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.

NIWA issues licences for inland navigation, piers, jetties and dockyards; examine and survey inland watercraft and shipyard operators, grant permit and licenses for sand dredging, pipeline construction, dredging of slot and approve designs and construction of inland river crafts.

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.

NIMASA is committed to the enthronement of global best practices in the provision of maritime services in Nigeria. Its areas of focus include effective Maritime Safety Administration, Maritime Labour Regulation, Marine Pollution Prevention and Control, Search and Rescue, Cabotage enforcement, Shipping Development, and Ship Registration, Training and Certification of Seafarers, and Maritime Capacity Development.

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is a Federal Government Agency that governs and operates the Ports in Nigeria. Their operations are carried out under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Transportation. They also operate in collaboration with other Government Agencies.

Ningbo Zhoushan Port has a vast port region and long coastline, with a coastline stretching across 220 kilometers. It consists of 19 port areas, owns more than 200 large deepwater berths for vessels over 10,000 dwt., and more than 115 large and super-large deepwater berths for vessels over 50,000 dwt. Ningbo Zhoushan Port owns and operates most large and super-large deepwater berths in Mainland China.

The Norwegian Coastal Administration is a national agency for coastal management, maritime safety and preparedness against acute pollution. The Norwegian Coastal Administration works actively for efficient and safe sea transport by taking care of the transport industry's need for accessibility and efficient ports

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.

The Norwegian Maritime Authority has jurisdiction over ships registered in Norway and foreign ships arriving Norwegian ports. The authority is a government body subordinated to the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Environment. The NMA is also responsible for ensuring the legal protection of Norwegian-registered ships and registered rights in those ships.

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.

Ofgem is Britain’s independent energy regulator. Their role is to protect consumers now and in the future by working to deliver a greener, fairer energy system. They are a non-ministerial government department and an independent National Regulatory Authority.

The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative is a CEO-led initiative that aims to accelerate the industry response to climate change. OGCI member companies explicitly support the Paris Agreement and its aims. OGCI member companies explicitly support the Paris Agreement and its goals. As leaders in the industry, accounting for over 30% of global operated oil and gas, they aim to leverage their collective strength to achieve net zero emissions emissions.

One Sea has successfully supported the implementation of autonomous ship technology since 2016. The objective of One Sea is to enable the transition from traditional technologies and operations to more automated and optimised solutions in maritime transport.

Petroleum and Energy Trading Services Co. (PETSE) started its operation in the year 2007 at Al Khobar in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia. Since its formation, the company has grown steadily and focuses in providing solutions across various market segments including Oil & Gas and Information and Communication Technology industries.

The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) provides e-commerce solutions that facilitate the passage of goods through the ports of Valencia, Sagunto and Gandía, adding a clearly perceptible value for customers and port users. The Port Authority of Valencia has a series of tools intended to increase the competitiveness of port community companies.

The Port of Cromarty Firth’s main concern is for the safety and security of the people and vessels that visit the Firth. The Port’s objective is to sustainably develop, improve and safeguard Cromarty Firth for the benefit of all its diverse stakeholder groups, by utilising the natural deep sheltered waters of the Cromarty Firth and first-class modern facilities.

Port of Tyne is one of UK’s most innovative and efficient deep-sea ports handling cargoes across five continents. The diversity of cargoes they can handle ranges from cars to containers and bulk goods to renewable energy and offshore. They offer a unique end-to-end solution that truly is a one-stop shop ensuring the goods move safely, securely and efficiently wherever they need to be.

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.

Rotortug is a strong and robust expert in the maritime sector, strongly innovating the world of towing and shiphandling.. The Rotortug can be built at any yard with the preferred equipment, all selected by you. The Rotortug team will bring in the expertise of operating Rotortugs for over almost 25 years and will provide extensive training for the crew.

Shipping Lab is a community Do Tank with the aim to "maritimize" the Youth and learn to see the sea !

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.

Spanish Shipping Association (ANAVE) was founded in 1977, its origins coming from an earlier organisation, OFICEMA, established in 1952. ANAVE mission is coordinating and defending the interests of Spanish shipping companies. To fulfil this mission, among other activities, ANAVE maintains regular contacts with the Spanish national administration, the EU institutions and trade unions and actively participates in various global and associations.

Stiftelsen Det Norske Veritas is a free-standing, autonomous and independent foundation whose purpose is to safeguard life, property and the environment. This purpose is achieved through its ownership of companies – of which the most important is the DNV group, a classification, certification and technical assurance and advisory company.

The Swedish Transport Agency has the overall responsibility for commercial transport on roads in Sweden. The Swedish Transport Agency is working to achieve good accessibility, high quality, secure and environmentally aware rail, air, sea and road transport. They have overall responsibility for drawing up regulations and ensuring that authorities, companies, organisations and citizens abide by them.

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 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.

The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) is the global governing body for naval architecture and maritime engineering. They support individuals, companies and organisations who work in the design, construction and maintenance of marine vessels and structures.