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.
Associations & Professional Organizations
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.
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
SOCP
http://www.socp.org
SOCP’s overall objective is to improve the competitiveness, productivity, efficiency, safety, and environmentalresponsiveness of U.S. vessel operations.
IACS
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.
Maritime Schools
Pacific Maritime Institute
http://www.mates.org
The Pacific Maritime Institute is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive theoretical and practical training for seafarers.
Bluebeast Marine Fire Management
http://www.bluebeast.co.uk
Bluebeast has been specially developed to allow shipping companies, owners, and operators to evaluate, implement and maintain the required standards of emergency preparedness onboard their fleet of vessels.
IDESS
http://www.idess.com
IDESS is an independent organisation providing training services to the maritime and offshore industries.