Lightship Maritime, Inc.

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy 4th of July from Lightship Maritime, Inc!

(Our office is closed today, July 4th and tomorrow, July 5th to allow our team to celebrate the long weekend with their friends and loved ones. We’ll reopen on Monday, July 8 around 8:30 am CDT.)

Success knows no bounds! Anything is possible. Like getting your company up in lights in NY!

My friend from high school is “A Guy”. He has a great walking tour company in NYC. Really knows his stuff and gives some of the best walking tours. From the cool and awesome to the weird and wild, he can tell you and show you things in NYC that not many tour companies can do. If you find yourself in New York and want to get some steps in while seeing the real New York, call him and tell I referred you. He’s great!

- Brian

🎶 BIG LIGHTS WILL INSPIRE YOU 🎶 … to book a tour with me!

Let’s chat about your upcoming trip to the Big Apple.

(Yes, it’s real!)

Wishing all our clients, friends, and family a Happy Easter!

*In observance of this holiday, our office will be closed Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1. Our regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, April 2.

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Lightship Maritime’s owners, Brian and Jen Raby, out for a walk in our new Circle Seafoods merch. It’s so comfortable, and perfect for the PNW weather. Thanks to everyone at Circle for this generous gifts!

There’s never a dull moment for this client. You never know what you’ll find when you’re cleaning up the Keys!
*shared with permission*

To all of our clients, colleagues and friends, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! We hope 2024 brings you peace, prosperity and happiness! Thank you for being a part of the Lightship family!

We’ll be attending the International Workboat Show 2023 this week! This is a wonderful event bringing everyone together in the commercial marine industry under one roof. And to be in New Orleans is even better!

International WorkBoat Show | Conference and Expo for Commercial Vessels Conference and expo for commercial vessel owners, operators and builders.

We have so much to be thankful for, and you - our loyal clients, family and friends - are at the top of that list. We think of all of you as our extended family, and we’ve been so blessed to welcome many new clients into the our family this year. We hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend.

Please note, we’lll be CLOSED WEDNESDAY, 11/22 through FRIDAY, 11/24 as we take this time to enjoy the company of our loved ones. Our regular business hours will resume on Monday, November 27.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in a career as a licensed deck officer with the Washington State Ferries. If you know someone who would be interested, please share this info with them.

We're excited to announce that we are now offering 10 scholarships a year to people interested in becoming a licensed deck officer as we address our crewing needs. In conjunction with MITAGS.West, the two-year apprenticeship program includes 100% of the tuition for academic training and onboard experience, along with a daily stipend. The program is designed to open doors to candidates interested in becoming U.S. Coast Guard licensed mates. No experience is required. We encourage our unlicensed crewmembers and anyone else interested in becoming a licensed deck officer with us to apply by Oct. 30. The program begins in February. More information available here: https://www.mitags.org/maritime-apprenticeship-programs/wsf-program-2024/

Our office will be closed on Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
We wish everyone a Safe and Happy 4th!

A stark reminder how Survival Suits can save lives. The sea can be unmerciful.

Safety blog: Lessons from the sinking of Marine Electric – Professional Mariner Maritime NewsSafety blog: Lessons from the sinking of Marine Electric April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 By James Scheffer, strategic adviser, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Office of Marine Safety It’s been 40 years since the large bulk carrier SS Marine Electric tragically sank on Feb. 12, ...

Incredible find at the bottom of Lake Huron. Mind boggling how cold, fresh water almost preserves them in the same state they were when they sunk.

Historic Schooner Barge 'Ironton' Discovered Fully Intact in Lake Huron Researchers have discovered the intact wreck of the sailing ship Ironton in Lake Huron, which has been remarkably well preserved by the lake’s cold freshwater for more than a century....

We’re excited to continue to provide our clients with insurance solutions to fit your specific and unique needs in the marine industry. We appreciate you and wish you a healthy and prosperous 2023!

Sending Season’s Greetings to our families, friends and loyal clients. However you celebrate, we hope this season is filled with lots of special moments and memories that will last a lifetime.

Our office will close from Friday, December 23 through Tuesday, December 27 so that our staff can relax and enjoy this festive time with their loved ones. We’ll reopen on Wednesday, December 28 at 8:30 am CST.

We’re so thankful for you, our loyal clients, family and friends. We wish each one of you all a wonderful holiday weekend.

Please note, we’lll be CLOSED WEDNESDAY, 11/23 through FRIDAY, 11/25 as we take this time to enjoy the company of our loved ones. Our regular business hours will resume on Monday, November 28.

Washington State is moving to transition its ferry system - the largest in the U.S. - from diesel to hybrid electric.

With auto manufacturers increasingly emphasizing the production of electric cars, do you think hybrid electric or full electric vessels will be seen in the marine industry at some point?

Let us know what you think!

Washington State Ferries’ Journey to Hybrid Electric | WorkBoat Washington State Ferries (WSF) is embarking on an ambitious initiative to transition to a hybrid electric ferry system. This transition will improve local air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions 76% by 2040.

Glad to be an indirect part of this as the tug JULIE F's insurance broker! 🙌 TradeWinds Towing LLC is showing their strength! 💪

Blue Origin's Rocket Landing Ship Named After Jeff Bezos' Mom Sent to Scrapyard Following an extended shipyard stay, the ship that was supposed to catch space rockets for one of the world’s richest men is now headed to a scrapyard. Jeff Bezos’ space...

At Lightship Maritime, Inc., we insure all types of ships. Even ships that can make the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs.

May the Fourth Be With You.

Special thanks to Red Eye Charter Fishing and Gary Bryant for taking our newest Account Manager, Rhonda Mankus and her husband, Rick, out on the water yesterday for a great afternoon of fishing! If you’re in the Alabama area and/or are looking for a fun charter fishing experience while visiting Gulf Shores, give them a call!

Lightship Maritime, Inc. will be closed on Friday, April 15 and Monday, April 18 in observance of the Easter holiday. Our normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, April 19. Happy Easter!

Have you visited our website lately? At lightshipmaritime.com, we explain the types of coverages our agency offers, share our staff profiles, and explore a variety of marine-related topics in our blog. Check out the latest blog entry from Brian here:

https://www.lightshipmaritime.com/blog/coverage-spotlight-pi-insurance

Coverage Spotlight: P&I Insurance | Protection & Indemnity Insurance Learn about what P&I insurance is and the protection it provides for your business.

Lightship Maritime, Inc. will be
🇺🇸 CLOSED 🇺🇸
on Monday, February 21 in observance of
PRESIDENTS’ DAY.

As the new week begins, we’d like to welcome our newest clients, joining us from Louisiana!

If you are an existing client, we appreciate your loyalty and the opportunity to continue to serve your vessel and business insurance needs.

Have a question? Need to make a change to your account or coverage? Give us a call at 407-359-6363.

From all of us at Lightship Maritime Inc., we wish you a Merry Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year!

Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, December 27, Tuesday December 28, and Friday December 31, to allow our employees to spend this time with their loved ones.

Fun facts about shrimp from our client, Versaggi Shrimp Corp.

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING from Lightship Maritime Inc.

We are thankful for you, our clients, staff, family and friends! Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful Thanksgiving weekend*.

*Please note that our offices will be closed from Wednesday, November 24 through Friday, November 26. Our regular business hours will resume on Monday, November 29.

Foss Maritime closes Seattle shipyard that employed 115 Foss Maritime, an operator of a tug fleet on the West Coast, as well as in Texas and Alabama, said Saturday that it is ceasing operations in Seattle immediately.