Board of Marine Pilots Meeting & Exam Notices 2026 January 20 Exam Robert Atwood Building 550 W. 7th Ave.,Room 1236 Anchorage, AK Application Deadline - November 21, 2025 January 21 Meeting Alaska Energy Authority Building 813 W. Northern Lights Blvd Anchorage, AK April 28 Examination Location to be determined Sitka, AK Exam application deadline: February 27, 2026 April 29 Meeting Location to be determined Sitka, AK 2025 January 28 Exam January 29 Board Packet April 15 Exam April 16 Board Packet July 22 Exam July 23 Teleconference Meeting Board Packet October 14 Exam October 15 Meeting Board Packet December 2 Teleconference Meeting Agenda 2024 January 16 Exam January 17 Board Packet April 23 Local Knowledge Exam April 24 Board Packet July 23 Local Knowledge Exam July 24 Board Packet October 24 2023 January 24 Exam January 25 Board Packet April 25 Local Knowledge Exam April 26 Board Packet April 28 Core Exam July 11 Local Knowledge Exam July 12 Board Packet October 10 Local Knowledge Exam October 11 Board Packet 2022 February 1 March 7 Exam March 8 Board Packet May 4 Board Packet July 7 Board Packet October 4 Exam October 5 Board Packet 2021 January 20 Board Packet April 21 Board Packet November 24 Board Packet When Submitting Agenda Items Items for the Board’s consideration must be in the office of the Marine Pilot Coordinator at least 21 days prior to a meeting in order to be considered for the agenda. Interested persons who want to attend a meeting by teleconference must contact the Marine Pilot Coordinator, by the Friday prior to the meeting, to secure a call in number and line. Email: BoardofMarinePilots@Alaska.Gov Return to Top Examinations Local Knowledge: Offered at least three times a year, prior to Board meetings. In accordance with 12 AAC 56.025(a), applications must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the examination date. Contact the Marine Pilot Coordinator for more information. Core Examination: Offered in Juneau or Anchorage on an ongoing basis. In accordance with 12 AAC 56.025(c)(1), applications must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the examination date. Contact the Marine Pilot Coordinator for more information. Applicants for the Local Knowledge Exam must meet the requirements listed under 12 AAC 56.025(a) prior to the application deadline in order to be scheduled for an exam. Application, fees, and all supporting documents must be postmarked by the deadline date noted above. Examination Study Material General Local Knowledge Study Guide Region One Local Knowledge Study Guide Core Exam Study Guide Return to Top