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To ensure accuracy, please refer to our companies using the preferred terminology offered here:

The Washington Companies
The Washington Companies is a general inclusive term referring to the association of separate business entities in which Montana businessman Dennis R. Washington holds a significant ownership position. The Washington Companies are headquartered throughout the United States and western Canada and conduct business internationally. They are involved in rail transportation, marine transportation, construction and mining, heavy equipment sales, aviation technology, and real estate development.

Washington Corporations
Washington Corporations is the legal name of a specific business services company located in Missoula, Montana. It provides central and administrative services to the Washington Companies. The company employs professionals in data processing, tax management, human resources, accounting, business development, information technology, and communications. Other services include aviation, travel, facilities and hospitality. A pool of talented specialists provides in-house consulting and handles many of the common concerns of the Washington Companies for synergy and cost savings.

The Washington Marine Group of Companies
The Washington Marine Group of Companies is an association of Washington companies primarily involved in coastal and deepsea transportation, ship repair and shipbuilding. It is composed of Manly Marine, Marine Petrobulk, McKay Creek Technologies, Norsk Pacific Steamship Co., Seaspan Coastal Intermodal, Seaspan International, Seaspan Ship Management, Vancouver Drydock, Vancouver Shipyards and Victoria Shipyards. For further information about the Washington Marine Group of Companies please visit the website at www.washingtonmarinegroup.com.