Located in Anacortes, WA, Dakota Creek Industries is a complete shipbuilding and repair facility specializing in construction and repair of steel and aluminum vessels up to 400 feet (120m). Previous and current construction projects include tug boats, offshore support vessels, research vessels, fireboats, ferries, and fishing vessels. Our deep water location on Guemes channel in the Puget Sound provides easy access to our facilities which include a Syncrolift ship lift and a drydock. State of the art equipment and an experienced and dedicated workforce assures efficient and timely construction and repair of your marine investment.


Dakota Creek Industries reaches a significant milestone on April 17th, as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, marking half a century of contribution to the maritime industry.
With gratitude, we share this special day with our community.
Thursday April 17th, 2025
3pm Ceremony (doors open at 2:45pm)
DCI Fabrication Building
715 4th Street, Anacortes
**Coffee & Cookies**
**This event is open to our community**
If joining us, there will be an opportunity to walk through a portion of the shipyard, along a designated path. Please be prepared for uneven terrain. Children must always be accompanied by an adult.
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I’ll be there..Worked in the yard in the 80s…
Spread the word.... Dakota Creek Industries is hiring!!!
Marine Crane Operator
Marine Repair Shipfitter/ Welder
Marine New Construction Shipfitter/ Welder
dakotacreek.com/employment/ or stop by the Main office and pickup an application.
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Exciting Day at Dakota Creek Industries!
Dakota Creek Industries was happy to host students from Port Angeles High School, where the COHO ferry is based. Led by Quality Assurance Manager Harry Kidder, the group toured our shipyard, gaining insight into maritime operations and career opportunities in the trades.
A highlight of their visit? Seeing the COHO ferry on our drydock! As Port Angeles locals, they’re used to seeing it in the water—so getting an up-close look at it from a completely different angle was a unique experience. The group is pictured with the COHO in the background, a special moment during their tour.
We encouraged these future shipbuilders to consider our Apprenticeship Program after graduation—an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience and launch a career in the maritime industry.
Thank you to the students for your enthusiasm and engagement! We hope to see some of you back at DCI in the future.
For more information about Dakota Creek's apprenticeship program please visit our website: dakotacreek.com/apprentice-program/
Apprentice Program - Dakota Creek Industries, Inc.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and embark on an exciting and rewarding career in the skilled trades. Dakota Creek Industries, Inc. (DCI) is proud to offer a structured three-year apprenticeship program approved by the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council (WSATC).
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I am so proud of you for offering apprentiships
Awesome!!!


Dakota Creek Industries, Inc. is proud to celebrate its 50th year in business this year!
As a cornerstone of our legacy, we continue to invest in the future of the skilled trades through our formalized Apprenticeship Program. We apprentice four trades: Marine Electrician, Production Welder, Machinery Assembler, and Shipfitter-Fabricator.
Dakota Creek Industries Apprenticeship Program:
The Apprentice Program Application for the 2025 season is now open! Applications are due by May 1st, 2025. We invite all interested individuals to apply and embark on an exciting and rewarding career in the skilled trades. Dakota Creek Industries, Inc. (DCI) is proud to offer a structured three-year apprenticeship program approved by the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council (WSATC). This program combines on-the-job training (OJT) with related supplemental instruction (RSI), providing apprentices with practical, classroom, and technical training.
Program Highlights:
• Earn While You Learn: Apprentices receive a living wage throughout the program, with periodic raises reflecting increased experience and dedication.
• Certification and Degree: Graduates earn an internationally recognized trade certification and a Multi-Occupational Trades Associate Degree from Skagit Valley College.
• Industry-Driven Skills: Apprentices gain essential skills through training that meets or exceeds industry standards.
How to Apply:
• DCI 2025 Apprentice Program Application Link
• Program Details: DCI Official Program Standards Link
Contact Information:
For questions or additional information, please reach out to:
Carrie King, DCI Apprenticeship Program Manager
Email: cking@dakotacreek.com
Phone: 360.293.9575
A Legacy of Dedication:
The DCI Apprenticeship Program honors the legacy of the late Dick Nelson, co-founder and leader of Dakota Creek Industries for 46 years. His unwavering dedication to the success and well-being of DCI’s employees serves as the foundation and enduring inspiration for this program.
Dakota Creek Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA / M / F / Vet / Disability).
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