Ashmore City, Queensland, AustraliaUpdated Oct 2003
Training
The Australian Shipbuilding & Repair Group (ASRG) is Australia's peak industry body representing and promoting the Australian shipbuilding and repair sectors and the wider marine supply chain to domestic and international markets.
The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) is a global shipping association based in Denmark, providing maritime industry services and support.
The Business Anti-Smuggling Coalition (BASC) is an international organization focused on secure commerce and anti-smuggling certification, providing training, certification, and cooperation services to enhance trade security.
Baltimore, Maryland, United StatesUpdated Jan 2003
Broker
The CIMA Companies Inc is a full-service insurance broker providing commercial and personal insurance, bonds, and employee benefits with access to national and international markets.
The Federation of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents (FONASBA) promotes fair and equitable practices and represents the global shipping agency and broking professions at international, regional, and national levels.
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is an internationally recognised independent ship classification society and an IACS member providing marine classification, statutory surveys, offshore certification, and maritime technical services.
The InterPortPolice is an international association uniting airport and seaport police and security forces to coordinate information sharing, training, and best practices for law enforcement and public safety at airports, seaports, and transport systems worldwide.
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is the principal international trade association representing shipowners and operators, advocating for global regulatory frameworks and best practices in the shipping industry.
IFSMA is a global federation uniting shipmasters to promote safety, professionalism, and leadership at sea, advocating within the IMO for safer shipping and stronger shipmaster representation.
The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) is an intergovernmental organization that supports safety of navigation and the protection of the marine environment through the provision of hydrographic and nautical charting standards.
The International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS) is an independent, non-political organization dedicated to the professionalism, recognition, and training of marine surveyors worldwide.
The International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize (IMMARBE) is the statutory maritime administration of Belize, responsible for vessel registration, regulatory compliance, and maritime flag administration under international conventions.
The Jamaica Ship Registry manages ship registration, certification, surveys, and maritime safety services in Jamaica, supporting compliance with international maritime regulations.
The Japan Shipping Exchange, Inc. is a maritime industry organization established in 1921 that administers maritime arbitration, drafts maritime contract forms, publishes shipping and logistics analysis, and provides electronic shipping databases to support domestic and international maritime transactions.
Bracknell, Berkshire, United KingdomUpdated Nov 1998
The Met Office provides routine marine forecasts and warnings for the Marine and Coastguard Agency, supporting maritime safety information and navigation warnings around the UK.
The website of the leading international
technical marine journal; essential information for world shipping and
shipbuilding professionals; regularly updated news & features, web links,
events & recruitment
The National Association of Marine Surveyors, Inc. (NAMS) is an international association providing certified marine surveyors for inspection, consulting, training, and certification services in the maritime industry.
NAMO is a non-profit association of maritime organizations focused on operational issues affecting the viability of the steamship industry and improving the climate for international shipping in the U.S.
The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (NCBFAA) represents over 1,422 member companies and 170 affiliates with 110,000 employees in international trade, including freight forwarders, customs brokers, ocean transportation intermediaries, NVOCCs, and air cargo agents.
The Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) is a U.S. government initiative that facilitates security cooperation between American private sector organizations and the U.S. Department of State.