Welcome to the Baltimore Maritime Exchange
Enhancing Maritime Operations Through Communication, Coordination, and Community
At BME, we serve as the central hub for real-time vessel activity in the Port of Baltimore. As a non-profit organization, our mission is to promote safe, secure, efficient, and environmentally sound maritime operations by providing accurate and timely information to our members and port partners.
What We Do
We work closely with:
- Federal, State, and Local agencies
- Steamship agents and terminal operators
- Pilots, tug companies, stevedores, and service providers
Our role is to coordinate and communicate vessel movements (arrivals, shifts, transfers, and departures) ensuring that everyone in the port community is informed and aligned. This helps prevent delays, reduce risks, and streamline operations.
Real-Time Vessel Information – 24/7 Access for Members
Our secure member portal is updated around the clock, giving you:
- Live updates on vessel schedules
- Visibility to changes in real time
- A centralized source for planning and coordination
Whether you're a tug company, terminal operator, or agency, BME helps you stay ahead of the curve.
Why It Matters
As a long-standing non-profit, BME plays a vital role in the port ecosystem. Our services often resolve issues before they arise, saving time and resources for everyone involved.
We understand that in the maritime industry, there is always movement in the port, and staying informed is critical. That’s why our website provides constant, real-time updates that allow you to monitor not only the vessels you are directly servicing, but also any other vessel that could impact your operations
In addition to vessel tracking, we also proactively communicate with our members about other factors that may impact vessel traffic such as weather conditions, marine incidents, or broader disruptions like the pandemic. Our goal is to ensure that every stakeholder in the port community has the information they need to make informed, timely decisions.
As a member of BME, you gain the foresight to adjust plans, communicate with partners, and stay ahead of disruptions.
Support the Port. Support BME.
We rely on the support of our community to continue our mission. By backing the Baltimore Maritime Exchange, you’re investing in the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the Port of Baltimore. Help us keep the port running smoothly—your support makes a difference.
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Web Site News for BME members
Members may still view our static "PDF reports" after logging in to the BME website however we encourage you to try our new web based reports by hovering over the "Near Real Time BME Data Reports" header and then selecting one of the options in the drop down menu, such as "Maritime Report", "In Transit" or "Arrivals".
We welcome your input and suggestions as you use and review the beta test web reporting options . Feel free to provide input via e-mail to dispatch@balmx.org.
If you are not yet a member of the BME and would like to see a sample of the reports available on our website or reports we make available at fixed intervals daily via EMAIL please contact the BME at manager@balmx.org or by phone at (410) 342-6610 for additional information.
MISNA and the BME
The BME is proud to be a member of MISNA, the Maritime Information Service of North America. MISNA is an association of thirteen non-profit Marine Exchanges which together track over 85% of all commercial vessel traffic in the US and Canada.
For more information of MISNA members and services visit the MISNA website at www.misnadata.org
Links and Downloads
This page is being worked on and updated. Click on the links below to view the latest news from USCG and CBP, access to the NVMC 96 hour e-NOA or refer to the Port of Baltimore Directory.
NVMC e-NOA Page
Port of Baltimore Directory