Associations & Professional Organizations
IACS
http://www.iacs.org.uk
Dedicated to safe ships and clean seas, IACS makes a unique contribution to maritime safety and regulationthrough technical support, compliance verification and research and development.
ISF & ICS
http://www.marisec.org
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Shipping Federation (ISF) are the international trade association and employers' organisation for merchant ship operators
Nautical Institute
http://www.nautinst.org/
The Nautical Institute is the international professional body for qualified seafarers and others with an interest in nautical matters. It provides a wide range of services to enhance the professional standing and knowledge of members who are drawn from all sectors of the maritime world.
SOCP
http://www.socp.us/
SOCP’s overall objective is to improve the competitiveness, productivity, efficiency, safety, and environmentalresponsiveness of U.S. vessel operations.
Maritime Schools
Fremont Maritime
www.fremontmaritime.com/
Every year, we help thousands of professional mariners prepare for fire, flooding, abandon ship, and man overboard emergencies. Some of the world’s largest fishing, towing, cargo, and passenger companies trust us to train their officers and crew. We teach (and students practice) the skills which are essential to successful emergency response.
IDESS
http://www.idess.com
IDESS is an independent organisation providing training services to the maritime and offshore industries.
North Pacific Fishing Vessel Owner's Association (NPFVOA)
http://www.npfvoa.org/
The NPFVOA is a non-profit association totally dedicated to safety education and training for mariners. Developed in cooperation with the U.S. Coast Guard in 1985, NPFVOA remains the model safety program for commercial fishermen.
Pacific Maritime Institute
http://www.mates.org
The Pacific Maritime Institute is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive theoretical and practical training for seafarers.
Other
SeaSources
http://www.seasources.net/
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Regulatory Agencies
International Maritime Organization
http://www.imo.org
The main task of the IMO is to develop and maintain a comprehensive regulatory framework for the worldwide shipping industry which includes safety, environmental concerns, legal matters, technical co-operation, maritime security and the efficiency of shipping.
United States Coast Guard
http://www.uscg.mil
The United States Coast Guard is a military, multimission, maritime service within the Department of Homeland Security and one of the nation's five armed services. Its core roles are to protect the public, the environment, and U.S. economic and security interests in any maritime region in which those interests may be at risk, including international waters and America's coasts, ports, and inland waterways.