Overview
Westport Shipyard Inc Port Angeles is a harbour facility in Port Angeles, Washington, USA. It provides marine services including shipbuilding and repair on the Olympic Peninsula.
Westport Shipyard Inc Port Angeles is a harbour facility located at 637 Marine Dr, Port Angeles, Washington, USA. The facility operates in Clallam County on the Olympic Peninsula, serving the marine industry with shipbuilding and repair capabilities. As a harbour-type plant, it supports vessel construction and maintenance activities in the Pacific Northwest region. The facility operates under US federal and state regulations, including the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) for discharges incidental to vessel operations and NPDES permits for shoreside activities. The NAICS codes associated with the facility (336611, 336612, 488310) indicate ship building, repairing, and marine cargo handling operations. These activities require compliance with stormwater management and oil-water separation standards to protect local waters. The Port Angeles harbour area is situated on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, a critical waterway for maritime traffic. The facility's operations contribute to the regional economy by supporting commercial and recreational vessel maintenance. Environmental management practices focus on preventing pollution from shipyard activities, including proper handling of paints, solvents, and waste materials.
Environmental context
The facility is located on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, a sensitive marine ecosystem supporting salmon, orcas, and diverse coastal habitats. Shipyard operations involve potential risks from hull maintenance, paint application, and stormwater runoff. Proper containment and treatment of wastewater and hazardous materials are essential to prevent contamination of nearby waters.
Frequently asked questions
Westport Shipyard Inc Port Angeles is located at 637 Marine Dr, Port Angeles, Washington 98363, USA, in Clallam County on the Olympic Peninsula.
The facility provides harbour services including shipbuilding, ship repairing, and marine cargo handling, as indicated by its NAICS codes.
The facility operates under US EPA regulations including the Vessel General Permit (VGP) for vessel discharges and NPDES permits for shoreside stormwater and wastewater management.
Shipyards in Washington must manage stormwater runoff, oil-water separation, and hazardous waste to protect the sensitive marine ecosystems of the Puget Sound and Strait of Juan de Fuca.
The facility supports the regional maritime industry by providing vessel construction, repair, and maintenance services, creating jobs and supporting commercial and recreational boating.
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