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The BPC representatives attend several conferences every year focused on diversity in maritime including Cal Maritime's Women in Maritime Leadership, MARAD's Women on the Water, and Women Offshore's annual conferences and Inclusion Summits.
Read more about our efforts in the latest BPC Annual Report
(click to read online or download)
OUR VISION
Establish 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.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, BELONGING
A culture of belonging is essential to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as fostering trust and engagement.
The BPC strives for every pilot, pilot trainee, applicant, aspirant, and employee to see Washington state pilotage as a place they belong and in which they are reflected.
The BPC's top priority is safe pilotage in Washington state. In additional to a highly specialized and effective training program, strict rest assignments, focus on safe pilot transfers, and other safety-first initiatives on and off the water, the BPC believes that safety stems from trust and engagement.
WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER - RESOURCES AND SUPPORT
Women's International Shipping and Trade Association (WISTA)
Organization of Black Maritime Graduates (OBMG)
Washington State Ferries (pathway to pilotage!)
Washington State Office of Equity