Port of Tacoma

06/10/2026

The future of maritime is taking shape in Tacoma! Watch the Maritime Center rise along the Foss Waterway in this timelapse capturing construction progress since the January 2025 groundbreaking. The Maritime Center will be home to business offices and Tacoma Public Schools' Maritime253 skills center.

06/08/2026

Meet Nicola Graham, an environmental project manager with The Northwest Seaport Alliance, working to transition cargo handling equipment and drayage trucks to cleaner, zero-emission alternatives.

Inspired by careers like Nicola’s? Build real-world skills through the Sustainability pathway at the Maritime253 Skills Center, opening fall 2026 to high school students across Pierce County. Learn more and enroll: https://bit.ly/3OiB49n

06/01/2026

In the June edition of Working Waterfront, the 's award-winning news show: Pierce County Construction Career Day introduces local high school students to opportunities in the trades, the Port of Tacoma wins a statewide environmental stewardship award for the Maritime Center project, free boat tours coming in September, and a Port-inspired student art show.

06/01/2026

Innovation was on display last week as the Port of Tacoma hosted the Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition (PNDC)'s PNW Technology Showcase. Featuring presentations and exhibits from defense-focused companies, the event highlighted emerging technologies like robotics while connecting military and industry partners to foster future collaboration and partnerships.

05/28/2026

It’s been a busy week at the Maritime Center! Port of Tacoma Commissioners joined Tacoma Public Schools’ Superintendent and Board members on tours of the newly completed Maritime253 Skills Center with Congresswoman Emily Randall and the Tacoma Mayor and City Councilmembers, highlighting the partnership between the Port and the school district to grow the maritime workforce of tomorrow.

Maritime|253 enrollment is now open to high school students across Pierce County!

05/26/2026

Moving cargo. Building futures.
Mark Storslee leads the operations service center for The Northwest Seaport Alliance, which manages cargo at the ports of Tacoma and Seattle.
Build skills for careers like Mark’s at the Maritime253 Skills Center, opening fall 2026 to high school students across Pierce County.
Enroll here: https://bit.ly/3OiB49n

05/22/2026

This week, the Port of Tacoma welcomed the Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, Laura DiBella. She visited with Port tenant SAFE Boats and toured the Maritime253 skills center, learning about the unique partnership between the Port and Tacoma Schools to grow the maritime workforce of the future.

05/21/2026

The 's Maritime Center project was honored with the 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award from Washington Public Ports Association May 21! This award recognizes our ongoing work to clean up and restore habitat along the Foss and Wheeler-Osgood waterways.
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The Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA) on May 21 honored the Port of Tacoma’s Maritime Center with its 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award. The award recognizes environmental cleanup and habitat renewal on Port property along the Foss and Wheeler-Osgood Waterways near downtown Tacoma. The...

05/19/2026

Underwater work with above-water impact.

Sara Potter plans dredging projects that help keep the port accessible for large vessels, while prioritizing environmental stewardship.

Build real-world skills for careers like Sara's through the Sustainability pathway at the Maritime253 Skills Center, opening fall 2026 to high school students across Pierce County.

Enroll here: https://bit.ly/3OiB49n

05/13/2026

Taking maritime to new heights.

As a water quality analyst with The Northwest Seaport Alliance, Ben Nield uses drone technology to inspect stormwater systems and hard-to-reach areas across the Port of Tacoma. It’s one example of how technology is shaping the future of maritime careers.

What could your future in maritime look like? Explore hands-on training for careers like Ben's through the Technology pathway at the Maritime253 Skills Center, opening fall 2026.

Enroll here: https://bit.ly/3OiB49n