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The function of the Bahamas Maritime Authority is to register vessels, enforce ship safety requirements and constantly monitor and improve standards. They also represent The Bahamas at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and other international bodies such as the European Commission and the US Coast Guard.

The Copernicus Marine Service is the marine component of the Copernicus Programme of the European Union. It provides free, regular and systematic authoritative information on the state of the Blue (physical), White (sea ice) and Green (biogeochemical) ocean, on a global and regional scale.

Council of Marine Carriers is a maritime association representing tug and barge operators on Canada's west coast.

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is focused on the energy portfolio from the former Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), in the United Kingdom (UK) government.

Department for Transport (DfT) works with other agencies and partners to support the transport network that helps the UK’s businesses and gets people and goods travelling around the country. They plan and invest in transport infrastructure to keep the United Kingdom (UK) on the move.

The formation of an ASEAN shipping organisation was mooted by the ASEAN Permanent Committee on Shipping. The ASEAN shipowners who attended the meeting were strongly motivated by a common desire for closer cooperation to increase the role of ASEAN shipping in the carriage of the region’s cargoes as well as contribute to the development of intra-ASEAN trade.

The Global Maritime Forum is an international not-for-profit organisation committed to shaping the future of global seaborne trade to increase sustainable long-term economic development and human wellbeing.

The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC) is the United Nations body responsible for supporting global ocean science and services. The IOC enables its 150 Member States to work together to protect the health of their shared ocean by coordinating programs in areas such as ocean observations, tsunami warnings and marine spatial planning.

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.

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).

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.

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 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.

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.

Though traditionally designed to handle general cargo, over the years, the Mumbai Port Trust has adapted to changing shipping trends and cargo packaging from break bulk to unitization / palletisation and containerization. With the development of other ports, it caters to 8.61 percent of the country’s sea-borne trade handled by Major Ports of the country in terms of volume.

The Namibian Ports Authority (also referred to as ‘Namport’ or the ‘Authority’) was established by the Namibian Ports Authority Act, No. 2 of 1994. It is recognised as a public enterprise in terms of the Public Enterprises Governance Act, No. 1 of 2019. Namport aims to provide excellent port services to all seaborne trade, creating sustainable value for all their stakeholders.

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 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.

Reef Restoration Foundation is a social enterprise that is establishing a series of ocean-based coral nurseries using a proven method, which is a part of the solution for a healthy Great Barrier Reef.

Réseau de Transport d’Electricité (RTE) is the operator of the French Electricity Transmission Network, the largest in Europe, as well as the EcoWatt system, the electricity weather forecast for responsible consumption. Electricity circulates 24 hours a day on their high and very high voltage lines, which stimulates the economy of the regions and guarantees everyone a reliable and environmentally friendly power supply.

State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom or ROSATOM is one the global technological pioneers. It is a multi-industry holding comprising assets in power engineering, machine engineering, and construction, among others.

The primary objective of the SAFE Association is to stimulate research and development in the fields of safety and survival, and to disseminate pertinent information to concerned individuals in government and industry. In addition, the objective is to establish and maintain a meaningful relationship between the SAFE Association and the scientific communities related to safety and survival.

SMOU plays a pivotal role in promoting good industrial relations between members and their employers, improving the wages and working conditions of members in the maritime industry through collective bargaining agreements with shipping companies which employ them.

SINTEF is one of Europe’s largest independent research organisations. Every year they carry out several thousand projects for customers, both large and small in size. SINTEF is an independent foundation and has conducted contract research and development projects for the private and public sectors since 1950.

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is an Executive Agency of the UK's Ministry of Defence (MOD). They were established in April 2018 to manage the procurement, in-service support and disposal of UK nuclear submarines, which are some of the most complex equipment in the world. They deliver capabilities to the Royal Navy that are essential to the Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD), which is the cornerstone of our national security.

The Carbon Trust's mission is to accelerate the move to a decarbonised future. Climate pioneers for more than 20 years, they partner with major businesses, governments and financial institutions to accelerate their route to Net Zero.

The Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) represents U.S.-based companies that either own, operate or charter oceangoing tank, container, or dry bulk vessels engaged in both the domestic and international trades and companies that maintain a commercial interest in the operation of such oceangoing vessels.

The Maritime Battery Forum was established in April 2014 by 30 forward-looking companies, research institutions and governmental organisations. The forum is a meeting place, for exchange of knowledge based on experiences from the usage of batteries within the shipping, oil and offshore industries.

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