Platypus Marine Gets Federal Funding

Platypus Marine, Inc. will receive federal funding — $73,000 — for the purpose of upgrading their equipment. The shipyard employs 48 to 62 people, depending on the season.

The funding was awarded through the Maritime Administration's Supplemental Grants for Assistance to Small Shipyards program, which is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Senator Patty Murray, who helped push for the funding, said: “Our small shipyards are a critical piece of our domestic maritime industry — and of Washington state's economy. Especially while our economy is struggling, these grants are important to help our domestic shipping industry stay strong and competitive.”