b'cating claims and for resolving disputes when they arise. In manyemployers and/or those doing work in Washington. Over the 20 years FOGHORN FOCUS respects, WARP operates much like a traditional insurance compa- WARP has been in place, it has served the needs of hundreds of small ny, in that it collects premiums from maritime employers, purchasesmaritime employers representing thousands of workers. reinsurance in the private market, pays claims, and invests the net proceeds in the financial market, subject to limitations imposed byAs the industry continues to face staffing challenges, having robust the enabling legislation.and affordable USL&H coverage in place will help ease the burden if an injury does occur, and get employees healthy and back to work. While the lack of affordable USL&H for small maritime employersIf you have questions about WARP or USL&H coverage in general, may be an issue in other states, WARP is only available to Washingtonreach out to Parker, Smith & Feeks Marine Practice Group. Mark H. Gleason is a licensed marine insurance broker with Parker, Smith & Feek, based in Seattle. He also sits on the Board of Governors for the Washington USL&H Assigned Risk Pool. He helps manage risk for a broad range of maritime businesses including passenger vessel operators, commercial fishing and seafood processing, marine contractors, shipyards and boatyards, and vendors and suppliers to the maritime industry. Prior to starting his career in insurance, About the AuthorMark spent 24 years in the maritime industry including many years as a boots on deck commercial fishermen, as a researcher, and an MARK H. GLEASON advocate for the industry at both State and Federal level. He can MARINE INSURANCE BROKER be reached at mhgleason@psfinc.com, (425) 974-3011 (office), or PARKER, SMITH & FEEK (831) 410-6993 (mobile).Clean, Quiet, ProvenElectric and Hybrid PropulsionKeeping our waterways clean is importantto the health and survival of our planet.BAE Systems is leading the way with clean, quiet alternative propulsion systems, helping passenger vessels get to zero emissions.gettozero.comFOGHORN 18'