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The mission of the Board is to ensure against the loss of lives, loss of or damage to property and vessels, and to protect the marine environment by maintaining efficient and competent pilotage service on our State’s inland waters.
10/21/2025
It’s the end of an era here in . We want to thank Puget Sound Pilots Captain Don Soriano for 40 years of impeccable service to the ! Congratulations on a !
If you're an , now's the time to get started!
10/17/2025
📣 Licensure alert! Congratulations to Captain Harlow Wood on receiving his in the ! Welcome aboard!
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10/15/2025
Happy Fall! 🍂 Please enjoy the latest edition of the BPC Pilotage Quarterly!
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10/14/2025
Do you aspire to become a pilot and have questions about the , the 2026 exam process, or ? Drop us a note at [email protected]. We’ll get you some answers!
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10/09/2025
We are up and running at the ! is well represented by Puget Sound Pilots Captains Pat Ninburg (left) and Trevor Bozina (right), and of course our Training Program Manager extraordinaire Jolene Hamel (middle). Come find us!
10/07/2025
Help us replenish our ! Applications for the 2026 open November 13! Find more info at https://pilotage.wa.gov.
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10/01/2025
We are excited for the ! If you are attending and want to learn more about or our upcoming , our Training Program Manager Jolene Hamel will be there along with Puget Sound Pilots. Come find us!
09/23/2025
Have you noticed? We are rebuilding our website! More info is added every day, so check back frequently for updates! You can still find us at www.pilotage.wa.gov. Puget Sound Pilots
09/22/2025
Congratulations to Captain Joel Michelson who received his state pilot license at the September 18 Board meeting! It's always a great day at the BPC when we license a new pilot. 😁 🎉
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09/12/2025
Big thanks to Sound and Sen. Marko Liias for the informative annual meeting yesterday. We always enjoy the opportunity to connect with and celebrate the local maritime community! ⚓ 💪
09/09/2025
Did you know that WSDOT Ferries provides a unique in Washington state? A pilot aspirant can obtain all the necessary sea service without having to go to sea! Found out more at https://wsdot.wa.gov/about
09/02/2025
Applications for the will open on November 13, 2025! Start gathering your sea time and be sure to check our website for updates! www.pilotage.wa.gov
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