Free registration is now open for the 2025 Pacific Marine Expo, the West Coast's largest commercial marine trade show, scheduled to take place at Seattle's Lumen Field Event Center from Thursday, November 20, through Saturday, November 22. The event, which has a history spanning more than 50 years, brings together thousands of professionals from the commercial fishing, workboat, and maritime sectors.
This year's expo introduces fresh programming, new evening events, and the return of industry favorites. Highlights include hundreds of exhibitors covering nearly every commercial marine category, a free expo education program across two stages covering topics such as marine safety, blue economy, business management, regulatory issues, and technical advancements. The Alaska Hall will feature Alaskan-only exhibitors showcasing locally made products and services. Special events include the National Fisherman Highliner Dinner & Awards (ticketed), happy hours, the Coastal Challenge, and the King County Maritime Economic Forecast Breakfast. Additionally, the AMSEA Stability Workshop, a 30-minute hands-on session hosted by the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association, will help fishermen understand vessel stability principles critical for safety at sea (requires add-on registration).
"We're thrilled to be bringing back so much of what our Pacific Marine Expo community loves, while creating new experiences that align with where the industry is headed," said Wes Doane, Group Vice President of Diversified, the event's organizer. "From sustainability and innovation to workforce development and industry celebration, PME 2025 will have something meaningful for everyone who makes their living on the water."
The expo's significance lies in its role as a key gathering for the West Coast maritime industry, offering a platform for networking, education, and showcasing innovations. With topics like the blue economy and regulatory updates, the event addresses pressing challenges and opportunities facing the sector. For those unable to attend in person, the free registration and comprehensive education program make it accessible to a wide audience. Exhibit sales are also open, with details available at https://www.pacificmarineexpo.com/exhibit/. Attendees can preview the exhibitor list and view the full education program online via the expo's website.
