The world's leading international professional body for qualified mariners, The Nautical Institute is the international professional body for qualified seafarers and others with an interest in nautical matters. Our work is available to the whole industry to help improve the safety and efficiency of shipping.
The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust, (LRET) is an independent charity that was established in 2004. Its principal purpose is to support advances in transportation, science, engineering and technology education, training and research worldwide for the benefit of all. It also funds work that enhances the safety of life and property at sea, on land and in the air.
The Marine Accident Reporting Scheme is a confidential reporting system run by The Nautical Institute to allow full reporting of Accidents (and Near Misses) without fear of litigation.
The Anglo-Eastern Group has been established with a primary focus on the provision of Ship Management, Crew Management and New building Consultancy services to third parties worldwide.
The National Transportation Safety Board is an independent U.S. Federal agency that investigates every civil aviation accident in the United States and significant accidents in the other modes of transportation, conducts special investigations and safety studies, and issues safety recommendations to prevent future accidents. Safety Board investigators are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Established in 1994, Marlins is the leading brand in training solutions for the shipping industry. Working closely with the ISF, UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency and the IMO, Marlins seeks to provide high quality and cost effective training and assessment products and courses which comply with the rigorous standards required by the shipping industry.
Worldwide Marine Technology is an independent UK Company specialising in producing technical operating and maintenance manuals for the marine industry. Worldwide Marine Technology works with ship owners, shipyards and new building consultants, undertaking projects up to the 'turnkey' provision of all fleetwide documentation. WMT technical specialists survey the ships and verify the marine operations, minimising the burden on an owner's new build team.
WMTCQ, established in October 2005, is a result of the joint venture between Cosco Qingdao and Wallem Shipmanagement. Headed by Training Director Captain Fraser Betts, WMTCQ is dedicated to uphold all that is excellent in the world of maritime training. The Swedish Club have welcomed "Wallem Maritime Training Centre Qingdao" in China to their group of MRM licensees.
One of the leading technological consultancy and service providers on the international market, FORCE technology focuses on transforming highly specialised engineering knowledge into practical and cost-effective solutions for a broad range of business sectors and industries.
Atlantic Marine LP (Bermuda & India) and Dorchester Maritime Limited (Isle of Man, Poland, Australia & Sierra Leone), both members of the Schulte Group, have agreed to form a new strategic partnership combining ship management, human resources, maritime technology and engineering services.
The primary objective of the Advanced Technology to Optimize Maritime Operational Safety - Intelligent Vessel (ATOMOS IV) project is to bring the benefits of advanced computer and control technology to the European Fleet in the fastest and most cost-effective manner possible.
Prevention Through People (PTP) is a people-focused approach to marine safety and environmental protection that systematically addresses the root cause of most accidents: the human element.
Safety, Service, Solutions –These three goals define the activities of ABS. The mission of ABS is to serve the public interest as well as the needs of our clients by promoting the security of life, property and the natural environment primarily through the development and verification of standards for the design, construction and operational maintenance of marine-related facilities.
The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers is an internationally recognized nonprofit, technical, professional society of individual members serving the maritime and offshore industries and their suppliers. SNAME is dedicated to advancing the art, science and practice of naval architecture, shipbuilding and marine engineering, encouraging the exchange and recording of information, sponsoring applied research, offering career guidance and supporting education, and enhancing the professional status and integrity of its membership.
The aim of the UK Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme, known by the acronym CHIRP, is to contribute to the enhancement of safety in the UK aviation and maritime industries, by providing a totally independent confidential (not anonymous) reporting system for all individuals employed in or associated with these industries.
Structured to offer the products you need and the service you deserve. Gard was set up as a marine and energy insurance underwriting entity to which the marine and energy insurance portfolio of If P&C Insurance Ltd (publ) (If) was transferred.
Promoting marine electronics for efficient shipping and the safety of life at sea for 75 years. Representing the industry in developing international regulations & standards. Providing technical and industrial advice to the international organisations.
Dedicated to safe ships and clean seas, IACS makes a unique contribution to maritime safety and regulation through technical support, compliance verification and research and development.
International Standards and conformity assessment for government, business and society for all electrical, electronic and related technologies. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is the leading global organization that prepares and publishes international standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies.
The International Maritime Pilots' Association (IMPA) is primarily concerned with promoting professional standards of pilotage worldwide in the interests of pilots’ safety.
ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the world's largest developer of standards. Although ISO's principal activity is the development of technical standards, ISO standards also have important economic and social repercussions.
The Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) is an associated body of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) representing the civil aviation regulatory authorities of a number of European States who have agreed to co-operate in developing and implementing common safety regulatory standards and procedures.
The Japan Marine Accident Inquiry Agency (MAIA) clarifies the causes of marine accidents through lawsuit-like procedures called "marine accident inquiry", in order to contribute to the prevention of such accidents.
The Paris MOU consists of 25 participating maritime Administrations and covers the waters of the European coastal States and the North Atlantic basin from North America to Europe. The Paris MOU aims at eliminating the operation of sub-standard ships through a harmonized system of port State control.
P&I stands for Protection and Indemnity. P&I is insurance in respect of third party liabilities and expenses arising from owning ships or operating ships as principals.
Safe, secure and efficient shipping on cleanm oceans. IMO's main task has been to develop and maintain a comprehensive regulatory framework for shipping and its remit today includes safety, environmental concerns, legal matters, technical co-operation, maritime security and the efficiency of shipping.
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) examines and investigates all types of marine accidents to or on board UK ships worldwide, and other ships in UK territorial waters. With a view to preserve life and avoid accidents in the future, not to apportion blame or liability.
Providing assurance that systems and services meet user needs
To be a superior provider of maritime safety, marine environment protection, and maritime and aviation search and rescue. AMSA is committed to continuous improvement in provision of its safety and environment protection services and maintaining constructive relations with our stakeholders in government, industry and the community.
IMHA is the sole international association concerned exclusively with maritime health. It aims to promote and advance scientific research and the quality of maritime medicine worldwide, and to create a forum for people, ideas, data, efforts research and queries regarding maritime health.
The Mission to Seafarers, formerly called The Missions to Seamen, is a missionary society of the Anglican Church, which cares for the spiritual and practical welfare of all seafarers regardless of nationality or faith.
An international charity dedicated to the relief of need, hardship or distress amongst seafarers of all nationalities, races, colour and creeds irrespective of gender.
The International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA) is a free association of 27 Christian non-profit organisations engaged in welfare work for seafarers who include those working on merchant, fishing and passenger vessels..
The Swedish Club is a leading marine mutual insurer, headquartered in Göteborg, Sweden, and with offices in some of the world's strategic shipping centres.
Code of good practice for port state control officers conducting inspections within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control in the Asia-Pacific region (Tokyo MOU).
The Standard Club insures shipowners against their third-party liabilities. The Standard Club insures 61 million gross tons of shipping from all parts of the world and from all sectors of the shipping industry.
Our vision is to be a world class organisation that is committed to preventing loss of life, continuosly improving maritime safety and protecting the marine environment: Safer lives, Safer Ships, Safer Seas.
DNV Research & Innovation’s primary objective is to build new knowledge and know-how for DNV and to contribute towards renewal of DNV’s future services, thereby providing our customers with best possible services and extending DNV’s scope of services.
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DNV SeaSkill™ helps shipping companies and training providers to ensure seafarers are fit for purpose. DNV SeaSkill offers standards, tests and certification services related to competence development.
The International Shipping Federation (ISF) is the principal international employers’ organisation for the shipping industry, representing all sectors and trades. ISF is concerned with all labour affairs, manpower and training, and seafarers’ health and welfare issues that may have an impact on international shipping.
To promote, develop and support, in the spirit of co-operation, the common interests of its members in all matters concerning the development and quality of maritime education and training institutions.
The Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI) vision is that reporting on economic, environmental, and social performance by all organizations becomes as routine and comparable as financial reporting. GRI accomplishes this vision by developing, continually improving, and building capacity around the use of its Sustainability Reporting Framework.
American Steamship Owners Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association, Inc. (the American Club). Protection and Indemnity insurance (commonly referred to as “P&I”) provides cover to shipowners and charterers against third-party liabilities encountered in their commercial operations.
The most famous ocean liners in the world. Cunard Line, one of the world's most recognized brand names with a classic British heritage, is operated by Valencia-based Cunard Line Limited.
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects is an internationally renowned professional institution whose members are involved at all levels in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of marine vessels and structures.
Our objective is to provide a quality operation to our customers which include increased training of sea staff, incorporating the latest technology and a continuous improvement programme. We are continuing to invest in the Company and evaluate new buildings and other investment opportunities.
The New Zealand Maritime School has been developed over the past 70 years to become the premier provider of maritime training in New Zealand
SIRC was established in 1995 with a view to conducting research on seafarers. The Centre has a particular emphasis on issues of occupational health and safety. It is the only international research facility of its kind and has built up unparalleled experience of research in this field.
Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) is a multi-discipline university with 6 fields of study: engineering, management, economics, literature, law and science. Particular stress is placed on the disciplines of Economic Management and Navigational Technology.
A project funded by the European Union to promote usability and user centered design.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is an operationally independent body within the Australian Government Department of Transport and Regional Services and is Australia's prime agency for transport safety investigations.
The Graig Group is a broad based international shipowning and shipping services group with interests in newbuilding supervision, ship management, ship design, ship owning and ship finance.
Working to promote the development of marine engineering, science and technology, providing opportunities for the exchange of ideas and practices and upholding the status and knowledge of marine professionals.
IFSMA is a non-profit making apolitical organisation dedicated solely to the interest of the serving Shipmaster. The Federation is formed of over 8000 Shipmasters from about sixty Countries either through their National Associations or as individual members.
Promoting professionlism in marine surveying.
The most modern & exciting world-class fleet, exciting destinations & wide, choice of itineraries, committed to quality service, efficient infrastructure, highest safety standards.
A not-for-profit ship classification society, Korean Register of Shipping has been promoting safe ships and clean oceans by continually developing technology and human resources pertaining to shipping, shipbuilding and other industrial services.
The Lloyd’s Register Group is one of the world leaders in assessing business processes and products to internationally recognised standards. They provide independent assurance to companies operating high-risk, capital-intensive assets in the energy and transportation sectors, to enhance the safety of life, property and the environment, helping their clients to create safe, responsible and sustainable supply chains.
The National Biodynamics Laboratory (NBDL) is a research facility dedicated to enhancing performance and preventing injury to human beings when they are exposed to external forces, motions and accelerations such as those encountered in airplanes, ships, automobiles, offshore oil structures and other moving platforms.
Making a difference in the seafarers life - daily. NewsLink was launched with the intention of addressing the desire of seafarers to "keep in touch with happenings at home. It was appreciated that positive news from home could uplift the morale and help the individual become a more productive and safe worker.
KC Maritime has built its reputation as a reliable shipping company in the dry bulk sector ever since and has achieved growth by developing long lasting relationship with a worldwide network of charterers, shippers, and receivers.
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) is an international trade union federation of transport workers' unions. It promote respect for trade union and human rights worldwide, provide research and information services to its affiliates, works for peace based on social justice and economic progress and provides general assistance to transport workers in difficulty.
WMU offers specialised postgraduate education in maritime affairs, leading to the award of PhD, MSc, Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate. We also carry out a wide range of maritime research, publish books and a Journal under the WMU imprint, and carry out contract research and consultancy projects, including our short-term Professional Development Courses for maritime practitioners.
Hill Dickinson is committed to developing pioneering partnerships, providing diverse market leading legal advice, achieving technical and client service excellence and reaching out to our people and the communities in which the firm practices.
Reederei NORD Klaus E. Oldendorff is a family-owned international shipowning and shipmanagement company with offices in Limassol, Cyprus and Hamburg, Germany. It controls a fleet of 33 Container vessels, Bulk carriers and Tankers.
In an increasingly compliance-driven world, QSE offers consultancy, audit and training services to help protect your business risk – Quality, Safety, Security, Environment. QSE’s, Core business is a wide range of compliance and traditional marine consultancy delivered by experienced professionals.
Consultancy and Expert Witnesses on the International Safety Management (ISM) Code.
AOS works in solidarity with all those whose lives depend on the sea offerring them welfare, hospitality and spiritual support.
Our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment and promote the wise management of our air, land and water.
The Marine Accident Investigators' International Forum (MAIIF) is an international non-profit organisation dedicated to the advancement of maritime safety and the prevention of marine pollution through the exchange of ideas, experiences and information acquired in marine accident investigation. Its purpose is to promote and improve marine accident investigation, and to foster cooperation and communication between marine accident investigators.
To promote and to protect the interests of the Hong Kong shipowners and shipmanagers as well as the increasing number of local professions and services upon whom they rely in the performance of their business.
It is working independently of any governmental agencies responsible for safety at sea (standards and regulation, whether for merchant navy or fishing / leisure boats ). To establish the circumstances relevant to the casualty and to look for the causal factors, in order to improve maritime safety.
Pollution prevention and control - safe transportation of hazardous goods by tankers.
Industry leaders in marine loss prevention and technical services. Inserve provides risk based surveys for hull and machinery insurers and their clients.
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) Warship Support Agency (WSA) approach to future Warship Automation through Platform Management System Studies. The aim of the PMS Studies contract is to de-risk the application of PMS technologies and philosophies to Royal Navy future warship procurement.
The objective of International Sport for Seafarers (ISS) is to create international understanding and co-operation between seafarers of all nations through peaceful competitions in healthy sport activities. IMO statistics show that 80% of accidents onboard cargo ships are related to the ‘human factor’, which is significantly affected by the fitness and health of seafarers, as summarised in our slogan - “a fit seafarer = a safer ship”.
Independent contract research organisation.
OSI is headquartered in Houston and has been operating and managing ships since 1981. The company offers management experience with marine engineering and operational excellence.
Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) is a Crown entity formed to ensure the marine environment is safe, secure and clean for all its users, and that it stays that way well into the future.
CIRCADIAN™ is the global leader in providing 24/7 workforce performance and safety solutions for businesses that operate around the clock. Through a unique combination of consulting expertise, research, software tools and informative publications, CIRCADIAN helps organizations in the 24-hour economy optimize employee performance and reduce the inherent risks and costs of their extended hours operations.
The Health and Safety Commission is responsible for health and safety regulation in Great Britain. The Health and Safety Executive and local government are the enforcing authorities who work in support of the Commission.
BP Shipping provides the logistics to move BP’s oil and gas cargoes to market as well as marine assurance on everything that floats in the BP group. It manages a large fleet of vessels most of which are held on long term operating leases. BP Shipping’s Chartering Teams based in London, Singapore and Chicago also charter third party vessels on both time charter and voyage charter basis.
Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited (STASCO) is the principal trading and shipping business of the Royal Dutch/Shell Group. STASCO is part of the Shell trading network (Shell Trading) which consists of a number of separate companies covering world markets. While remaining distinct entities responsible for running their own business, these companies all use the Shell Trading identity to demonstrate their close working relationships and provide a global service to their customers. The Shipping division of STASCO is responsible for managing and/or manning Shell’s large portfolio of liquefied natural gas carriers and oil tankers.
Warsash Maritime Academy provides first class education, training, consultancy and research to the international shipping and off-shore oil industries. The Academy is an integral part of Southampton Solent University; a relationship that sets it apart from most competitors and is a major strength when developing education and training programmes.
The idea behind InterManager at its foundation in 1991 was to improve standards in ship management and achieve a safer, more environmentally conscious, more reliable, and more controllable ship management industry.
The Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM) is an international non-profit scientific, professional and educational organization. RTCM members are organizations (not individuals) that are both non-government and government. Although started in 1947 as a U.S. government advisory committee, RTCM is now an independent organization supported by its members from all over the world.
As Britain's national academy for engineering, The Royal Academy of Engineering brings together the country's most eminent engineers from all disciplines to promote excellence in the science, art and practice of engineering. In July 1999, the Academy first published Ingenia as a "quarterly prestige magazine aimed at opinion formers, to promote both Academy and engineering achievements." Ingenia magazine is aimed at all those with an interest in engineering, whether you work in business and industry, government, academia or the financial community. Complex or technical engineering issues are explained for the non-specialist and confusing jargon is kept to a minimum.
The James Fisher Everard coastal tanker fleet carries in excess of six million tonnes of refined product annually. With vessels ranging in size from 4,000 to 14,000 tonnes they provide the most flexible distribution service available in response to their clients’ immediate needs.
An association of independent tanker owners whose aims are to represent the views of its members internationally. INTERTANKO has a vision of a professional, efficient and respected industry, that is dedicated to achieving Safe transport, cleaner seas and free competition.
SHIP is a three year campaign, from September 1, 2004 until August 31, 2007 on seven health topics for seafarers. Each topic runs for one year. A new topic is launched every four months. The messages focus on the lifestyle of the individual seafarer, in relation to the living conditions onboard. While onboard, seafarers are isolated from medical care, both in emergency situations and for primary healthcare. SHIP takes fully into account the specific experiences and needs of seafarers. SHIP supports seafarers to develop personal skills to exercise.
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