MXAK Overview and Programs

About Us

The Marine Exchange of Alaska (MXAK) is a non-profit maritime organization established in the fall of 2000 to serve the maritime community operating in Alaska by providing information, communications, and services to ensure safe, efficient and environmentally responsible maritime operations

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The Marine Exchange's board of directors is comprised of representatives of Alaska's diverse maritime interests committed to ensuring the organization provides added value services to the maritime community at the lowest cost. The primary components and services provided by the Marine Exchange of Alaska are:

Maritime Pride and Education

Skilled, professional mariners are essential for providing safe maritime operations. The Marine Exchange of Alaska provides information on Maritime Careers and the way to receive training in Alaska for such a career. Visit our "Careers" section for more information on Maritime Careers.

Charts and Publications

The Marine Exchange of Alaska is a world class, Alaska based chart and publication distributor, right here at the Marine Exchange's office in Juneau. Our goal is to provide the information mariners need (charts, publications and regulations) to help ensure safe and environmentally sound maritime operationsas well as help ensure compliance with applicable regulations. All NOAA charts may be printed while you wait in our Juneau office due to the availability of a "Print on Demand" printer. Additional information on charts and publications may be obtained by clicking this "Charts and Publications" link.

Vessel Tracking

The Marine Exchange of Alaska has developed a cost effective and reliable vessel tracking system that uses both AIS and satellite transponders to track the locations of vessels in Alaska and around the world. For the cost of a "latte a day" this system provides a vessel "Safety and Security" net as well as aids the efficiency of maritime operations. The Marine Exchange of Alaska can identify and install as needed a communications system that best meets a vessel's needs at the lowest cost.

Vessel owners, operators and customers may view vessel locations via the Marine Exchange of Alaska's secure, password protected website that limits access to proprietary information. Visit our "Vessel Tracking" section for additional information.

Maritime Database

The Marine Exchange of Alaska's Maritime Database serves the entire Alaska Maritime Community by providing comprehensive information on maritime services, emergency contacts, port data, supplies, locations of vessels, regulations and navigational information provided via the internet. The Marine Exchange of Alaska's Maritime Database is quickly developing into the "Go To" place for marine related information. The Marine Exchange of Alaska’s web site is the backbone of the database, where maritime news, regulations and other information can be accessed through the site’s “Home Page” as well as through the information tabs at the upper section of the Web site.

 

Regulatory Compliance

The Marine Exchange of Alaska’s staff has accumulated extensive experience in maritime operations in Alaska and other regions of the U.S. and has an ability to assist companies to comply with the suite of federal, state and international maritime safety, security and environmental regulations. Members of the Marine Exchange may call for assistance in locating regulations and determining how to minimize the cost of complying with the various state and federal requirements. For more involved work, the Marine Exchange can provide regulatory compliance services at a reasonable rate.The list of work done by Marine Exchange staff includes but is not limited to:

  • Vessel and Facility Security Plans
  • Vessel and Facility Security Audits and Training
  • Vessels’ Safety and Environmental Management Plans
  • Port Environmental Best Management Practices (BMP)
  • Emergency Response Plans Hazardous Materials Security Plans
  • Responses to Deficiency and Violation Reports

Contact the Marine Exchange at (907) 463-2607 for additional information.