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    • Home
    • About
      • About Us
      • Contact
      • Forms/Directories
    • Become a pilot!
      • Next Exam
      • Requirements
      • Process Overview
      • Piloting in WA State
      • Upcoming Events
      • 2026 Exam Resources
    • Safety
      • Boater Safety
      • Pilot Transfer Safety
    • DEI
    • Rules & Regulations
      • Rulemaking
      • Tug Escort Rulemaking
      • Tug Escort Implementation
      • Number of Pilots
    • Pilotage Exemptions
    • Meetings
    • Communications
Washington State 
Board of Pilotage Commissioners
  • Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • Contact
    • Forms/Directories
  • Become a pilot!
    • Next Exam
    • Requirements
    • Process Overview
    • Piloting in WA State
    • Upcoming Events
    • 2026 Exam Resources
  • Safety
    • Boater Safety
    • Pilot Transfer Safety
  • DEI
  • Rules & Regulations
    • Rulemaking
    • Tug Escort Rulemaking
    • Tug Escort Implementation
    • Number of Pilots
  • Pilotage Exemptions
  • Meetings
  • Communications

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Our vision is a pilot corps that reflects the people of Washington state by increasing the diversity of state licensed pilots and creating a culture of belonging where all perspectives are valued and welcomed. 


We believe that a culture of belonging is essential to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as fostering trust and engagement. 


Our top priority is safe pilotage in Washington state. In addition to a highly specialized and effective training program, strict rest requirements, focus on safe pilot transfers, and other safety-first initiatives on and off the water, we believe that safety stems from trust and engagement.  


We strive for every pilot, pilot trainee, applicant, aspirant, and employee to see Washington state pilotage as a place where they belong and are reflected. 

WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER!

    Resources and Support

    Women Offshore

    https://womenoffshore.org/

    Sea Sisters

    https://www.seasisters.org/

    Women's International Shipping & Trade Association (WISTA)

    https://wistainternational.com/

    Organization for Black Maritime Graduates (OBMG)

    https://www.obmg.org/

    Washington State Ferries (WSF) - A Pathway to Pilotage

    https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washington-state-ferries

    Melanated Mariners

    https://www.instagram.com/melanatedmariners/

    Sea Potential

    https://www.letsseapotential.com/

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