Washington’s BLUE Economy

Accelerating Innovation for a Sustainable Maritime Future

What is our “BLUE Economy”?

For our purposes:The development of maritime business, technology and practices that promote a sustainable future contributing to ecological health, thriving communities and economic growth.

Washington Maritime BLUE Strategy

Vision:Washington State will be home to the nation’s most sustainable maritime industry by 2050.

Strategy:Comprehensive strategic plan for accelerating the BLUE economy, technology innovation and sustainability in Washington’s maritime industry.

• R&D / Incubation and Commercialization• Demonstration Projects and Clear Standards• Policy and Incentives• Workforce Development, Education and Training• Communications and Marketing

Maritime Innovation Center

Vision:Create a focal point for Cluster Coordination, Incubation, Capital Investment & Commercialization.

WHYSupport SME’s and product developmentBuild relationships across sector, research, training and investors

HOWSteering Committee formed in 2015, Port of Seattle investment in buildingHired Maritime Alliance to help create a business planEngaged in stakeholder engagement for center focus

Demonstration Project

Ferry Electrification:Conversion of 3 Jumbo Mark II Class Ferries to hybrid electric propulsion with shore charging capabilities.

WHYSavings of .02 MMT GHG (9.5% of fleet emissions) & 2M gallons of fuel / yearEcosystem benefits including water quality and noise reductionProfitability and short-term payback (> 5 years on fuel and operation savings)

HOW3 studies: Power to the terminals, charging technology, vessel conversionFunding options: VW settlement, bond off fuel savings, private fundingLegislative and regulatory approval

Policy and Incentives

Blue Economic Development:A strong business climate that supports thriving, sustainable communities and living wage jobs.

WHYImplementation of commercialized technologyIncrease predictable regulatory climate for ecological and economic growthStrengthen recruitment, retention and expansion

HOWIncentives: Clean Energy Fund, R&D Tax Credit, SRF/WorkStart, othersNew options: Carbon or NOx Fund, Regulatory StreamliningLegislative capital investment

21st Century Work Force

Next Generation of an inclusive and diverse

maritime workforce needs technological expertise and access to clean, healthy, living wage jobs.

WHYIntersection of Clean Tech, Information Tech and Maritime Advanced Manufacturing across the sectors requires new trades skills

HOWMarketing and AwarenessDefining PathwaysCurriculum and Program DevelopmentConnecting Industry and Providers

Communications and Marketing

Washington’s Maritime Sector is a

Global Leader in SustainabilityCoordinated in adoption of emerging technology and best practices to help build a sustainable future.

WHYIndustry understands nature and humans are inextricably linkedCommitted to preserving and protecting Ensure that industry is positioned to thrive

HOWOutreach to public and policy makersShowcase models and examplesPromote clear standards and performance criteria

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What could Maritime blue’s strategy look like?

Vision: Ultimate end-goal

Strategic Areas:Winnable Battles

Measures:Achievable Targets, Track Progress

Pathways: Critical projects & initiatives

Electric PropulsionFerry Drivetrain Electric

Demo

Increase # of Electric Ferries and associated manufacturers

DigitalizationIncreased port revenue and

jobs

Port/Shipyard De-carbonization

Implementation of sustainability initiatives

Reduction in GHG emissions

Innovation Acceleration Independently Operating

CenterMaritime Innovation Center

Efficient port operations

Policy & Incentives will act as enablers across other strategic areas and associated pathways

Workforce Development and Education

Policy & Incentives

Other strategic areas*

Advance Maritime Course Provision

Increase Maritime HE course places

WA State will be home to the nation’s most sustainable Maritime Industry by 2050

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Stakeholder Process Overview

Engagement of Other Organizations

Industry

WA Maritime Federation

Port and Marine Trade Communities

Environmental NGO’s

Relevant Government Agencies and

municipalities

Workforce and Training System

Trade & Labor

Tribes

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Advisory Council

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Task Force

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Workgroup

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Co-Chairs

Steering

Committee

Workgroup

Leader(s)

Facilitation, Coordination and Communication

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Overview of project schedule

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Phase 3:Pathway Evaluation

Phase 1:Project Launch

Phase 2: Design Strategy Framework

Task Force& Advisory Council

Monitoring, Evaluation and Implementation

December 2017 January 2017 Jan - Mar 2018 April 2018

May – Aug. 2018 Sep. – Nov. 2018 December 2018

Dec. 2018 - May 2019 May 2019

Project activities Stakeholder workshops and marketing events

Final Report: submitted on December 1, 2018

Revised Final Report, updated on June 1, 2019

Work

Groups

Work

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Phase 4:

Implement

Roadmap

Task Force &

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Council

Roll-out

event

Phase 1 (cont.)

Public Kick-off &

Advisory Council

Strategy

Review

Next Steps

Advisory Council

Maritime blue

Task Force

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Pathwa

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Workgroup

Pathway

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January 2018: Reconvene Co-ChairsReceive Further input from AC

Convene Steering CommitteeRecruit Task Force

Winter & Spring 2018:Forming Work Groups

Thank you!

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.choosewashington.com