Last month, Washington state launched Maritime Blue 2050, an initiative that sets out the state’s vision for its maritime industry over the next three decades. There’s a lot to like about Maritime Blue: It is driven by Washington’s long-standing commitment to environmental sustainability; it positions the state to continue its already significant participation in the trillion-dollar global maritime industry; and it draws from the input of key local stakeholders like tribes, environmental groups, labor, business and government. But as Washington thinks about its maritime future, it also has to think critically about how the industry is going to change. Click here to continue reading the full article.