First Response
for Washington Waters
Strategic Preparedness, Swift Response
The state's only fully approved umbrella oil spill contingency plan
Enroll Your VesselWhy WSMC?
24/7 Manned Call Center
Immediate response and assistance during oil spill emergencies. Our watchstanders initiate response procedures and connect you with an incident commander day or night.
72-Hour Initial Response Team
The only initial response team in Washington that goes beyond the 24-hour requirement. Highly trained personnel and specialized equipment ready for immediate deployment.
Full State Coverage
Puget Sound, Strait of Juan de Fuca, San Juan Islands, Grays Harbor, and Washington's outer coast. Complete compliance with all state planning standards.
Cross-Border Coordination
Reciprocal agreement with Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) for seamless response along the US-Canada border.
2026 Training & Events
Join industry partners, agency leaders, and emergency responders at three marquee events advancing maritime preparedness in Washington waters.
Joint Information Center Training
Prepare communications professionals from stakeholder organizations to operate within a Joint Information Center under Unified Command during shipboard emergencies — oil spills, fires, and other maritime incidents.
Register →Shipboard Firefighting Drill
Command-post style tabletop exercise coordinated with Seattle Fire Department, USCG, and regional fire services. Scenario: machinery house fire aboard an 87,000 BBL tank barge at Pier 91.
Register →WSMC 2026 Preparedness Conference
Advancing maritime safety, preparedness, and innovation. Two days of training and discussion on oil spill rulemaking, AI in emergency response, safety culture, and unified command for ship fires.
Register →Coverage for All Vessel Types
Tank vessels • Cargo ships • Container ships • Ferries • Tugs • Barges • Fishing vessels