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University of Washington

Port Information

  • Directions
  • Lodging
  • Storage
  • Dock Access

Directions

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Mailing Address:

School of Oceanography, Box 357940

University of Washington

Seattle, WA 98195-7940

Phone: (206) 543-5060

 

Street Address:

1503 Boat Street

Room 104 Ocean Teaching Building (OTB)

Seattle, WA

 

The School of Oceanography is located on the main University of Washington campus in northeast Seattle. The School's facilities are at the foot of 15th Avenue N.E., adjacent to Portage Bay. Major buildings include: Marine Science Building (MSB) and its adjacent pier facility, (Old) Oceanography Building (OCE), Oceanography Teaching Building (OTB) and the Ocean Science Building (OCN, also known as OSB) which was completed in early 2000.

 

 

Local LodgingLodging

The University of Washington offers a variety of Accomodations options that include summer housing at the UW, the Seattle/King County Convention and Visitors Bureau Lodging Guide, and a list of local accomodations from the University District Community.

 

Crew Members: Contact Oceanography Administration at (206) 543-5061 for overnight lodging.

Science Party Members: Contact your PI/Chief Scientist for your lodging requiements.

 

 

 

 

Storage Storage

All storage inquiries must be directed to the Port Engineer via e-mail or by phone at (206) 543- 5648.

 

Long-term storage is not available on the Oceanography dock. However, long-term storage may be available at an off-site UW-leased facility located on the ship canal in Ballard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dock AccessDock Access

From Land

  • Vehicular access to dock is restricted 24/7

  • Contact the Administration Office at (206) 543-5061 from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday - Friday to enable access

  • Personal vehicles may not be parked on dock without prior approval from the Port Engineer

  • If you are expecting a delivery, you or a designated individual must be present to take delivery

 

From Sea

  • The dock is located between the University Bridge and the Montlake Bridge on the ship canal on Portage Bay.

  • Vessels may be berthed only with prior approval from the Marine Operations Manager by e-mail or by phone at (206) 543-5062

 

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Oceanography Dock