About Us
Marine transportation in the Bay Area is supported and enhanced around the clock by the Marine Exchange, a non-profit, membership organization.
Its primary efforts focus on collecting and disseminating shipping information, facilitating communication and discussion in the community, and identifying and developing improvements.
The scope of the activities in which the Marine Exchange is involved is as broad as that of the shipping industry itself. It ranges from forecasting, tracking, statistical analysis, operational support and communications to industry forums and collaborative programs.
The Marine Exchange is also a charter member of MISNA, an association of maritime service organizations which pool resources and information to offer a broader range of services and coverage.
| When is my ship coming in? Where is your ship going to do? When is my ship sailing for another port and where is is going too? Can I get a call if something changes? How are weather conditions shaping up? What is at port? What ships ar in traffic now? What ship moved yesterday? What is the breakdown for last year? What is the scoop on port facilities and services? Where can I get maritime listings? Can someone answer my phones when I'm out? Can they forward my faxes and messages? Can they relay VHF radio messages? Who gives secretarial support for the Harbor Safety Committee and Area Maritime Security Committee? Where can I rent a cell phone right away? How can we enhance waterway safety? How can we streamline international trade? The Marine Exchange has the Answers. |
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Moving cargo around the globe requires planning, organization and coordination. The Marine Exchange is an integral part of the process, providing: |
Maritime Information
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Operation Services
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Industry Support
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| The Bay Area boasts one of the most extensive deep draft waterway systems in the world. |  |
The Exchange helps navigate the community's waters, providing services to:
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Pilots |
Marine Carriers and Agents Longshoremen Ship Service Providers Seamen's' Organizations Marine Marketers |
Logistics Coordinators Recreational Users Marine Scientists Environmental Organizations |
The nation's oldest maritime service organization
| It started with the Gold Rush. Ships brought throngs of hopeful
passengers and tons of cargo for the growing population. The burgeoning maritime community needed timely, accurate information and efficient, reliable services. The Marine Exchange was formed to provide them. |
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It's about ships
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What they did, what they're doing, what they'll do. What their particulars are. Where they can tie up. What services are available, and how to contact their providers. Who's handling them, and who's interested in their activities. |
It's about ships' business
Good communication is essential for effective coordination. Scheduling is challenging when things can change hourly. Knowledge of organizations and their operations is the key.Messages can be routed according to their importance and urgency. It's information the way you want it. |
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It's about enhancement
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Marine transportation has a champion. One who actively identifies and develops improvements for community benefit. Maritime representatives join together to discuss problems and create solutions for greater safety and efficiency.Cooperative and collaborative efforts pool resources and expertise. New technologies are separated into marine applications. |
We're always on deck
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The Marine Exchange has been standing a 24 hour watch for over 150 years. When you want to know what happened, is happening or will happen, when you need to contact or be contacted, when you want to support industry improvements, call us.We're here when you need us. |
Non-profit means neutral
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We're not competing with business, and we're not in government. Our position enables us to serve and collaborate with each effectively, as well as with scientific, academic and environmental organizations. |
You're at the helm
It propels the development and tailoring of our products and services.
We're always looking for new and better ways to serve our members.What do you need? Where do you want to go?
