Maritime Blue will host the inaugural One Ocean Week Seattle along the city’s waterfront October 20 to 26, bringing the international event to the U.S. for the first time. The weeklong program will convene international delegations, industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and community members for panels, showcases, cultural events, and site visits focused on maritime innovation, sustainability, and collaboration.

One Ocean Week, officially endorsed by the UN Ocean Decade, is traditionally held each April in Bergen, Norway. The Seattle event will expand this global platform, showcasing the city’s role as a hub for maritime innovation.

Over the course of the week, participants will explore solutions to urgent challenges such as maritime decarbonization, sustainable seafood, renewable ocean energy, healthy ecosystems and digital ocean technologies.

Key event highlights include:

• One Ocean Week Seattle Summit: The centerpiece event will feature panels and roundtables with decision makers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and communities driving ocean sustainability and the future of the blue economy.
• Welcoming the Statsraad Lehmkuhl: The historic Norwegian tall ship will sail into Seattle on its global One Ocean Expedition voyage, spotlighting the ocean’s central role in a sustainable future.
• Innovation Showcase: Startups, researchers, and investors will assemble to demonstrate breakthrough ocean technologies, including electrified vessels and kelp-based products.
• Cultural and Educational Programs: Youth engagement, mentorship opportunities, and community-driven initiatives will connect the next generation to ocean innovation and stewardship.

Learn more here.