Maritime/Shipping Industry Trade Associations

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organisation that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future, and serves as the principal platform for international cooperation, a centre of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology, resource and financial knowledge on renewable energy.

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.

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) creates borderless solidarity among transport workers in every corner of the globe. It supports 670 affiliate trade unions to passionately campaign for transport workers’ rights, equality, and justice, in 140 countries.

The International Union of Marine Insurance e.V. (IUMI) is a non-profit association established for the purpose of protecting, safeguarding, and advancing insurers'​ interests in marine and all types of transport insurance. It also provides an essential forum to discuss and exchange ideas, information, and statistics of common interest for marine underwriters and in exchange with other marine professionals.

INTERTANKO is committed to working for safe transport, cleaner seas, and free competition. INTERTANKO actively works on a wide range of operational, technical, legal, and commercial issues affecting tanker owners around the world. It draws on direct contact with its Members and stakeholders to identify, develop and disseminate information and best practice, essential to the tanker industry.

Headquartered in Limassol, Island Oil Ltd is the flagship of a group of companies mainly active in the marine and domestic fuels sector.

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.

JSTRA acts as a coordinator to promote tie-ups among the industries (shipbuilding and ship machinery industries and marine transport industry), academic communities (universities, research institutes and academic societies) and the administration (government and inspection organisations).

From sustainable seaweed production to combatting microplastic pollution to offshore wind power infrastructure, Katapult Ocean’s portfolio companies simultaneously represent the vanguard of impact ocean tech and the greatest opportunity for investment.

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.

Keypart are still trading and will do everything within our power to fulfil your orders. At the moment most of our suppliers and couriers are still operating but deliveries may take longer than usual whilst the crisis continues.

Kobelt is a Canadian-based manufacturing company, with over 50 years of experience developing and producing high quality products for the marine and industrial sectors. Kobelt has an extensive history of innovation and product development and works with a wide variety of regulatory and classification requirements around the world for system certifications and approvals. Click on the links below to learn more about Kobelt.

The KRVE is an organisation that focuses on the rendering of nautical services related to the mooring and unmooring of ships, the transport of maritime pilots and all other occurring activities related to maritime shipping.

The Korea Coast Guard is a South Korean law enforcement sub-agency responsible for maritime safety and control off the coast. The KCG is an independent and external branch of Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries.

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 Korean Register is a not-for-profit classification society founded in South Korea offering verification and certification services for ships and marine structures in terms of design, construction, and maintenance.

Liberia Maritime Authority's mission is to build a vibrant domestic maritime program that is financially self-sustaining, internationally compliant and effective in protecting the Maritime Domain.

The Liberian Registry is comprised of 5,600+ vessels aggregating over 242 million gross tonnes, representing 15% of the world’s ocean-going fleet. Liberia has earned international respect for its dedication to flagging the world’s safest and most secure vessels. The Liberian Registry is recognized at the top of every industry “white-list” including the International Maritime Organization and the major Port State Control authorities.

LINCOLN CRANKSHAFT & MACHINE LTD is a manufacturer of industrial crankshafts and rotor shafts, up to 34 tonnes (75,000 pounds) in weight, 2 metres (79 inches) diameter and 11 metres (36 feet) in length. An inspection and refurbishment service is also available. also supply raw, proof, or finish-machined open and closed-die forgings. A total (turnkey) service is provided. The headquarters are based in Lincoln, UK

London Fire Brigade is London's fire and rescue service-one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. London Fire Brigade is the busiest fire and rescue service in the country.

Insuring a diverse range of ship-owners and charterers, London P&I Club are one of the world’s leading Protection and Indemnity Associations, in order to provide P&I, FD&D and War Risks to cover to their international membership. From tailored solutions to flexible insurance packages – all of their work is directed at meeting their members’ specific needs.

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.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was established on 2 February 1996, with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore's strategic maritime interests. MPA is the driving force behind Singapore's port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion.

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 Industry Australia Limited (MIAL) formerly the Australian Shipowners Association (ASA) is a commercially astute and dynamic association that reflects our Member Company's requirements domestically and internationally. It represents the collective interests of maritime businesses, primarily those operating vessels or facilities from Australia.

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.

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