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Maritime Electrification

Washington Maritime BlueAccelerating Innovation for a Sustainable Maritime Future

Energy Leadership Summit30 October 2018

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MarineInsight Fleet Analytics Platform

ioCurrentsCloud Platform

ioCurrents Vessel Analytics Computer

ioCurrents Vessel Cloud Portal

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MarineInsight Fleet Analytics Platform

ioCurrentsCloud Platfom

ioCurrents Vessel Analytics Computer

ioCurrents Vessel Cloud Portal

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Model Generation

Model Generation

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This is what #WaMaritimeBlue looks like… 

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What is the BLUE Economy?

The development of 

maritime business, technology and practices that promote a 

sustainable future contributing to ecological health, thriving communities and economic 

growth.

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WA’s Maritime Economic Impact

2016 Economic Impact Study, Community Attributes

Washington Maritime BLUE Initiative

Create a Strategy for accelerating the BLUE 

economy, technology innovation and sustainability in Washington’s maritime industry.

Formalize the Cluster as a focal point for coordination, incubation, capital investment & 

commercialization. 

Establish a Maritime Innovation Center for R&D and commercialization of innovation technology through public/private partnerships. 

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Washington Maritime BLUE Strategy

VisionWashington State will be home to the nation’s most sustainable and competitive maritime industry by 2050. 

Governor’s Maritime Innovation CouncilCo‐Chairs

Rep. Gael Tarleton, WA State Legislature  ‐ Frank Foti, VigorDennis McLerran, Cascadia Law Group

John Wolfe, Northwest Seaport AlliancePaul Stevens, SaltchukJoe Ritzman, SSA MarineStefanie Moreland, Trident SeafoodsVince O’Halloran, Maritime Trades / AFL‐CIOBob Miyamoto, UW Applied Physics LabJohn Dwyer, USCG Sector Puget SoundBruce Anderson, Starcrest ConsultingBarbara “b.g.” Nabors‐Glass, Seattle Goodwill

MembersSen. Ann Rivers, WA State LegislatureChairman Leonard Forsman, Suquamish Tribal CouncilCommissioner Fred Felleman, Port of SeattleMayor Laurie Gere, City of AnacortesSecretary Roger Millar, WSDOTDirector Brian Bonlender, Dept. of CommerceDirector Sheida Sahandy, Puget Sound PartnershipDirector Craig Kenworthy, PS Clean Air AgencyDirector Eleni Papadakis, Workforce Training Board

Stakeholder Process Overview

Engagement of Other Organizations

• Industry

• WA Maritime Federation

• Port and Marine Trade Communities

• Environmental NGO’s

• Government Agencies & municipalities 

• Workforce and Training System

• Trade & Labor

• Tribes

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Advisory Council

Maritime blueTask Force

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Workgroup

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Co-Chairs

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WorkgroupLeader(s)

Facilitation, Coordination and Communication

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Values for Sustainable Development

Competitive Blue Economy: building a strong business climate, investment, efficient regulation for innovation and infrastructure. 

Healthy Ecosystems: committed to restoring and sustaining the health of our coastal and marine ecosystems.

Resilient Communities: consider a social justice lens to all our efforts to ensure thriving and resilient communities.

Maritime Blue Strategy Framework

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Strategic GoalsWhat success will look like

Development PathwaysHow we will achieve the goals

Action AreasWhat tools we will use

ValuesWhat will guide actions

Global Innovation Hub

Competitive Gateway

Competitive Cluster

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Low Carbon Industry

Competitive BLUE Economy Healthy Ecosystems Engaged & Resilient Communities

Best Practices, Standards & Certifications

Communications, Outreach &

Collaboration

Policy, Regulation & Finance

R&D, Demonstration,

Incubation

Education & Training

Projects & MilestonesIn progress or to be accomplished the short

(pre-2025) & medium (pre-2035) term

Policy RecommendationsRegulatory and policy priorities necessary to

advance the Blue strategy

InitiativesOur Roadmap for Implementation

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Goal: Low Carbon Industry

Pathway: Deep Decarbonization  

Accelerate Competitive Decarbonization through research & development, pilot projects, commercialization and implementation.

• Electrification 

• Technology acceleration

• Alternative fuels

• Infrastructure needs

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Strategic Goal: Low-Carbon IndustryEstablish a competitive and decarbonized maritime industry by taking advantage of innovations

for cleaner air and efficient, cost-saving operations.

Pathway: Deep DecarbonizationAccelerate the transition of Washington’s maritime industry to a low-carbon future, pursuing technological innovations, infrastructure, and incentives to enable the transition of local, coastal and international shipping.

Demonstration Projects:

Initiative 1: Low-carbon maritime technologies

board.

Initiative 2: Low-carbon shore side infrastructure for energy / fuel supply

Initiative 3: Strategies for emissions reductions.

Electrification of State & regional

ferries.

Establish business cases for vessel to demonstrate

ROI

Cross sector strategic

infrastructure planning

Leverage real time emissions tracking tools

Establish regional

agreements for common emissions targets

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Goal: Global Innovation Hub

Pathway: Blue InnovationFocus on key areas of Existing Excellence through R&D and commercialization through public/private partnerships. 

• Digital transformation

• Leverage ocean sciences

• Advanced materials and manufacturing

• Fishing and seafood modernization

• Marine renewables

Pathway – Working WaterfrontsInvesting in technology and best practices to maximize efficiency and service.

• Smart Ports

• Infrastructure Strategy

• Regulatory Climate

• Green Gateway

Goal: Competitive Gateway

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Goal: High Caliber, 21st Century Workforce

Pathway ‐Workforce DevelopmentNext generation of an Inclusive and Diverse maritime workforce with technological expertise and access to clean, healthy, living wage jobs. 

• Career‐connected learning

• Apprenticeships

• Inclusivity / support & outreach

• Career pathways

• Diverse Funding Mechanisms

Goal: Competitive Cluster

Pathway – Cluster CoordinationCreate a Focal Point for partnerships, incubation, capital investment & commercialization. 

• Communications & marketing

• Funding & investment

• Knowledge & Innovation Collaboration

• Cross‐cluster collaboration

• Policy advocacy

• Strategy Review

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What is a Cluster?

Formal and organized Ocean/Maritime Clusters have emerged as organizational entities that aim to enhance the competitiveness and collaboration among their industry participants, related institutions, and other stakeholders. 

General cluster development

• Networking activities

• Facilitate collaboration

• Strengthen the knowledge base

• Improve practices and efficiency

• Attract investors and talent

• Communications and marketing

• Drive commercialization

• Connect to education and training

• Advocacy and awareness

Knowledge collaboration

• R&D and education initiatives

• Build international relationships

• Direct Advisory services

Innovation collaboration

• Set research priorities

• Administer access to public funding

• Accelerate technology development

• Joint industry projects

Cluster to cluster collaboration

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Maritime Innovation Center

Establish a Focul Point for R&D, commercialization 

of innovation technology and workforce development through public/private partnerships. 

WHYSupport Startups, SME’s, product development and recruitmentBuild relationships across sector, research, training and investorsCreate a Center of Excellence for maritime sustainability

HOWPort of Seattle leading development at Fisherman’s Terminal Joint public and private fundingIntegrated business planStakeholder engagement for center focus and key partnerships

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Joshua BergerGovernor’s Maritime Sector Lead

Joshua.berger@commerce.wa.gov

2001 6th Avenue, Suite 2600

Seattle, WA 98121‐2895

Phone: 206‐256‐6104

www.maritimefederation.com/blue