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Summer Mariner Program

This program invites college-aged would-be mariners to help out and learn how to crew during the “summer rush."

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Our Crew

Our mariners get the job done with brains, skill, muscle, and a fierce work ethic. Here’s a glimpse of who they are and what they do.

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A Typical Voyage

A typical voyage is 24 days on one of our five freighters, which range from 242-260 feet long. We deliver cargo from our terminal in Seattle to towns in Western Alaska and the Aleutian Islands, such as Sandpoint, Chignik, King Cove, Cold Bay, False Pass, and Dutch Harbor.

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A Day in the Life

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In the News

Coastal Transportation New Rate

To Our Valued Coastal Transportation Customers,As part of our ongoing effort to simplify our rate structure, Coastal will be removing the Northbound T...

Jun. 04, 2026

Fuel Surcharge Update May 13th, 2026

To our Valued Coastal Transportation Customers, Due to rising petroleum costs and recent market volatility, Coastal will be adjusting our Fuel Surc...

May. 13, 2026

Fuel Surcharge Update March 16th, 2026