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Port Kicks Off 2021 Cruise Season with Royal Caribbean International’s Serenade of the Seas

Mon, Jul 19, 2021

The Port of Seattle began its 2021 Alaska cruise season today with the first revenue cruise departure at Smith Cove Cruise Terminal. Royal Caribbean International's Serenade of the Seas sets off on the opening cruise of its s...

Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Invites Public Comment on Port Police for Assessment

Fri, Jul 16, 2021

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) is conducting a site-based assessment of the Port of Seattle Police Department (POSPD) with public hearings to offer comments on Monday, July 26. The POSPD is wo...

Port Permanently Bans Facial Recognition, Other Biometrics for Law Enforcement and Mass Surveillance

Tue, Jul 13, 2021

The Port of Seattle Commission voted today to permanently prohibit the use of biometric technology — including facial recognition — for law enforcement, security, and mass surveillance purposes by the Port and any private-sec...

Neighbors, Community Invited to Comment on Plans to Phase out Maritime Emissions

Tue, Jul 06, 2021

In 2021, the Northwest Ports of Vancouver, BC, Seattle, Tacoma, and the combined container operations of The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), committed to an ambitious, comprehensive strategy to address the urgency of the clim...

Airport Kicks Off Cell Phone Lot Improvements for Efficiency and Safety as Traffic Volumes Increase for Summer Travel

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

With summer travel steadily increasing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), a little preparation goes a long way towards lowering summer travel stress. New facilities and amenities can help you save time, minimize time i...

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