The objectives of the association are to: Exchange information relative to construction, maintenance, operation, regulation, enforcement, administration and management of boats, marinas, ports and harbors; Formulate policies and plans to standardize and establish uniformity in operation and management of port, harbor and marina facilities; Promote and encourage development of ports, harbors and marinas along sound and economic lines and to assist whenever and wherever possible in the development of new ports, harbors and marinas.

Welcome to the AAHPA website. Our membership stretches all across this great State, connecting our 47 member ports and harbors to better serve our maritime community. Our corporate member Ports and Harbors are facilitators of maritime transportation hubs in Alaska. We plan for, build, manage, maintain, and when the time comes replace this crucial infrastructure that links together. AAHPA advocates for environmental stewardship and in 2020 we became the host organization for the Alaska Clean Harbors program. AAHPA advocates for education. Our scholarship program is promoting industry related education by offering scholarships to students seeking a career in the maritime industry. AAHPA advocates for ports and harbors by working hand-in-hand with our State and Federal leaders to meet the challenges of today and the needs of the future in this great maritime state. The AAHPA membership are the experts on the subject of ports and harbors in Alaska. We work together to provide the very best service to our customers and our communities by improving the operational efficiency of Alaska’s municipal owned and operated Ports and Harbors. Ketchikan, Alaska

Information on boating safety in Alaska, including File a Float Plan, Boat Registration, Trip Planning, Accident Reporting, Programs, Publications, and more.

Alaska's only public aquarium and ocean wildlife rescue center. Visitors to this "window on the sea" have close encounters with puffins, octopus, sea lions and other sealife while peeking over the shoulders of ocean scientists studying Alaska's rich seas and diverse sealife. The Alaska SeaLife Center generates and shares scientific knowledge to promote understanding and stewardship of Alaska's marine ecosystems. Seward, Alaska

Alaska Ferry Bookings and Custom Alaska Tours. We're in Alaska and, not only do we have direct access to reservations and ticketing on all of the Alaska ferries, we handle air, tour and lodging arrangements too! Service from Bellingham, Washington operates to SE Alaska and Whittier, near Anchorage. Southwest Alaska to Dutch Harbor is available also. Submit a quote / reservation request or give us a call today to make your Alaska Dream Vacation or Ferry Trip a reality. Our Alaska Ferry Packages focus on the best Alaska has to offer. See the famous Inside Passage, Glacier Bay, Denali, Katmai and the Kenai. We work closely with operators all over Alaska to offer you a variety of activities and sights to suit your special interests. Getting to Alaska often requires an airplane, but once you’re here the best way to travel and see all the sights is via the Alaska Marine Highway. Viking Travel specializes in planning your trip Port-to-Port as you experience all that Alaska has to offer via the ships of the Alaska Ferry system! Petersburg, Alaska

AMSEA'S mission: Reduce injury and death in the marine and freshwater environment through education and training provided by a network of qualified marine safety instructors. AMSEA is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit corporation dedicated to developing and supporting a cold water safety information and training network. The network has expanded from its beginning in Alaska to instructors on all four U.S. coastlines. AMSEA's education and training is based on practical information delivered in a hands-on format. It has been proven effective at saving lives. Since its founding in 1985, AMSEA has trained more than 1,000 instructors, and 390 teachers and other youth educators. Each year this network of instructors, supported by AMSEA with equipment and educational materials, provides cold water safety education to more than 10,000 school children, commercial fishermen, recreational boaters and agency personnel each year. Since AMSEA's beginning we have trained over 110,000 people in total. Sitka, Alaska

The CBJ Docks and Harbors Board exists to promote the health of the City and Borough of Juneau through the planning, development, and management of its marine-related property and facilities on a self-supporting basis. To this end, the Board develops and provides the facilities and services to promote and accommodate marine-related commerce, industry, fisheries, recreation, and visitors.

SAVING LIVES, PROPERTY, AND PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT BY PREVENTING MARITIME DISASTERS. Founded in 2001, Marine Exchange of Alaska (MXAK) is a non-profit organization devoted to saving lives, property, and protecting the environment by preventing maritime disasters. MXAK has developed a vast maritime safety network that provides maritime domain awareness using cutting-edge technology, extensive experience, and strong partnerships. MXAK is responsible for installing and maintaining over 60 weather stations, as well as developing Alaska’s most comprehensive vessel tracking system with over 150 Automatic Identification System (AIS) receivers positioned across the state. Data gathered from marine safety sites is made available on PacTracs, a customizable display system designed to provide mariners with accurate information needed to make informed decisions. Additionally, live AIS data is monitored in the 24/7 Vessel Tracking Monitoring Center where Maritime Information Specialists utilize custom parameters to identify anomalies that may indicate a vessel in distress/of concern. Timely communication with vessel owners/operators, OSROs, and the U.S. Coast Guard increases situational awareness and precise vessel locations are provided to assist with rescue missions. Juneau, Alaska

From powerboating and air boating to rafting, kayaking, and canoeing, Alaska's boating opportunities are as superlative as they are diverse. We certainly use boats to enjoy our world - class outdoor recreation resources, but our residents also use boats as an important means of transportation, and to support subsistence. Alaskans are truly "lifestyle" boaters. In close cooperation with our partners, we provide boating education programs that promote safe, enjoyable boating in Alaska. We hope you enjoy our web page. We offer a number of resources for boaters, and new items are being added, so please check back occasionally.

The Pacific Coast Congress of Harbormasters and Port Managers is an organization of commercial and recreational marina professionals promoting the development and growth of our industry and membership through communication, education and professional certification. PCC’s membership includes ports and marinas in the U.S. states of Alaska, California, Oregon, Washington and the Canadian province of British Columbia, as well as supporting industry-related businesses.