Washington State Maritime Cooperative

First Response
for Washington Waters

Strategic Preparedness, Swift Response

The state's only fully approved umbrella oil spill contingency plan

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Enroll Your Vessel
3,000+
Enrolled Vessels
24/7
Response Ready
72-Hr
Initial Response Team
30+
Years of Service

Why WSMC?

24/7 Manned Call Center

Immediate response and assistance during oil spill emergencies. Our watchstanders initiate response procedures and connect you with an incident commander day or night.

72-Hour Initial Response Team

The only initial response team in Washington that goes beyond the 24-hour requirement. Highly trained personnel and specialized equipment ready for immediate deployment.

Full State Coverage

Puget Sound, Strait of Juan de Fuca, San Juan Islands, Grays Harbor, and Washington's outer coast. Complete compliance with all state planning standards.

Cross-Border Coordination

Reciprocal agreement with Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) for seamless response along the US-Canada border.

2026 Training & Events

Our marquee event advancing maritime preparedness in Washington waters.

Oct 21–22, 2026
Annual Conference

WSMC 2026 Preparedness Conference

Advancing maritime safety, preparedness, and innovation. Two days of training and discussion on oil spill rulemaking, AI in emergency response, lithium battery cargo fires and places of refuge, and marine firefighting readiness.

Keynote: Capt. Michael J. Hunt, USCG, Captain of the Port, Sector Puget Sound — Oct 21 reception
Day 1: Training (HAZWOPER, AI, Salvage)
Day 2: Panels & presentations
Where: Silver Cloud Hotel, Point Ruston, Tacoma
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2026 Conference Sponsors

Coverage for All Vessel Types

Tank vessels • Cargo ships • Container ships • Ferries • Tugs • Barges • Fishing vessels

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