Marine technology trade associations in United Kingdom (UK)
International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) are the global voice of their industry, pioneering excellence in safe, efficient, and sustainable energy supply - an enabling partner for a low carbon future. Their members, integrated energy companies, national oil companies, independent upstream operators, service companies, and industry associations operate around the globe, supplying over 40% of the world’s oil and gas demand.
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is the principal international trade association for the shipping industry, representing shipowners and operators in all sectors and trades. ICS membership comprises national shipowners' associations in Asia, Europe and the Americas whose member shipping companies operate over 80% of the world's merchant tonnage.
The International Harbour Masters' Association is the professional body for those with responsibility for the safe, secure, efficient and environmentally sound conduct of marine operations in port waters.
The International Hydrographic Organization works to ensure that all the world's seas, oceans and navigable waters are surveyed and charted, thereby supporting safety of navigation and the protection of the marine environment. It coordinates the activities of national hydrographic offices and sets standards in order to promote uniformity in nautical charts and documents.
International Maritime Bureau (IMB) is a non-profit making organisation, established in 1981 to act as a focal point in the fight against all types of maritime crime and malpractice. IMB’s main task is to protect the integrity of international trade by seeking out fraud and malpractice. For over 25 years, it has used industry knowledge, experience and access to a large number of well-placed contacts around the world to do this: identifying and in
International Maritime Organization is the United Nations specialised agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships. IMO's work supports the UN sustainable development goals.
International Seabed Authority (ISA) is an autonomous international organization established under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the 1994 Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (1994 Agreement).
The International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network exists to improve the lives of seafarers and their families with services, resources, strategies and advocacy. ISWAN is a membership organisation with the International Chamber of Shipping, The International Transport Workers Federation and the International Christian Maritime Association as the core members.
Isle of Man Maritime is a new not-for-profit company that has been established to promote, develop and support the strategic development of the Isle of Man's growing maritime cluster.
Together with about 100 group companies in Japan and overseas, Kawasaki Heavy Industries oversees the formation of a 'technology corporate group'. Their technological capabilities, polished over a history that exceeds a century, send diverse products forth into wide-ranging fields that go beyond land, sea, and air, extending from the ocean depths to space.
KRISO (Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering), established in 1973, is a government-funded research institute in the Republic of Korea and the provider of technology development in ships and ocean engineering.
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) addresses environmental issues, under International Maritime Organization's remit. Their resolutions are published in the final report of the MEPC meeting, during which they were adopted.
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is an authority that licenses, regulates and plans marine activities in the seas and oceans around the United Kingdom, so that they're carried out in a sustainable and secure way. They help the government achieve its vision for clean, healthy, productive and biologically diverse oceans and seas.
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency implements the government's maritime safety policy in the UK and works to prevent the loss of life on the coast and at sea. They provide a 24-hour maritime search and rescue service around the UK coast and in the international search and rescue region through HM Coastguard.
Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) is a global business network working towards the vision of a maritime industry free of corruption that enables fair trade to the benefit of society at large. Established in 2011, MACN is comprised of vessel owning companies within the main sectors of the maritime industry and other companies in the maritime industry including cargo owners and service providers.
Maritime London is the promotional body for UK-based companies providing maritime professional services to the international shipping industry. Funded by well over 130 companies and organisations from a wide range of disciplines, Maritime London ensures that the UK remains a world-beating location to base a maritime-related business and to conduct maritime trade.
Maritime Research and Innovation UK (MarRI-UK) are a collaborative innovation vehicle for the UK industry and academia to jointly tackle innovation and technology challenges. They focus on research and innovation within mid TRL (3 – 7) levels to address the opportunities between 'discovery and research' and 'commercialisation' of Maritime Technologies and Systems.
Maritime Skills Alliance designs and promotes qualifications and apprenticeships for the UK’s maritime sector. WThey have developed a suite of interlocking standards and qualifications – MSQs, “Maritime Studies Qualifications” - which enable employees to progress both within their specialism and between sectors.
Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) is a group of Flag States and Classification Societies. The MTF will focus on essential topics for the future of the maritime industry, including energy efficiency, alternative fuels, and autonomous ships.
The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping ensures real climate action. They are a not-for-profit, independent research and development centre, looking to accelerate the transition towards a net-zero future for the maritime industry. With their partners, they drive and facilitate the development and implementation of new technologies and build confidence in new concepts.
Mecal Ltd was founded in 1993 as 'Marine Engineers Certifying Authority Ltd' by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology & we still maintain close links with the Small Ships Group of the Institution. Since then MECAL has grown to become one of the leading Certifying Authorities for commercial vessels & workboats up to 24m load line length and for larger vessels under specific delegation.
NamPower is the national power utility of Namibia and specialises in the generation and transmission of electricity. As an electricity company, NamPower understands that electricity invariably plays an important role in the socio-economic development of Namibia.
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is dedicated to advocating for and promoting the strength of marine manufacturing, the sales and service networks of its members, and the boating lifestyle. NMMA is the nation’s leading trade association representing boat, marine engine and accessory manufacturers. Collectively, NMMA members manufacture an estimated 80 percent of marine products used in North America.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is an American scientific and regulatory agency within the United States Department of Commerce that forecasts weather, monitors oceanic and atmospheric conditions, charts the seas, conducts deep sea exploration, and manages fishing and protection of marine mammals and endangered species in the U.S. exclusive economic zone.
The National Oceanography Centre is an independent self-governing organisation - a charitable company limited by guarantee. The NOC is funded by UK Research and Innovation to work on National Capability programmes and manages on its behalf, the National Marine Equipment Pool - Europe’s largest fleet of autonomous and robotic vehicles, and two states of the art research ships RRS Discovery and RRS James Cook.
The National Shipbuilding Office (NSO) drives transformative change to empower a globally successful, innovative and sustainable shipbuilding enterprise that works for all parts of the UK. The NSO oversees all of the Government's interests in UK shipbuilding, supports growth in the sector, and works with industry to improve productivity and competitiveness.
NHHC, located at the Washington Navy Yard, is responsible for preserving, analysing, and disseminating U.S. naval history and heritage. It provides the knowledge foundation for the Navy by maintaining historically relevant resources and products that reflect the Navy's unique and enduring contributions through the nation's history and supports the fleet by assisting with and delivering professional research, analysis, and interpretive services.
Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) is the prime institution responsible for defence-related research in Norway. The Establishment is the chief adviser on defence-related science and technology to the Ministry of Defence and the Norwegian Armed Forces’ military organisation. FFI collaborates with national and international scientific institutions and industry.
Ocean Hyway Cluster is Norway's network for hydrogen-based solutions for the maritime sector. They work closely with the industry to exploit the commercial opportunities of new hydrogen technology solutions to make Norway a global leading maritime hydrogen player.
OceanMind is a UK-based non-profit organisation that powers marine enforcement and compliance to protect the ocean's ability to provide for human wellbeing. The work helps preserve marine biodiversity providing nature-based solutions to climate change, protecting livelihoods, and preventing slavery in the seafood industry.
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Upcoming maritime events in United Kingdom (UK)
Seatrade Maritime Salvage & Wreck 2024
- 11 - 12 Dec, 2024
- London, United Kingdom (UK)
London International Shipping Week 2025
- 15 - 19 Sep, 2025
- London, United Kingdom (UK)