Maritime/Shipping Industry Trade Associations

Alinnza has been stablished in 2015 by professionals of International Trade offering freight forwarding services. Since then, the company has achieved a remarkable and continue growth that outlined a successful organizational profile laying the foundations for the company’s high standing and the recognitions of quality of its services as well value attributed.

The Association of Sail Training Organisations (ASTO) is the umbrella body for Sail Training in the UK. It exists to promote the benefits of Sail Training and to support the UK Sail Training sector. Sail Training doesn't just mean 'learning to sail'. Instead, Sail Training is the experience of sailing a vessel as part of a team on a residential offshore voyage.

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 Blue Visby Solution is a neutral, independent, and collaborative platform. comprised an algorithm, an operational system, a sharing mechanism, and a contractual architecture. The Blue Visby Solution combines technology with two of the maritime industry’s most remarkable and enduring features: the inter-connectedness of stakeholders through agreements they freely enter into under English law, and long-standing traditions of collaboration.

The British Marine Electrical & Electronics Association is a trade organisation that represents installers and manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment such as radars, GPS receivers, radios, navigation aids, and battery chargers specifically for marine use. The BMEEA is a group association of the British Marine Federation (BMF).

The British Ports Association represents the interests of UK ports to the various tiers of national and devolved governments in the UK and internationally.

British Tugowners Association represents the interests of port towage operators from large corporates to smaller privately-owned companies in addition to several Port and Council Authorities. BTA members’ tug fleets cover ports handling 90% of Britain’s sea-borne trade, including all ports.

Cattewater Harbour Commissioners exist by Act of Parliament as the navigation and conservancy authority for the Cattewater Harbour, as well as civil pilotage authority for the Port of Plymouth. They are required to maintain and order safe navigation for all manner of craft, which might present themselves to the harbour, by surveying and dredging the channels, maintaining navigation marks and lights, providing pilotage services.

Cattewater Harbour Commissioners exist by Act of Parliament as the navigation and conservancy authority for the Cattewater Harbour, as well as the civil pilotage authority for the Port of Plymouth. In broad terms, it is required to maintain and order safe navigation for all manner of craft that might present themselves to the harbour by surveying and dredging the channels, maintaining navigation marks and lights, and providing pilotage services.

Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) is one of the UK's leading economics consultancies. They use economics and econometrics, surveys, qualitative research, expert interviews, modelling and scenario planning to help clients understand their environment, forecast changes in it, build robust strategies and persuade others.

CLIA UK & Ireland are leaders and innovators in responsible tourism and offer the best way for travellers to experience the world. They are the leading cruise training body in Europe, delivering award-winning training, seminars and events to the UK and European travel trade.

The CO Research Trust (formerly the Gas Safety Trust) is a registered charity, established in 2005. The objective is to reduce the incidents of death and serious injury from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.

The Company of Watermen and Lightermen of the River Thames (The Company) is a working guild formed by several Acts of Parliament in the 14th Century to regulate commercial activities on the tidal Thames. Parliament transferred many of the Company’s regulatory powers to the Port of London Authority (PLA) when the latter was formed in 1908.

Container Owners Association (COA) is the international organisation representing the common interests of owners of freight containers. The principle aims of the COA are to promote common standards and safe use of containers. The COA was established to bring like-minded businesses in the container industry together to be part of a global association.

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.

Discovery Shipyard build the finest blue water cruising yachts. The Discovery Brand encompasses Discovery Yachts, Southerly Yachts, Revelation Yachts and Bluewater Catamarans. Since 1998 our marques have endeavored to create the highest quality blue water cruising yachts, designed to sail owners and crew around the World in superior comfort and safety.

GreenSeas Trust is a marine conservation charity. Since 2003 they have been stopping plastics entering the seas. They tackle the core problem of marine litter - human behaviour. One of the flagship project's is the BinForGreenSeas. While it is a practical bin for recycling plastics, its main purpose is to VISUALLY EDUCATE.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has mandated that cyber security be an integral part of onboard safety management systems and must be audited. This change in legislation has given rise to a new maritime cybersecurity industry that has proven to be wildly variable in its approach to assessing systems and interpreting the standards.

At Innovate UK KTN their mission is to connect ideas, people, and communities to respond to these challenges and drive positive change through innovation.

Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers is the royal charter professional body for all members of the commercial shipping industry worldwide. The Institute is the professional body for all members of the commercial shipping industry worldwide. Founded in 1911, the Institute was awarded a Royal Charter in 1920.

International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) represents the interests of quality dry cargo shipowners. INTERCARGO provides the forum where dry bulk shipowners, managers and operators are informed about, discuss and share concerns on key topics and regulatory challenges, especially in relation to safety, the environment and operational excellence.

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.

International Foundation for Aids to Navigation (IFAN) is an international association that promotes safety at sea and aids to navigation through the world's busiest chokepoints and shipping routes.

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.

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.

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.

International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) is the world’s pioneering provider of professional indemnity insurance to transport professionals across the globe. As a mutual insurer, it has over 90 years of experience providing cover to companies in the marine, naval architecture, aviation, offshore and hydrographic industries. With 3,490 members in over 110 countries and a worldwide network of correspondents.

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