Marine Exchange of Puget Sound
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Founded in 1980, the Marine Exchange of Puget Sound is a member-supported association dedicated to strengthening the maritime transportation community by facilitating safe, secure, efficient and environmentally responsible maritime operations marexps.com
SAVE THE DATE - Join us at our 2026 Open House and Annual Report release party!
Stop by to enjoy a drink, explore our space, visit with the team, swap aspirations for the year ahead, and share some laughs with friends.
RSVP and learn more here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Stop by to enjoy a drink, explore our space, visit with the team, swap aspirations for the year ahead, and share some laughs with friends.
RSVP and learn more here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
SAVE THE DATE - Join us at our 2026 Open House and Annual Report release party!
Stop by to enjoy a drink, explore our space, visit with the team, swap aspirations for the year ahead, and share some laughs with friends.
RSVP and learn more here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Stop by to enjoy a drink, explore our space, visit with the team, swap aspirations for the year ahead, and share some laughs with friends.
RSVP and learn more here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🎉PME PARTY POST 🙌
A really insightful Economic Forecast Breakfast hosted by the Seattle Propeller Club, a strong turnout for Director Patrick's port resilience presentation, and a chance to hang our with our besties the Marine Exchange of Alaska at our booth - what more could we ask for?!
A really insightful Economic Forecast Breakfast hosted by the Seattle Propeller Club, a strong turnout for Director Patrick's port resilience presentation, and a chance to hang our with our besties the Marine Exchange of Alaska at our booth - what more could we ask for?!
November 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🎉PME PARTY POST 🙌
A really insightful Economic Forecast Breakfast hosted by the Seattle Propeller Club, a strong turnout for Director Patrick's port resilience presentation, and a chance to hang our with our besties the Marine Exchange of Alaska at our booth - what more could we ask for?!
A really insightful Economic Forecast Breakfast hosted by the Seattle Propeller Club, a strong turnout for Director Patrick's port resilience presentation, and a chance to hang our with our besties the Marine Exchange of Alaska at our booth - what more could we ask for?!
Don’t miss this special episode of the #MaritimeMorningBrief before tomorrow’s Economic Forecast Breakfast! Get to know Dr. Spencer Cohen as he walks through the history of U.S. & China trade, key issues facing the gateway, & his takeaways looking ahead.
Listen now: maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
Listen now: maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Don’t miss this special episode of the #MaritimeMorningBrief before tomorrow’s Economic Forecast Breakfast! Get to know Dr. Spencer Cohen as he walks through the history of U.S. & China trade, key issues facing the gateway, & his takeaways looking ahead.
Listen now: maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
Listen now: maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
The National Harbor Safety 2026 will bring together people who shape maritime safety across the country. If a commitment to maritime safety, environmental stewardship, & operational excellence is at the forefront of your mission, we encourage you to consider sponsorship.
Contact [email protected]
Contact [email protected]
November 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The National Harbor Safety 2026 will bring together people who shape maritime safety across the country. If a commitment to maritime safety, environmental stewardship, & operational excellence is at the forefront of your mission, we encourage you to consider sponsorship.
Contact [email protected]
Contact [email protected]
We’re excited to share that Executive Director Patrick Gallagher will be speaking at Pacific Marine Expo this Thursday!
Boosting Port Safety and Resilience in the Pacific Northwest
📅 Thursday, Nov. 20
🕚 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
📍 West Hall Stage
If you’ll be at PME, we’d love to see you there.
Boosting Port Safety and Resilience in the Pacific Northwest
📅 Thursday, Nov. 20
🕚 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
📍 West Hall Stage
If you’ll be at PME, we’d love to see you there.
November 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
We’re excited to share that Executive Director Patrick Gallagher will be speaking at Pacific Marine Expo this Thursday!
Boosting Port Safety and Resilience in the Pacific Northwest
📅 Thursday, Nov. 20
🕚 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
📍 West Hall Stage
If you’ll be at PME, we’d love to see you there.
Boosting Port Safety and Resilience in the Pacific Northwest
📅 Thursday, Nov. 20
🕚 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
📍 West Hall Stage
If you’ll be at PME, we’d love to see you there.
Out Now! Dr. Spencer Cohen joins us to talk tariffs, diversification, & the future of the PNW gateway: why uncertainty (not just rates) drives long-term planning, what could reshape shipping routes, and where he sees opportunity for Washington maritime.
Listen now: maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com/
Listen now: maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com/
November 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Out Now! Dr. Spencer Cohen joins us to talk tariffs, diversification, & the future of the PNW gateway: why uncertainty (not just rates) drives long-term planning, what could reshape shipping routes, and where he sees opportunity for Washington maritime.
Listen now: maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com/
Listen now: maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com/
Did anyone catch Director Patrick Gallagher at the Society of Port Engineers meeting last night?
He covered all things data, ongoing advocacy work, and MXPS fundamentals, and also discussed important issues relating to the society and where the marine exchange could support and collaborate.
He covered all things data, ongoing advocacy work, and MXPS fundamentals, and also discussed important issues relating to the society and where the marine exchange could support and collaborate.
November 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Did anyone catch Director Patrick Gallagher at the Society of Port Engineers meeting last night?
He covered all things data, ongoing advocacy work, and MXPS fundamentals, and also discussed important issues relating to the society and where the marine exchange could support and collaborate.
He covered all things data, ongoing advocacy work, and MXPS fundamentals, and also discussed important issues relating to the society and where the marine exchange could support and collaborate.
A brand-new special episode of the #MaritimeMorningBrief out Monday with Dr. Spencer Cohen!
Thanks to Spencer for joining us and make sure to listen in on Monday at maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts🎧
Thanks to Spencer for joining us and make sure to listen in on Monday at maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts🎧
November 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
A brand-new special episode of the #MaritimeMorningBrief out Monday with Dr. Spencer Cohen!
Thanks to Spencer for joining us and make sure to listen in on Monday at maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts🎧
Thanks to Spencer for joining us and make sure to listen in on Monday at maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts🎧
A new special episode of the #MaritimeMorningBrief is coming to you next week! We love getting to sit down and pick the brains of smart people and economist Dr. Spencer Cohen is absolutely another to add to the list.
Huge thank you for joining us, Spencer!
maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
Huge thank you for joining us, Spencer!
maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
A new special episode of the #MaritimeMorningBrief is coming to you next week! We love getting to sit down and pick the brains of smart people and economist Dr. Spencer Cohen is absolutely another to add to the list.
Huge thank you for joining us, Spencer!
maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
Huge thank you for joining us, Spencer!
maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
To those who’ve worn the uniform, thank you. On #VeteransDay, we honor all who have served, with a special salute to the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Navy heroes who have protected our waters and communities. Your service and sacrifice have strengthened the maritime safety net we rely on every day.
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
To those who’ve worn the uniform, thank you. On #VeteransDay, we honor all who have served, with a special salute to the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Navy heroes who have protected our waters and communities. Your service and sacrifice have strengthened the maritime safety net we rely on every day.
The National Harbor Safety 2026 is not only build for impact, but is ready to provide a working forum for circulating ideas, asking important questions, and building lasting connections.
Join us March 2026, and learn more. marexps.com/national-hsc...
Join us March 2026, and learn more. marexps.com/national-hsc...
November 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The National Harbor Safety 2026 is not only build for impact, but is ready to provide a working forum for circulating ideas, asking important questions, and building lasting connections.
Join us March 2026, and learn more. marexps.com/national-hsc...
Join us March 2026, and learn more. marexps.com/national-hsc...
We’ve been keeping this surprise for a while now … but are thrilled to announce a new special episode with Port of Seattle Commissioner Sam Cho!
Tune in Friday, we can’t wait! maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
Tune in Friday, we can’t wait! maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:59 PM
We’ve been keeping this surprise for a while now … but are thrilled to announce a new special episode with Port of Seattle Commissioner Sam Cho!
Tune in Friday, we can’t wait! maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
Tune in Friday, we can’t wait! maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
ICYMI Tosca Pinder on insuring emerging technology: rom floating data centers to the challenges of underwriting innovation, Tosca breaks down how marine insurance works and how she is working to adapt it for new needs.
Listen now maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
Listen now maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
October 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
ICYMI Tosca Pinder on insuring emerging technology: rom floating data centers to the challenges of underwriting innovation, Tosca breaks down how marine insurance works and how she is working to adapt it for new needs.
Listen now maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
Listen now maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
(1/3) We’re proud to host the National Harbor Safety Conference in Seattle on March 24–25, 2026 at Bell Harbor International Conference Center. Discounted early bird registration is open through December 31st marexps.com/national-hsc...
October 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM
(1/3) We’re proud to host the National Harbor Safety Conference in Seattle on March 24–25, 2026 at Bell Harbor International Conference Center. Discounted early bird registration is open through December 31st marexps.com/national-hsc...
Register now for the Washington Fishermen’s Convention. This event is put on by Washington Sea Grant and will be held December 4 - December 8. Meals and a happy hour are also included in registration!
wsg.washington.edu/event/washin...
wsg.washington.edu/event/washin...
October 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Register now for the Washington Fishermen’s Convention. This event is put on by Washington Sea Grant and will be held December 4 - December 8. Meals and a happy hour are also included in registration!
wsg.washington.edu/event/washin...
wsg.washington.edu/event/washin...
From April through September, Puget Sound saw 285 cruise ship calls, up from 262 in 2024 and 271 in 2023. August lead at 61 arrivals—the highest monthly total in the past 3 years.
It’s worth noting that this growth can offset declines in other vessel types when looking at overall arrivals data.
It’s worth noting that this growth can offset declines in other vessel types when looking at overall arrivals data.
October 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
From April through September, Puget Sound saw 285 cruise ship calls, up from 262 in 2024 and 271 in 2023. August lead at 61 arrivals—the highest monthly total in the past 3 years.
It’s worth noting that this growth can offset declines in other vessel types when looking at overall arrivals data.
It’s worth noting that this growth can offset declines in other vessel types when looking at overall arrivals data.
🧭 How do we guide students into maritime careers?
Tosca Pinder shares the origin story of the Intl. Propeller Club’s student mentorship program discussing how students are matched with mentors, building meaningful connections, and the responsibility we all share to support the next generation.
Tosca Pinder shares the origin story of the Intl. Propeller Club’s student mentorship program discussing how students are matched with mentors, building meaningful connections, and the responsibility we all share to support the next generation.
October 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
🧭 How do we guide students into maritime careers?
Tosca Pinder shares the origin story of the Intl. Propeller Club’s student mentorship program discussing how students are matched with mentors, building meaningful connections, and the responsibility we all share to support the next generation.
Tosca Pinder shares the origin story of the Intl. Propeller Club’s student mentorship program discussing how students are matched with mentors, building meaningful connections, and the responsibility we all share to support the next generation.
September 2025 saw 246 total arrivals, up 5 arrivals from September 2024 (241) but still 7 arrivals below September 2023 (253).
Despite this relatively stable month, total arrivals for the year are down significantly (-44) compared to this time last year 2024.
Despite this relatively stable month, total arrivals for the year are down significantly (-44) compared to this time last year 2024.
October 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
September 2025 saw 246 total arrivals, up 5 arrivals from September 2024 (241) but still 7 arrivals below September 2023 (253).
Despite this relatively stable month, total arrivals for the year are down significantly (-44) compared to this time last year 2024.
Despite this relatively stable month, total arrivals for the year are down significantly (-44) compared to this time last year 2024.
🎙️New episode of the #MaritimeMorningBrief out now! Tosca Pinder joins us to talk about career pivots, the role of mentorship, self-reflection, and the courage to change course when a path no longer serves you.
For anyone who’s ever asked: “Am I where I want to be?”
maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
For anyone who’s ever asked: “Am I where I want to be?”
maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
October 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
🎙️New episode of the #MaritimeMorningBrief out now! Tosca Pinder joins us to talk about career pivots, the role of mentorship, self-reflection, and the courage to change course when a path no longer serves you.
For anyone who’s ever asked: “Am I where I want to be?”
maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
For anyone who’s ever asked: “Am I where I want to be?”
maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
THIS WEDNESDAY on the #MaritimeMorningBrief: Tosca Pinder, VP at USI Insurance and longtime maritime advocate.
Hear about how she got her start in marine insurance, the power of mentorship in shaping careers, and her advise on "happy checks".
🎧 Listen Wednesday maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
Hear about how she got her start in marine insurance, the power of mentorship in shaping careers, and her advise on "happy checks".
🎧 Listen Wednesday maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
October 6, 2025 at 8:28 PM
THIS WEDNESDAY on the #MaritimeMorningBrief: Tosca Pinder, VP at USI Insurance and longtime maritime advocate.
Hear about how she got her start in marine insurance, the power of mentorship in shaping careers, and her advise on "happy checks".
🎧 Listen Wednesday maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
Hear about how she got her start in marine insurance, the power of mentorship in shaping careers, and her advise on "happy checks".
🎧 Listen Wednesday maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
An episode we know you've been waiting for ... Tosca Pinder on the #MaritimeMorningBrief, out Wednesday!
October 6, 2025 at 8:14 PM
An episode we know you've been waiting for ... Tosca Pinder on the #MaritimeMorningBrief, out Wednesday!
A new special episode of the #MaritimeMorningBrief dropping soon and another recording in the works!
Any guesses on who we might be sitting down with tomorrow? (or who you hope it is?)
maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
Any guesses on who we might be sitting down with tomorrow? (or who you hope it is?)
maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
October 1, 2025 at 7:29 PM
A new special episode of the #MaritimeMorningBrief dropping soon and another recording in the works!
Any guesses on who we might be sitting down with tomorrow? (or who you hope it is?)
maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
Any guesses on who we might be sitting down with tomorrow? (or who you hope it is?)
maritimemorningbrief.podbean.com
Seattle is proud to be hosting the National Harbor Safety Conference in 2026, and registration is now open! marexps.com/national-hsc...
🎟️ Register by December 31 with code EarlyBird2026 for $100 off.
#HarborSafety #SeattleMaritime #SponsorSafety #MaritimeLeadership
🎟️ Register by December 31 with code EarlyBird2026 for $100 off.
#HarborSafety #SeattleMaritime #SponsorSafety #MaritimeLeadership
September 30, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Seattle is proud to be hosting the National Harbor Safety Conference in 2026, and registration is now open! marexps.com/national-hsc...
🎟️ Register by December 31 with code EarlyBird2026 for $100 off.
#HarborSafety #SeattleMaritime #SponsorSafety #MaritimeLeadership
🎟️ Register by December 31 with code EarlyBird2026 for $100 off.
#HarborSafety #SeattleMaritime #SponsorSafety #MaritimeLeadership
Congrats to the Seattle Seafarers Center for such a successful and lovely fundraiser aboard Holland America Line's Eurodam ship!!
We were thrilled to be apart of it and can't wait for diddy bag packing day in November - more information for that event here www.mts-seattle.org/dittybagday
We were thrilled to be apart of it and can't wait for diddy bag packing day in November - more information for that event here www.mts-seattle.org/dittybagday
September 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Congrats to the Seattle Seafarers Center for such a successful and lovely fundraiser aboard Holland America Line's Eurodam ship!!
We were thrilled to be apart of it and can't wait for diddy bag packing day in November - more information for that event here www.mts-seattle.org/dittybagday
We were thrilled to be apart of it and can't wait for diddy bag packing day in November - more information for that event here www.mts-seattle.org/dittybagday
Every day, the maritime community moves the world: safeguarding shores, connecting trade, powering economies, and protecting ecosystems. No matter how long you've spent in the industry, there is always still something to be amazed by: the complexity, the scale, the innovation, or the dedication.
September 25, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Every day, the maritime community moves the world: safeguarding shores, connecting trade, powering economies, and protecting ecosystems. No matter how long you've spent in the industry, there is always still something to be amazed by: the complexity, the scale, the innovation, or the dedication.