National Harbor Safety Conference 2026

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am to Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm UTC-07:00

Bell Harbor International Conference Center | Seattle

Marine Exchange of Puget Sound
Publisher/HostMarine Exchange of Puget Sound
National Harbor Safety Conference 2026
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Lessons in Resilience: Shared Experience, Smarter Solutions
About this Event

Earlybird Registration

Register by December 31, 2025 with the code EarlyBird2026 to take advantage of earlybird pricing: $450 (standard registration will be $550 starting January 1, 2026).


About the Conference

The National Harbor Safety Conference is a biennial gathering of maritime professionals designed to showcase best practices from port communities nationwide and facilitate long-term collaboration across the industry. This multi-day event brings together participants from all parts of the country to share case studies, explore lessons learned from real-world incidents, highlight proven solutions, and strengthen coordination with key government agencies.

Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, and technical briefings, the conference enables meaningful dialogue on current and emerging maritime issues. With strong participation from senior leaders across federal agencies and regional organizations, the conference also emphasizes the important role Harbor Safety Committees (HSCs) play in addressing local challenges and advancing national maritime priorities.


Day 1

🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:10 AM
Welcome & Keynote
🕑: 09:40 AM - 11:00 AM
Federal Agency Perspectives
🕑: 11:05 AM - 11:30 AM
Understanding Alternative Fuels
🕑: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Lunch

Info: Onsite and included in registration price.


🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Shipboard Firefighting
🕑: 03:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Harbor Safety Committee Challenges
Day 2

🕑: 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The Fragility of the Marine Transportation System
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Coordinating Live Exercises
Host: Captain Mike McElroy
🕑: 10:45 AM - 10:55 AM
Maritime Workforce Development
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Leveraging Existing Safety Campaigns
🕑: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Lunch

Info: Onsite and included in registration price.


🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Lessons Learned from the Francis Scott Key Bridge Allision
🕑: 03:35 PM - 04:35 PM
There's No Wrong Way to Do It: Harbor Safety Committees
🕑: 04:35 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: RADM Wayne Arguin
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Bell Harbor International Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Way, Seattle, United States

Tickets

USD 550.00

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