Maritime Division COVID Response

March 24, 2020

Operations Impacted by COVID
Priorities:
Protecting public health and employee safety
Continuing to maintain our critical operations



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Cruise
Dramatic global impacts
Operations paused in the US for 30 days, 60 days for Princess,
Halted in Canada until July 1.
Port of Seattle has already delayed Cruise Season by 2 weeks.
Consultation with public health officials: cruise season
delayed until the resolution of the public health emergency.
We will regularly reevaluate this situation, in conjunction
with public health officials and our cruise line partners.
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Fishing Impacts
Fleets continue to fish: enhanced screening for crew
Large vessels returning from Pollock Fishery.
Salmon fleet preparing for Alaska season.
Terminal Operations
Adjusted to accommodate social distancing: offices closed to
the public.
Still providing all essential functions to get fleet on their way

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Recreational Marinas
Implemented social distancing
Offices closed: still supporting customers remotely or with
on site operations staff.
Increased cleaning of restrooms.
Local Yacht Clubs have paused racing.

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Marine Maintenance Team
Maintenance:
Clean Team enhanced.
Increased restroom cleaning
Park operations aligned with City Parks
Restrooms remain open to serve vulnerable populations
Increased cleaning frequency
Messaging regarding social distancing
Essential work continuing

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Capital Program Evaluation
Evaluating capital program for possible deferments:
Status of project and impact of delay
Business need: impacted by this crisis
Balancing critical positive economic impact of our work
Evaluating New Cruise Terminal Project in light of current crisis and
impact on global cruise industry
Will return with recommendations regarding pausing or deferring the
project

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Recommendations
Cruise season delayed during public health emergency
Continue provide Essential Operations with minimum staff
Evaluate capital program
Priorities:
Protecting public health and protecting employee safety
Continuing to maintain our critical operations

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