial resources • Blue Facility: Management of the Maritime Innovation Center, incubation and acceleration services This will be accomplished by building on the successful engagement of businesses, governments, academic institutions, ports, labor organizations, economic and workforce development entities, tribal nations, and community-based organizations. Because Washington’s maritime industry is located in a mix of urban and rural areas, Washington Maritime Blue will deploy a hub-andspoke model that will ensure that entrepreneurs and small and medium sized businesses in underserved and rural communities can access services, research and networking.
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Norwegian Delegation Visit to Click to edit Master title Seattle: May 2018 On May 3-4, 2018 a delegation from Norway visited with WA State government and industry representatives in Seattle. Activities included a ferry tour to exchange ideas on the path to electrification, presentations at the opening of the new Nordic Museum in Ballard, the Governor’s luncheon on Green Shipping and Maritime Sustainability Strategies and a business development meeting between the WA and the Norwegian Blue Tech Clusters. Participant included: • • • • • • • • •
Hon. Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington State Congressman Rick Larsen, US House of Representatives (Transportation Committee) Secretary Roger Millar, Director of WSDOT Hon. Kåre Aas, Norwegian Ambassador to the United States Hon. Jo Sletbak, Consul General, Royal Norwegian Consulate General, San Francisco Lasse Karlsen, Norwegian Maritime Authority Kristin Skogen Lund, Director General of the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise NCE Maritime Clean Tech Cluster, Innovation Norway Industries included: Kongsberg Maritime, Norwegian Electric System, Westco, Power and Automation, Wärtsilä, Corvus Energy, DNV GL
In the top left picture is Joshua Berger, the Governor’s Maritime Sector Lead addressing the audience. Top right shows an interview with Secretary Roger Millar, WSDOT, Amy Scarton Assistant Director of WDOT, and Kåre Aas Norwegian ambassador to the United States (Office of the Governor photo). Bottom left shows a group photo with Port Commissioner Fred Felleman in the center. In the bottom right picture, Kåre Aas, shown in the center, talks to members of the media while riding the ferry back to Seattle from Bainbridge Island. Aas was on a tour to learn more about the goal to convert a Jumbo Mark II ferry to a hybrid-electric vessel, as well as how Norway and Washington could collaborate on electric ferry innovation (Office of the Governor photo).
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WA State Delegation visit to Click to edit Master title Norway – September 17-21 On September 17-21, 2018 a delegation from WA visited Norwegian Maritime Authorities and Maritime Clusters in Norway. The focus of the trip was to engage with existing and potential new partners on key topics related to the WA’s accelerated growth in the Blue Economy: • Maritime decarbonization and digitalization • Technology innovation • Cluster organizing • Emerging and start-up maritime business incubation • Maritime innovation and research centers The trip provided an opportunity to meet with policy and regulatory agencies, small and large maritime leaders in electrification, digitalization, blue technology, and more. The trip included visits to multiple ferries, centers and cities that are centers of excellence in maritime innovation.
In the top left picture is Justin van Emmerik from Vigor testing the virtual reality simulator at the Norwegian Maritime Competence Center (NMK). Top right shows the WA State delegation being briefed on Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) maritime curriculum. Bottom left shows the WA delegation group photo with Rolls Royce Marine equipment on display. In the bottom right corner, the WA delegation poses before the Fjord1 electric ferry between Husavik-Sandvikvåg.
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WA State Delegation visit to Click to edit Master title Norway September 17-21 “We have had tremendous support from Innovation Norway, DNV GL, the organizations, and companies we visited throughout the week.” – Joshua Berger, WA Governor’s Maritime Sector Lead
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