Training in all aspects of vessel operation and safety; certifications, training, and licenses approved by the USCG that meet or exceed STCW requirements.
Alaska Maritime Agencies, founded in 1956, provides comprehensive agency services across Alaska including full port agency, protective agency, documentation, and operations desk support with 24/7 availability.
General Steamship Agencies (GSA) is the premier independently owned, non-liner vessel agency in North America. Stretching from Dutch Harbor, Alaska to Stamford, Connecticut, GSA has the largest office network of any tramp agency company on the continent.
Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) is a vocational training center operated by the State of Alaska, featuring the Alaska Maritime Training Center, a USCG-approved facility offering USCG/STCW compliant maritime training and customized courses.
Southwest Alaska Pilots Association (SWAPA) is a Homer, Alaska-based marine pilotage organization providing compulsory vessel pilotage services throughout Southwest Alaska waters. Its licensed marine pilots guide commercial vessels through the region's challenging coastal and harbor approaches under the authority of the Alaska Board of Marine Pilots.