The Harbour Masters’ Association of the United Kingdom, The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man (UKHMA) was formed in May 1993 at an inaugural meeting held at the University of Wales in Cardiff. The organization is a unique professional body consisting of harbour masters, port marine operations officers, harbour managers, commercial bodies that serve the port sector, and other appropriate personnel and organizations.

UMAS is a sector focussed, commercial advisory service that draws upon the world-pioneering research of the UCL Shipping Team combined with the advisory and management system expertise of MATRANS. Largest university-based consultancy on energy and environment matters related to shipping with over 50 years of collective experience on this subject.

Versatec Energy is a global technical consultancy that serves the Oil & Gas, Energy, and Marine Industries. They offer technical expertise for Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), Operational Assurance and Quality & Compliance projects worldwide. Since 1983 their clients have relied on them to deliver first-rate project support while upholding the highest HSE and Operational standards, on- or offshore.

Walker Marine Design is a professional naval architecture and consultancy business based in Hamble-le-Rice near Southampton, UK. The company has the capabilities and proven track record to provide the complete package from concept design to engineering and production drawing packages.

Warsash Maritime School is the only maritime training centre of its kind in the world. They offer over 150 accredited deck, engineering, interior, maritime and offshore safety training courses, approved by the MCA, MNTB, OPITO, SIGTTO, SQA, and other awarding bodies.