Contact:
2620 N Harbor Loop Drive
Bellingham, WA 98225
360.223.3994
www.whatcomworkingwaterfront.org
https://secure.LNI.wa.gov/arts-public
Deborah Granger, Program Manager
Working Waterfront Coalition
[email protected]
Overview of Services:
On 7/15/21, the Whatcom Working Waterfront Foundation, an affiliate of the Working Waterfront Coalition of Whatcom County, proudly announced provisional approval of the Northwest Maritime Apprenticeship program.
From diesel engine repair to boat building/repair to fitting and rigging, this competency-based education/training program will provide Whatcom and Skagit County businesses with the trained workers needed to maintain and grow this booming sector. We are pleased to offer this new apprenticeship program: Marine Service Technician. Apprentices will receive specific training in general marine technology; safety; gasoline & diesel engine repair; repair of wooden, fiberglass, metal and composite hulls; installation/repair of electrical systems and electronic navigational equipment; repair & maintenance of shaft and propellers; paint and finish applications; operations and maintenance of steering, throttle, remote fuel and sanitation systems; master sailboat rigging techniques; practice rules & regs of maritime law; and more.
