Maritime and Nautical Organizations

• Maritime Unions
• Shipowners

• BIMCO  - Private shipping organization offering practical services to shipowners, managers, brokers, agents, operators, associations, and other entities connected with the international shipping industry.
• British Columbia Supercargoes' Association  - Organization of independent cargo supervision and planning consultants. Site provides information on members and contacts.
• Connecticut Maritime Association  - Nonprofit group established to represent every aspect of shipping and international trade. Homepage contains news, announcements, contacts, and information on membership and officers.
• International Maritime Organization (IMO)  - United Kingdom based organization operating as a specialized agency of the United Nations. Develops and maintains a comprehensive regulatory framework for shipping.
• Merchant Navy Association  - Association's official site provides information on history, branches, research, committee, and events. With a photo gallery.
• Pacific Maritime Association  - Alliance of cargo carriers, terminal operators, and stevedores that operate at West Coast ports. Negotiates and administers maritime labor agreements with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union.
• Society of Maritime Arbitrators, Inc.  - Professional nonprofit organization dedicated to educating members of the maritime industry and the general public about procedures for alternate dispute resolution (ADR), substantive maritime laws, and the use of ADR in resolving disputes in the maritime industry.