There were nine applicants for the Municipal Harbor Grant program with a total requested amount of $10,401,330 [PDF] The Alaska Association of Harbormasters and Port Administrators (AAHPA) is a not for profit corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Alaska. Membership is open to ports, harbors, marinas and related maritime interests. The objectives of the association are to: Exchange information relative to construction, maintenance, operation, regulation, enforcement, administration and management of boats, marinas, ports and harbors. Formulate policies and plans to standardize and establish uniformity in operation and management of port, harbor and marina facilities. Promote and encourage development of ports, harbors and marinas along sound and economic lines and to assist whenever and wherever possible in the development of new ports, harbors and marinas. Keep all members informed, by newsletter, bulletins or the internet, of new developments or improvements in facilities of member ports, harbors and marinas. Keep in mind at all times that our basic purpose is to serve marine oriented interests, both commercial and noncommercial, and to keep each other informed through the Secretary of the Association of all information pertinent to this end. AAHPA encourages you to participate in accomplishing these objectives. Submit photographs of your harbor or port, suggest a related link, post a policy or procedure to the website and consider membership in our Association. Welcome to the Alaska Harbormaster’s Web Page.  My name is John Stone and I am the current President of the Alaska Association of Harbormasters and Port Administrators.  Our Association is comprised of managers from public harbor systems throughout Alaska , most of which are municipally owned and operated.   We also have numerous corporate members from related harbor professions, including consultants, engineers, construction contractors, maritime attorneys, and equipment suppliers.  If you are interested in what we have to offer, we encourage you to become a member of our Association and help us make Alaska ’s harbors the best they can be. Alaska is blessed with one of the finest public harbors systems on the planet.  Our magnificent coastline and bountiful marine resources make our harbors vitally important to Alaskans and our communities.  Unlike the lower 48, most of our fleet is commercial in nature.  The economic benefits generated from our public harbor systems are profound and, in some cases, are the primary economic drivers of an entire community.  Many of our residents subsist from fish and game resources.  Our harbors as the access point for these activities.  The spirit of public access to our waterfront is engrained in our state constitution and a belief held strongly by every Alaskan. The future of Alaska ’s public harbor system has never been brighter.  This year, the Alaska Legislature passed landmark legislation setting up a state grant program that matches our community’s investments in harbor capital improvements.  This new grant program will go a long way in recapitalizing harbor infrastructure throughout the state.  The program’s effects will be felt for decades. The quality of talent operating Alaska harbors has never been better.  Visit any harbor facility in the state and you will I mean.  Members of our Association are in the forefront of developing training programs for harbor professionals.  We also believe in having fun.  Every year, we hold an annual conference at one of our member communities.  This year’s conference is in Juneau from October 22 to 26.  Though a chance to learn more about our profession, the conference is chance kick up your heels after the completion of the busy summer season.    See you in Juneau . Other links of interest on the AAHPA website: Training For Oil Spill Response [Slideshow] Benefits of Using the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank [Slideshow] Alaska Best Management Practices [PDF] A Responsible Harbor User's Handbook [Slideshow] To Grid or Not To Grid [Slideshow] Practical Corrosion Control [Slideshow] Practical Used Oil Collection [Slideshow] So You Think You Want a Travelift? [Slideshow] ADA Access Guidelines [Slideshow] [Final Rule] Economic Importance of Alaska Harbors - Pat Burden, Northern Economics [Slideshow] Alaska Based Crane Safety Training [Slideshow] Alaska OSHA Hazard Survey Program - Jody Vic, AKOSHA [Slideshow] [Request] USCG Contact Information [HTML] USCG Station Kodiak Communications [Guide] AAHPA-L Electronic Mailing List [HTML] Example of a Float Plan [PDF] Member Ports Available for OJT Employee Training Opportunties [HTML] Maritime Lien FAQ's [PDF] [Membership][Links][Photos][Officers][E-Mail][Documents][AAHPA-L][Join]   Click here to download the new State of Alaska Boat Registration Application!

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