The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) is India’s premier R&D institution responsible for the country’s research activities in the polar and Southern Ocean realms. With a mission mandate that is quite challenging, the Centre is designated as the nodal organisation for the co-ordination and implementation of the Indian Antarctic Programme, including the maintenance of India’s permanent station in Antarctica.

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.

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 Shipowners’ Association is a trade and employment organization for Norwegian controlled companies within the shipping and offshore industry. The primary fields are national and international industry policies, employer issues, competence and recruitment, environmental issues and innovation in addition to safety at sea.

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.

OPRI is a think tank that conducts ocean policy research, makes policy recommendations, and disseminates information in order to comprehensively and systematically address the ocean challenges facing Japan and the world. As part of this work, OPRI conducts research on the sharing of ocean observation platforms and the spread of satellite communications to enhance marine security and maritime domain awareness.

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 Las Palmas is a public body which is accountable to Puertos del Estado (Ministry of Development), which manages five ports of general interest in the province of Las Palmas, Canary Islands: Puerto de La Luz and Puerto de Las Palmas, Arinaga and Salinetas (Gran Canaria); Puerto de Arrecife (Lanzarote) and Puerto de Puerto del Rosario (Fuerteventura).

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.

Reef Renewal Foundation International recognises that for small restoration projects in their infancy, the marketing, fundraising and engagement programs can seem difficult to juggle when the fieldwork is the most important part. RRFI has built an integrative training approach that can be tailored to each location and project, to provide the support exactly where it is needed.

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.

Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) is a multi-disciplinary university that encompasses such areas as engineering, management, economics, law, liberal arts, and science, with special emphasis on shipping, logistics and ocean. Chinese maritime education originated at Shanghai and grew out of the Shipping Section of Shanghai Industrial College founded in 1909 (towards the end of the Qing Dynasty).

Shenzhen Logistics and Supply Chain Management Association is a renowned logistics, transport and trade expo events organiser. The organisation also hosts the globally known China (Shenzhen) International Logistics and Transportation Fair (CILF) for logistics service, SCM, E-commerce, port and shipping, transport, IT solutions, mobility, air cargo, material handling and beyond.

The Shipowners Association of Nigeria, comprises of ship-owning companies with proven track records of activities in the industry recognized by Upstream and Downstream Sectors of the Shipping industry.

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.