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ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 140,000 people. To the shipping industry, ABB offers an extensive portfolio of integrated marine systems and solutions that improve the flexibility, reliability and energy efficiency of vessels. By coupling power, automation and advisory, proven fuel-efficient technologies and services that ensure maximum vessel uptime, ABB is in a unique position to improve the profitability of customers' business throughout the entire lifecycle of a fleet.

Over 30 years of experience in fuel treatments for improving efficiency, performance and sustainability in the marine industry.

Founded in Montreal, Canada, in 1981, Aderco develops, manufactures and distributes specialised fuel treatments, including fuel conditioners, lubricity improvers and microbial control additives for the marine industry. Aderco’s fuel conditioners are 100% organic and solvent-free, setting the benchmark for sustainability in fuel treatment solutions.

Besides improving efficiency and saving costs, combining effective and reliable products with dedicated and proactive customer service has earned Aderco a sterling reputation as problem-solvers when it comes to meeting the challenges related to residual and distillate fuels.

Aderco International SA is headquartered in Nyon, Switzerland, and also has an operational office in Brussels, Belgium, dedicated to serving our marine customers worldwide. With over 30 stock points and offices across the globe, Aderco’s logistics ensure quick and effective response. In addition, we work through a network of local agents covering over 50 countries worldwide to provide outstanding technical, sales and customer support.

Malaysian Maritime Academy (ALAM) is a well developed 30 hectares campus at pristine Kuala Sg. Baru, Melaka overlooking the busy Straits of Melaka. ALAM was established in 1977 as the Maritime Training Centre (MTC) and now fully owned by PETRONAS’s shipping subsidiary, MISC Berhad. ALAM also has a branch campus in Batu Rakit, Terengganu offering marine engineering courses.

ALAM offers a complete range of maritime related courses and to date, more than 125 different types of maritime courses are offered.

ALAM has established formal links alliances with many leading maritime education and training institutions in Sweden, Australia, Norway, The Netherlands, Singapore, United Kingdom and the United States of America.

We are a professional association of marine engineers composed of about 300 members, including active staff, students and retirees. We are a non-profit organization that is financed basically with the fees of its members and that works for the recognition of the profession in Spain.

ATLANTIC & PENINSULA AUSTRALIA (A&P) SPECIALISES IN MARINE PLATFORM THROUGH-LIFE AND IN SERVICE SUPPORT AS WELL AS PLANNING, MANAGING AND SUPERVISING SHIP REPAIR AND ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES AND THE FACILITATION OF SHIP’S COMPANY TRAINING.

Founded on A&P Group’s wealth of specialist marine and engineering knowledge, we provide In-service Sustainment and Support (ISS) services directly to the Australian Department of Defence for HMAS Choules. The first ISS contract of its kind, we provide stream lined decision-making and governance support to the Royal Australian Navy and CASG.

Our broad technical and maritime expertise is at the heart of this contract and is key to supporting a wide range of customers across the marine, commercial, industrial, defence and offshore industries. This breadth of expertise supports the team’s highly technical and outcome-focused approach and its commitment to delivering ship repair and engineering projects on time and to budget.

The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) is the government agency responsible for ships registered in The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. With a head office in the Bahamas, it has a network of regional offices worldwide in London, Piraeus, Hong Kong, Tokyo and New York, with a fleet of over 1,500 ships consisting of some 64m gross tonnage.

The Bahamas is a non-targeted flag from a Port State Control perspective, this being reflected in The Bahamas being on the white list of all Port State Control regions, “low risk” status in Paris MoU and Tokyo MoU and being a United States Coast Guard QUALSHIP 21 flag. The BMA also represents The Bahamas at the IMO, ILO and other bodies. The Bahamas is the leading flag state for passenger cruise ships and floating production, storage and offloading units (FPSOs) and is one of the largest registries for LNG carriers.

BMT provides independent technical expertise and consultancy. We offer design solutions, asset management, programme delivery and technology services to customers in the defence, security, transport, energy and infrastructure markets. Our team tackle the most complex engineering and programme challenges, blending capabilities from the entire spectrum of engineering disciplines to deliver enduring and value-adding benefits. We can adopt agile practices to rapidly tailor solutions to meet customers’ needs.

From working with the Metropolitan Police on business transformation and designing the Queen Elizabeth Class carrier, to maintaining the Royal Navy’s in-service nuclear submarines — whatever the project, we help our customers to engineer the right outcomes, optimise their assets, improve performance and increase efficiency. With over thirty years of industry experience, and a long-term commitment to research and innovation, we solve the problems of today and shape the ideas of tomorrow. If you are seeking clarity from complexity, we are here to help.

Undergraduate Course of Marine Science and Technology is one major administered under the Faculty of Fishery and Marine Science, Bogor Agricultural University. We have been accredited by IMarEST since 2013, for cohort intake 2010 until 2017.

BP Shipping provides safe, efficient, environmentally responsible marine and shipping solutions in support of BP Group strategies. In BP Shipping, we manage BP Group hydrocarbon transportation activities safely, efficiently and responsibly in accordance with regulatory requirements and through the application of the OMS framework. We also support BP Group activities with marine expertise and advice.

Bumi Armada Berhad is a Malaysia-based international offshore energy facilities and services provider with a presence in over 15 countries spread across 5 continents, underpinned by its access to over 1,500 people from over 30 nationalities.

Bumi Armada provides offshore services via three strategic business units – Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Operations, Floating Gas Services (FGS) and Offshore Marine Services (OMS). These are complemented by three support units which are FPSO Sales, Technology and Development (“T&D”) and Projects.

Bumi Armada is the fifth largest FPSO player in the world and an established offshore marine operator across Asia, Africa and Latin America.

The Bureau Veritas Group is the largest classification and certification society worldwide, with over 58,000 employees and over 400,000 customers in many different industries across the world.

In the maritime field, its missions consist of:

- Classification of ships and offshore units
- Certification and issuance of statutory certificates on behalf of more 130 Government and Flag authorities
- Technical assistance services and consulting
- Training services in the marine technical and regulatory field

BV has a consistent network of 2,000 high qualified marine surveyors, specialised in the implementation of safety, security, protection of environment rules and standards, operating in 180 survey stations located in 90 countries.

The Centro Studi e Ricerca Ambiente Marino CE.S.R.A.M. is a non-profit association founded in November 2010 in Calabria (Italy) from the passion for the sea and nature that binds its founding members. Most of the members are biologists and naturalists who have understood, in the course of their studies and their work experiences, that the environment does not need people who "simply work" but people who "work with passion and love" so that its wonders are not lost forever - this is how CE.S.R.A.M. was born. It pursues goals of social utility in the field of protection and enhancement of nature in general and of the marine environment in particular, with the aim of promoting research and scientific dissemination.

Chelsea Technologies Ltd specialises in the design and manufacture of sensor based systems for the oceanographic, environmental, defence, maritime, life science and industrial markets. Within the Marine Science market, Chelsea Technologies Ltd LTD are global leaders in optical systems applied to primary productivity studies, with Fast Repetition Fluorometer (FRRF) systems sold globally to many of the major oceanographic institutes in the world. Chelsea Technologies Ltd also supply a range of acoustic transducers for inclusion in many sonar systems with a full range of hydrophones, projectors and communication transducers.

Within the Maritime market, Chelsea Technologies Ltd provide a number of systems addressing key requirements based on recent IMO regulations which include Exhaust Gas Scrubbing System Monitors (Sea Sentry) and Ballast Water Monitors (Fast Ballast). Chelsea Technologies Ltd’s Sea Sentry has the capability to accurately measure the required parameters of water in scrubbers. Chelsea Technologies Ltd’s Fast Ballast system which is used by Port State Control Authorities, Ship operators, Analytical laboratories and Ballast Water Treatment System manufacturers.

Chelsea Technologies Ltd offer a range of robust high performance sensor solutions to the environmental monitoring & water utility sectors, providing both individual sensors and complete systems to measure the following parameters: Algae, Dye tracing, CDOM, Bacteria, BOD, Hydrocarbons & Turbidity.

Chelsea Technologies Ltd offer sensors optimised for monitoring crude and refined oil. Applications include reporting of hydrocarbon monitoring in ports & coastal areas, within natural water systems, pollution surveillance, point source pollution tracking. Systems are also available for detection of leaks in pipelines & subsea installations and for subsea control line leak detection.

Founded in 1986, Clyde Marine Training has grown to be the largest maritime training provider in the UK recruiting approximately 50% of the annual Trainee Officer intake for the British Merchant Navy today.

At Clyde Marine Training we currently have contracts with over 50 shipping companies to interview and select well motivated young people on their behalf and oversee their progress during their training. We have approximately 900 trainees within the system, undergoing training in colleges and universities around the UK.

Welcome to Sri Lanka's largest private Higher Education organization, situated in the picturesque suburbs of Malabe in close proximity to Sri Jayawardanapura, the administrative capital of Sri Lanka.

CINEC Maritime Campus is established on a firm foundation based on four internationally accredited Quality Management Systems: ISO 9001: 2008 Quality Management System Standard, ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System Standard, OHSAS 18001:2007 Occupational Health & Safety Management System Standard and DNV Standard for certification of Maritime Academies No. 3.401; which ensure that our students are served with a sense of professionalism and care.

This is fully exemplified by our 14000 student base that annually follows a range of over 175 educational and training programmes.

With 108,000+ seafarer members, Crewtoo is the largest online social network exclusively for mariners. The Crewtoo community pages provide seafarers with a way to share comments, opinions, photos, and more about the experience of working at sea today.

Crewtoo also provides maritime industry professionals with a unique platform to promote their crew-specific jobs, events, training courses and services directly to crew.

Dahra Global Technologies and Consultancy Services WLL, based at Doha, Qatar is a key player in Qatar in the fields of Defence and Homeland Security. We are a proven local partner and trusted supplier.

The Company offers Total Defence solutions to customers through its three verticals, namely Training & Simulation, Equipment & Maintenance and Systems & Solutions.

The company supports key projects through local knowledge, proven logistic support, close liaison with local governmental agencies and technical assistance by well trained and qualified Team. The USP lies in the domain knowledge of the highly experienced ex defence officers who form the core lead teams in all the three verticals.

The Company adheres to the highest level of quality standards. It is certifed under ISO 9001 Quality Management System and ISO 29990 Learning Services in Non Formal Education and Training.

Dahra Global’s basic approach is to go beyond expectations, change the face of after sales support and serve our customers with integrity and transparency. Dahra Global stands out today, for its innovative solutions and distinct adherence to quality standards.

Dalian Maritime University (DMU) is the key maritime institution under the Ministry of Transport, People’s Republic of China. DMU is one of the key universities in the national “Project 211” and first-class disciplines.

The Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Education, China’s State Oceanic Administration, Peoples’ Government of Liaoning Province and Dalian Municipal Government agree to make joint effort in the development of the University.

The University is regarded as “the Cradle of Navigators” and is a famous higher maritime institution in China. DMU enjoys a high reputation internationally as an excellent center of maritime education and training as recognized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

The Danish Geodata Agency (Geodatastyrelsen) is the maritime authority for Denmark, Greenland and Faroe Island. It is responsible for the surveying and charting of these waters for commercial, leisure and naval navigation. This includes the responsibility for sales and distribution of marine data and products for Denmark and Greenland.

Datum Electronics is a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of marine shaft power and torsion meters, specifically designed to monitor engine performance, improve propulsion performance and reduce fuel consumption. Having decades of shaft power measurement experience and an extensive network of partners, Datum Electronics have delivered over 500 installations worldwide, including being the sole approved supplier of shaft power meter systems for Oldendorff Carriers GmbH.

The Datum Electronics Shaft Power Meters are fully modular and maintenance free, and provide ongoing power monitoring data on ships, by measuring torque, power, RPM and thrust in real time. Unlike other shaft power meters, it can be installed in places with a limited space, including propulsion shafts, thrusters, auxiliary generators, controllable pitch propellers, dredge pumps and diesel generators.

The torsionmeter system can be used on shafts of 150 -1,100 mm diameter, with rotational speeds of 900 rpm. Having RS485, USB, Modbus, Ethernet, RS232 and analogue (0-10V/4-20mA) outputs, The Datum Electronics torque meter is simple to integrate, with various existing ship performance monitoring systems.

Our systems are successfully used to evaluate and improve:

• Engine Performance
• Operational Efficiency
• Ship Condition Monitoring
• Propulsion
• Propeller Condition
• Hull Condition

Our naval shaft power meter has been through rigorous MOD Def Stan and MIL Spec testing programmes, including shock, vibration and EMC. The system is NATO codified and successfully deployed by the Royal Navy, and other Navies around the world.

Headquartered in Singapore, we have been providing specialised engineering and design services for more than 80 projects for FPSO’s, FSO’s and floating windmills since 2008.

Specialised in Hydrodynamics, Mooring, SURF, Naval Architecture and Marine Systems Design for FSOs, FPSOs, Semi-Subs and floating windmills. We also provide all the analysis, engineering, project management and personnel for the offshore installation of FPSO’s, FSO’s, tankers, and floating structures. We work with world’s major energy companies as well as FPSO and vessel owners.

Based on our expertise and experience, we provide feasibility studies, FEED studies, detailed design, conversion support and consultancy for the projects.
We also provide fabrication services for specific mooring, SURF equipment and vessel integrational structures, chain stoppers, riser porches etc.

Do contact us with your enquiry and we’ll be please to comply and support you with your project requirements.

ECHA Microbiology has been solving microbiological problems in industry for almost 30 years. Founded by its current Chairman, Ted Hill (editor of the unique IMarEST book ‘Microbes in the Marine Industry’), ECHA has evolved from a start-up R&D based consultancy to the globally operating organisation that it is today.

Specialising in the detection and investigation of microbial growth in middle distillate fuels, ECHA offers a crucial service to the Marine Industry. Common industry issues such as tank corrosion and machinery malfunctions are often related to some form of microbial growth in fuel, and it is this microbial activity that ECHA can efficiently detect; predominantly through its range of fuel and water test kits.

Furthermore, ECHA is extremely well placed to advise on appropriate remedies for varying levels of contamination in fuel, and as part of its effort to serve the industry with solution options to the common problem of microbial contamination, ECHA is also an authorised distributor of a globally approved Biocide.

Product capabilities aside, ECHA also operates its own independent laboratory, where it conducts a number of sample assessments in addition to its continuous R&D efforts. This facility allows the company to offer the comprehensive analysis service that so many of its clients have utilised for many years, in addition to maintaining its presence at the forefront of new developments within the industry.

ECHA is proud to serve a wide range of ship owners, large vessel and offshore operators, and is dedicated to fuel quality maintenance within the Marine Sector.

Ecochlor holds a unique position in the shipping industry as the only company utilizing chlorine dioxide (ClO2) treatment technology for ballast water because it is patented by Ecochlor. The ballast water treatment system (BWTS) uses a two-step process to treat ballast water – filtration followed by disinfection with the well-known biocide, chlorine dioxide.

The system’s effectiveness is not impaired by variations in salinity, temperature, turbidity, organics, and vibration. The rugged, scalable, modular system offers flexibility in installation with design options for hazardous area installations. The automated system is crew-friendly, easy to operate and is highly energy efficient. Furthermore, the small size, low power, and low maintenance characteristics of the Ecochlor system make it ideally suited for installation on the world’s largest ships.

Ecochlor® BWTS has completed testing for USCG Type Approval and expects to submit an application in Q1 2017.

Founded in 1969, Elcome International LLC is based in Dubai, UAE and is one of the world’s leading marine technologies, system integration and service companies. Elcome designs, supplies and services innovative maritime solutions for the merchant marine, defense, navy, shipyard, oil/gas and yacht sectors through its worldwide network of over 22 sales and service centers in 11 countries.

The Elcome Group employs a workforce of over 500 people, 40 percent of which are factory-trained engineers and technicians. Areas of specialization include navigation, communication, automation, satellite airtime and services, nautical charts & publications, safety, electricals, training, calibration, shipboard service, and lifecycle extension support.

Encounter Edu is an education agency innovating STEM and Global Citizenship programs which integrate virtual exchange, live expedition broadcasts and virtual reality. We believe that providing children with immersive experiences inspire curiosity for the world and issues around them. Learning is underpinned by an online library of teacher standard aligned resources and training. Combined, these provide children with the experience and knowledge to develop as critical thinkers.

ERMA FIRST designs and manufactures innovative Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS) in compliance with the latest legislation.

ERMA FIRST BWTS FIT holds USCG Type Approval and AMS Acceptance letter, final approval by IMO and type approval by LR. The system is an advanced modular solution suitable for newbuilds as well as for retrofits of all types and sizes of vessels. Nowadays, ERMA FIRST has a prestigious reference list comprised of ship- owners and shipyards worldwide.

ERMA FIRST BWTS FIT is an advanced modular system developed to exceed all special installation requirements. Covering an extensive capacity range of 50-3740 m3/hr, the system is suitable for all types and sizes of vessels. The major components of the system are an automatic back-flushing filter and an electrolytic cell of outstanding performance under the most demanding conditions. Using an active substance produced by the method of electrolysis, the re-growth of microorganisms is eliminated.

Flowwater Technologies is a company specializing in highly efficient and innovative Ballast Water Treatment.

Friend of the Sea is an international certification program which aims to preserve the seas and oceans. Friend of the Sea certifies products and services which respects and protects the marine environment. The certification awards sustainable practices in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Fishmeal and Omega 3 Fish Oil. Friend of the Sea also promotes projects related to restaurants, sustainable shipping, dolphin and whale watching, beaches and others. Friend of the Sea also promotes conservation projects for protection of the oceans.

The General Lighthouse Authorities of the United Kingdom and Ireland (GLAs) comprise: Trinity House; Northern Lighthouse Board; Irish Lights.

The Research and Radionavigation Directorate (R&RNAV) undertakes research and development of physical and radio marine aids to navigation (AtoNs), support systems and their integration to support the GLAs' mission "to deliver a reliable, efficient and cost-effective Aids to Navigation service for the benefit and safety of all mariners".

Gibbs & Cox is an independent engineering and design firm specialising in naval architecture, marine engineering, management support, and engineering consulting. The firm is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia with offices in New York City, New Orleans,LA, Newport News, VA, Chesapeake, VA, Philadelphia, PA, and Manuka, ACT, Australia.

Gibbs & Cox is the largest independent and privately-owned Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Firm in the United States, and has been serving government, commercial, and recreational markets worldwide since 1929. Our quality system is certified to ISO 9001:2015 for design, engineering, program management, and administrative services.

Green’s is a world leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke waste heat recovery systems that often include our patented fuel economisers, which we first manufactured in 1845. We combine innovation and engineering expertise to help companies around the world reduce emissions, improve efficiency and save money. Today, from manufacturing, design and support sites in Wakefield in the UK, we are recognised for our superlative products and collaborative approach. From the largest cruise ships and tankers to individual superyachts we provide tailored solutions to meet operators’ waste heat recovery system requirements. We also offer comprehensive maintenance services for virtually all makes of boilers. From proactive inspections and surveys to reactive repairs and spares supply, we have a reputation for providing fast and reliable aftermarket support services so that our customers’ systems keep working as efficiently as possible for their entire lifetime.

Hyde Marine, Inc. is a world leader in ballast water treatment systems designed to control the spread of non-indigenous aquatic organisms. Owners and operators committed to operating their vessels in a responsible, sustainable, and economical way rely on the Hyde GUARDIAN GoldTM Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) to provide an IMO type approved solution to maximize their ship's environmental compliance. The Hyde GUARDIAN Gold system is suitable for a broad range of treatment requirements based on our many years of experience and can be retrofitted in-situ to existing vessels with no downtime. Hyde Marine is a pioneer in early ballast water research and continues its position as a technology leader and an integral part of Calgon Carbon UV Technologies.

Hydrex was established in 1974 in Antwerp by Boud Van Rompay. Since then it has steadily grown into a company the shipping and offshore industry can depend upon whenever there are tough and difficult jobs to do as well as for regular, routine maintenance and repairs. Hydrex has built a reputation as the leading underwater repair and replacement specialist in the world. Providing a service that is both versatile and effective, the company has gained a standing as the most innovative and reliable company of its kind.

Hydrex offers turnkey underwater repair solutions to ship owners wherever and whenever they are needed. Our large and multidisciplinary team will help you find the best solution for any problem encountered with your ship below the water line. We will immediately mobilize our diver/technicians to any location around the globe to carry out necessary repair work without the need to dry-dock.

Besides underwater repair we also have Ecospeed. This is an environmentally safe underwater ship hull coating system which provides the vessel with long-term protection and dramatically improves the ship's performance. It consists of a unique, entirely original and thoroughly proven system that combines the advantages of an easy-to-apply, superior hard coating, a surface treatment for hydrodynamic optimization and a long term underwater maintenance service system.

Intertek ShipCare is the shipping community’s gateway to Intertek’s global network of state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and industry-leading technical expertise.

For more than 130 years, companies around the world have depended on Intertek to ensure the quality and safety of their products, processes and systems. Intertek ShipCare is the shipping community’s gateway to Intertek’s global network of state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and industry-leading technical expertise. Intertek’s expertise and resources can help avoid and minimise delays, repairs, losses and other risks to your shipping business and operations.

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 40,000 people in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers’ operations and supply chains.

Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M), headquartered in Singapore, is a global leader in offshore rig design, construction and repair, ship repair and conversion, and specialised shipbuilding. Its Near Market, Near Customer strategy is bolstered by a global network of 20 yards in the Asia Pacific, Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, the Caspian Sea, Middle East and the North Sea regions. Integrating the experience and expertise of its yards worldwide, Keppel O&M aims to be the provider of choice and partner for solutions for the offshore and marine industry.

Being geographically located in an arid region and surrounded by two of the most economically significant water bodies (the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf), the kingdom of Saudi Arabia realized the importance of these water bodies as secured sources of water, food and energy. To ensure the sustainability of these natural resources and to mitigate negative impacts that could be associated with the rapid coastal developments, it was essential for the kingdom to have a national academic and research establishment that is specialized in marine sciences. Therefore, after going through a departmental stage (1987-1981) and an institutional stage (1981-1984), the Faculty of Marine Sciences has been established at King Abdulaziz University in 1984. Since then, this faculty has been the only Saudi academic establishment that offers B.Sc. programs in the four marine science disciplines.

Taking this into consideration and for academic quality assurance purposes, the faculty had these four B.Sc. programs academically accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) in 2014. In addition to the B.Sc. programs, the faculty also offers post-graduate programs (i.e. M.Sc. and Ph.D.) in the four marine science disciplines. Research wise, the faculty members have conducted outstanding research independently and in collaboration with local, regional and international research centers, institutions and organizations. The faculty has an advisory committee, including members representing the most relevant governmental and private establishments, to verify that the faculty’s learning and research outcomes are in agreement with the actual requirements of these and other establishments. Additionally, the faculty is going through the process of establishing the “Saudi Society for Marine Sciences” to provide related vocational and community services. Among the faculty vast resources are the R/V Al Azizi and the R/B Ulom Al Behar, that have been equipped with the most advanced navigational, scientific and hydrographic equipment.

For over 85 years our experts have developed speciality lubricants whether for extreme demands, sophisticated materials, or optimum performance. We’re more than just a manufacturer of speciality lubricants; we are dedicated to helping our customers become more efficient, more effective, and ultimately more competitive in today’s global markets.

In the Marine industry our Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (inc US VGP approvals) for ships, offshore rigs and other marine applications such as wind and tidal turbines offer high-level protection with low environmental impact and have been designed to withstand the harshest conditions: arctic cold, tropical storms and seawater to significantly extend maintenance intervals and the service life of components.

For the extended lifetime of your machines and equipment, increased efficiency of your processes, and optimum performance of your applications – Klüber Lubrication is your global specialist.

Research centre for marine hydrodymics located in Surabaya, Indonesia. The main tasks are testing and numerical analisys of ship powering, ship manoevering, seakeeping of ships, offshore structures and other floating structures.

The Laboratory is equipped with Towing Tank, Manoevering Ocean basin, Cavitation Tunnel, Mechanical and Propeller Model Workshop, Ship Model Workshop and Instrumentation Division.

Lloyd’s Register is an independent risk management organisation that works to improve its clients’ quality, safety, environmental and business performance throughout the world. Our expertise and activities cover shipping, railways, other land-based industries, and oil and gas. We operate in over 100 countries and employ 5,500 people.

MAATS specialises in design of turnkey cable, umbilical and flex lay systems and acts as the main contractor for design, build and installation of full deck lay solutions.

With experienced teams focusing on design engineering, project management, naval architecture, Finite Element Analysis and aftersales support, MAATS can offer support and solutions to all engineering needs. MAATS has extensive experience in carousel systems having supplied over 50 carousels to more than 30 vessels.

Of the many NGO conservation organizations and universities around the world, there is not one network or organization which links them all so their efforts can be directed to a common goal -saving planet ocean and the marine life within it. Marine Conservation Network was founded for this purpose, and our goal is to educate the general public and develop more citizen involvement in marine conservation, and to link the many global organizations so that they are all on the same page and are aware of each other's work and results. Nothing is more important than saving and protecting the origin of life on earth -the oceans -and together, we can make oceans of difference.

The Marine Mammal Observer Association (MMOA) is a membership based association with the aim of bringing together and representing individuals who work commercially and professionally as Marine Mammal Observers (MMOs) and Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) Operators who implement mitigation measures to protect marine life during industry operations. The MMOA also provides information to other individuals that have an interest in MMO issues.

The MMOA provides a means for experienced MMOs to exchange information, ask questions and discuss MMO issues through an interactive website facilitated by an online MMO Forum and Information Directory. The MMOA represents these views in feedback to regulatory authorities, academics and industry to improve standards of marine mammal mitigation during offshore operations. The Association encourages continuing professional development of its members.

The MMOA aims to promote a level of professionalism for the industry. To achieve this the MMOA has written a number of Position Statements regarding key issues relevant to the minimum standards that should be adopted for marine mammal observation, passive acoustic monitoring and mitigation to minimise the effects of anthropogenic sound on Species of Concern.

Marine People is a specialist partnership based recruitment business. We place high quality permanent UK and International candidates in to strategic maritime positions worldwide. Partnering with our clients and candidates is very important to us. Finding the best talent and best opportunities for our partners is what we do best. Having extensive experience within the international maritime recruitment market, we specialise in complete lifecycle recruitment across the ship build, ship repair, ship conversion, ship maintenance, vessel design, ship management, maritime consultancy, technical and commercial shipping markets, for both technical and professional services roles internationally.

We understand that our value comes from sourcing hard to find talent, finding and advising on the best career opportunities, and by providing strategic value add to our clients and candidates. We work with clients in all aspects of workforce development, specialising in recruitment, retention and staff development. We also work with clients on specific recruitment projects including diversity, executive recruitment, job design, market analysis, salary benchmarking and employer value proposition. We provide expert help to our candidates including CV writing, interview preparation and career advice.

Marine Power International FZC (MPI), an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, has been providing OE spares and services from multiple locations worldwide for:

• 4 stroke European Diesel/Gas engines - Wartsila, MAN, Bergen, CAT MaK, Caterpillar
• Turbochargers – MAN, ABB, KBB, Mitsubishi, Napier, IHI
• Separators – Alfa Laval, Westfalia, Mitsubishi
• Geislinger Vibration Dampers & Couplings
• Engine condition Monitoring Equipment – IMES Others
• Dr. Horn Oil Mist Detectors, Sensors, Bearing monitoring
• B&K Candle Filters
• Danfoss Pressure Transducers & Press. Switches
• DEPA Diaphragm Pumps
• Screw Pumps

For 20 years. MPI is headed by ex-Chief engineers having more than 35 years of experience with diesel engines.

• MPI represents various component manufacturers who supply the Engine makers.
• ERP enabled warehouses in UAE and Netherlands stocking more than 17,000 spare parts worth €17 million, MPI ensures ready availability of OE spares.
• All spares supplied by MPI are backed by the warranty of individual manufacturers. Additionally, MPI has Liability insurance cover for Euro 2.5 million.
• To supplement its product offering, MPI also provides Service support, Technical advice and Engine Performance analysis at multiple locations - UAE, India, Singapore, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia and Brazil.
• The fact that various top companies have entrusted us with operation and maintenance contracts of their engines and auxiliaries, is a tribute to our technical competence.
• Lastly, MPI conducts training sessions on 4-stroke medium speed diesel engines, turbochargers and separators at Mumbai India.

Matchtech, the UK's number 1 engineering recruitment specialist, has 30 years' experience in engineering recruitment. Specialising in the aerospace, automotive, energy, infrastructure and maritime sectors.

Our Maritime division specialises in the supply of contract and permanent staff for the UK and overseas markets. We provide recruitment expertise at all stages of the project lifecycle from conception, through to design, delivery and support. Our dedicated teams of professionals are on hand to offer industry tailored advice and guidance.

The Shipping team at Matchtech focus on placing Engineers and Officers ashore in technical/nautical positions from Assistant Superintendent through to General/Fleet Director level roles. Working with owner, operators and ship management companies, we cover all vessel types from luxury yachts to VLCCs.

MEKUR TEGUH SDN BHD. is a private limited company formed in September 2011. We place customer satisfaction as our highest priority and we aim to provide the highest quality layup services, STS (ship-to-ship) Operations, Shipcare and Marine Services.

Our Vision is to create business interest in various industries and to make our company an international brand as top priority.Since its incorporation 8 years ago, Mekur Teguh has scaled height to be a Global Brand internationally and we hope to achieve greater success to be one of the Top 100 companies in the world in the next 20 years.

The Merchant Navy Training Board is the shipping industry’s central body for promoting and developing sector specific education, training and skills.

At the forefront of educational developments and UK wide careers promotion, the MNTB provides education and training frameworks that will develop high quality British seafarers who are respected worldwide for their professionalism and skills.

Metropolitan College (MC), member of AKMI Educational Group, is Greece’s leading private higher education services provider. It is licensed by the Greek Ministry of Education, operates in 4 cities and collaborates with 5 Public Universities of the United Kingdom in offering 58 Bachelors and Masters programmes of study through franchise or validation agreements. Home to 5,000 students and staff, AMC is member of the Compostela International Group of Universities and has been continuously endowed with international and UK PSRB accreditations, awards and distinctions on the quality of its educational services.

Notably, Metropolitan College delivers Bachelors/Masters programmes of study in collaboration with Solent University (Warsash School of Maritime Science and Engineering) and has established the first privately- and UK- led Merchant Marine Academy in Greece, franchising programmes offered at the world renowned Warsash Maritime Academy (itself, part of Solent University). Programmes include the HND Marine Engineering and the BEng (Hons) Marine Engineering and Management

The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) undertakes integrated ocean research and technology development from the coast to the deep ocean. It provides long-term marine science capability including: major facilities; sustained ocean observing, mapping and survey; data management, and scientific advice. Marine science national capability is provided to the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) by NOC working in conjunction with our Delivery Partners.

Nekton’s mission is to explore the deep ocean.

Nekton was created to increase scientific and public understanding of the deep ocean through scientific research, inspirational storytelling and education, and highlighting the urgent need for a coherent global policy for sustainably managing the ocean.

The work of the Nekton Oxford Deep Ocean Research Institute (Nekton) covers five main areas of operations (deep ocean research, storytelling, education, policy, capacity building & development) that are anchored around major Missions of exploration.

Nekton work in partnership with an alliance of world leading organisations across marine science, technology, ocean policy, business, communications and civil society. Alliance members, numbering forty for Mission I (Bermuda, 2016), are working together to combine resources to deploy Missions into the deep ocean, undertake scientific research, global communications of its research findings, educational content and the acceleration of global policy initiatives.

Nekton Deep Ocean Research Institute is a UK registered charity, based in Oxford, UK.

Inaugurated in 1963 as Ngee Ann College with only 116 students, Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) has grown from its humble beginnings to establish itself as one of Singapore's leading institutions of higher learning. Today, the polytechnic has a full-time enrolment of more than 16,000 students. There are 49 full-time courses and nine academic schools.

Ngee Ann also supports Continuing Education and Training (CET) through its CET Academy which offers a wide range of part-time programmes.

Ningbo University was founded only in 1986, and it is one of China’s 100 ‘Double First-Class Universities’. In Total, there are 18 faculties, more than 2,700 faculty members and over 30,000 students. As the one with a strong feature of maritime industry, The Faculty of Maritime and Transportation has an outstanding track record in maritime education.

It is one of the first seven Chinese maritime institutions recommended to the IMO, and also the holder of the highest one-time pass rate of CSMA CoC exam for its bachelor-level students in China in 2019. At the moment, the faculty has 111 faculty members, including 19 professors and 62 PhD degree holders, working in four departments, namely Marine Technology, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, and Logistics Management.

Norstar Ship Management provides a broad range of technical management and related services with complete emphasis on safety of the crew, environment and the vessels under management with an Owners approach to Ship Management.

Established in Singapore in 2010, Norstar currently manages a fleet of oil and chemical tankers for shipowners globally. Norstar Ship Management is part of the Norstar group of companies and the core technical, marine and crew personnel team have worked together for almost 20 years

Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine provides safe, efficient and reliable Navigation Solutions for the commercial and defence maritime industry.

With over 100 years of history and expertise in navigation, we operate in over 10 countries, with an extensive international presence in Europe, the Americas and Asia and employ over 500 people. Throughout this time, we have established our self as a major global provider of navigation solutions, including radars, compass systems, steering systems, speed logs, integrated bridge and control systems. We take pride in our commitment to provide 24/7 support to all of our customers.

Our success is built on numerous strengths, including our expertise and global reach, employees, approach to sustainability and drive to innovate. Combined, these assets form a unique platform for our continued success and future growth in the commercial and defence maritime industry.

Ocean University of China (OUC) is a comprehensive university with particular strengths in oceanography and fisheries science. OUC offers courses in Science, Engineering, Agronomy (Fisheries), Pharmaceutics, Economics, Management, Liberal Arts, Law, Education, History, and Art. OUC has been approved as one of the national key universities included in the list of “Project 985” (for China’s top 40 universities) and “Project 211” (for China’s top 100 universities). OUC is one of the first universities approved to confer PhD degrees, Master’s degrees and Bachelor’s degrees by the State Academic Degree Committee. OUC has four campuses: Yushan Campus、Fushan Campus 、Laoshan Campus and Huangdao Campus. The motto of OUC is “Ocean Embraces All Streams; Exploring Promises Reaching Far.”

OUC is the cradle of China’s marine professionals, and it has graduated a large number of competent specialists in marine science for China. 70 percent of Ph.D. holders in oceanography and fisheries in China graduated from OUC. The first scientist to reach the South Pole, the first Chinese scientist to investigate the South Pole on foot and the first Chinese scientist to reach both the North and South Poles all graduated from OUC. 68 percent of the winners of National Foundation Awards for Distinguished Young Researchers in oceanography and 46 percent of the winners of National Foundation Awards for Distinguished Young Researchers in fisheries graduated from OUC.

OUC is recognized as the driving force of China’s marine research and application. OUC boasts a number of research institutions at national level, including National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, China (under construction), Research Center for Marine Development of China, National Research Center for Marine Pharmaceutical Engineering Technology, etc. According to the ESI database, OUC has reached the top 1% of the most-cited universities and scientific institutions in nine research fields including plant & animal science, earth science, engineering, chemistry, agricultural sciences, materials science, biology and biochemistry, environment/ecology, and pharmacology/toxicology.

OUC adheres to the open education, and is implementing international strategy. So far, the university has established cooperative relations with over 240 institutions of higher learning and research institutes in more than 37 countries and regions. In 2005, the International Association of Marine-related Institutions (IAMRI) was proposed and founded at OUC. New members and expanded cooperation programs are continuously added to the list. In 2005, OUC joined in “Sino-US 10+10”, a joint program between 10 excellent universities in China and 10 prestigious universities in the UC system (University of California in the U.S.) In 2008, the Confucius Institute in Texas was jointly established by OUC and Texas A&M University. In addition, OUC has also established Center for Sino-Germany Cooperation in Marine Sciences, Sino-Australian Joint Research Centre for Coastal Management, Sino-Korean Research Center for Marine Development, OUC-WHOI International Joint Research Centre, OUC-Auburn University Joint Research Centre for Aquiculture and Environment Engineering, etc. Currently, OUC has built cooperation with ASEAN Fisheries Education Network as a new member of ASWEAN-FEN+.

Four Core Business:

1. Ship Repair - Ship repair would continue to be a major emphasis mainly in the domestic markets in the coming years as the global economic slowdown gradually looking at better days in the coming years.

2. Service and Supply of Marine Products - Omahams Corp in its quest to become the nation's leading and preferred marine services provider and to reach out domestically and globally creating new links of reliable suppliers to supplement its current capabilities in the field.

3. Human Capital Development - Omahams corp is committed to ensure that this sector would continue to be given greater attention with more inroads to be made into establishing collaborations with public and private sectors in developing centres of excellence in the maritime sector.

4. Consultancy, Strategic Partnership and Product Agency - We are committed to remain a reliable advisor in our areas of expertise firmly maintaining a sustainable position in the industry.

Orcades Marine is an innovative provider of marine project management and consultancy services to the marine renewable energy sector, shipping and port industry. Based in the Orkney Isles in Scotland and with an office in Singapore, its foundations are built on people who have held senior positions in operational and management roles and have skills and experience crossing the spectrum from the project management of wave and tidal device installations, third party verification and due diligence of marine operations and engineering, to vessel and company auditing, ship inspection, marine warranty survey, navigation assessment, and towing operations.

To the ports industry we provide operations auditing, innovative and integrated solutions covering the design of efficient infrastructure such as breakwaters, piers, jetties and for cargo handling and navigation, encompassing green energy production from tide, wind, wave and solar energy, cold ironing facilities, and zero or low emission support for utility vessels and ferries.

PetroKnowledge is a global learning services and professional development solutions provider, established to support organizations and their people in the global Oil, Gas, Petrochemicals & Energy industries.

We offer an extensive range of training seminars, courses and workshops for the Oil, Gas, Petrochemical and Energy Industries that include specialized training seminars in Offshore & Marine Technology, International Petroleum Business, LNG Process Operations, Refining & Petrochemicals, Geology, Seismology & Petrophysics, Drilling & Completion Technology, Mechanical & Process Engineering, Maintenance Management, Health & Safety, and Instrumentation & Process Control, as well as Functional and Management courses which include Leadership & Strategic Planning, Finance & Accounting, Project & Construction Management, Contracts & Procurement Management, and Human Resource Management.

Our training courses are conducted in the world’s most exciting cities – from Houston to London, Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur, and Dubai to Jakarta. Explore the selection of our training courses at www.petroknowledge.com or contact us at for assistance in choosing the best course to suit your specific needs.

PIER20 (Eastern Region Maritime Co.,Ltd.) is located at Bangkok, Thailand. We provide an innovative Manned Model Ship Handling courses for those who wish to master their ship handling skills.

Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is a globally recognised, independent academic institution which specialises in delivering pioneering research and relevant knowledge exchange to address the many complex challenges facing the marine environment and ultimately society.

With a strong track record in excellent marine science over four decades, PML is committed to addressing the challenges facing the ocean for the benefit of society. Listed 8th in the world of the top 30 Research Institutions in Oceanography (Thomson Reuters, 2011), its research is also amongst the most highly cited in scientific publications (Thomson Reuters, 2012).

Capabilities include data collection and analysis, field and laboratory experiments, environmental impact assessment, satellite observation, ecosystem modelling, method and tool development, socio-economic evaluation, programme co-ordination, policy advice, capacity building and science communication.

PML also has a commercial trading subsidiary, PML Applications Ltd, which delivers services, products and solutions related to the marine environment in key sectors, such as ballast water management and biofouling.

Representing 3000 staff, researchers and students, Plymouth University’s Marine Institute is the first and largest such institute in the UK. We provide the external portal to our extensive pool of world-leading experts and state-of-the-art facilities, enabling us to understand the relationship between the way we live, the seas that surround us and the development of sustainable policy solutions. We are integrating our multidisciplinary expertise in marine and maritime research, education and innovation to train new scientists, engineers, policy-makers, artists, technicians and business managers of the future.

The Polish Naval Academy in Gdynia is the academy of a settled position in the Polish higher educational system and is one of the leading military universities in the world. It guarantees high standards of education. The Academy co-operates with technical and military Polish and European universities and enterprises and international organizations. The Polish Naval Academy educates the future officers of navy and civilian specialists, included students from different European countries and from Near East, on four faculties: the Faculty of Navigation and Naval Weapons, the Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, the Faculty of Command and Naval Operations, and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

The major part of the activity of the Polish Naval Academy is to conduct the research, especially connected with the sea. A lot of original solutions were invented in the following areas:

– maritime navigation and hydrography, and navigation-hydrographic support of maritime activities;
– navigation automation and integration;
– modern deep-sea and diving techniques;
– automation of shipboard command control systems;
– maritime operational art and tactics;
– undersea weapons;
– physical fields and echo ranging;
– electronic warfare and ship antimissile defence;
– exploitation of ship, weapons and shipboard systems;
– operation of marine power plant;
– energy efficiency, reduce emissions and protect the marine environment;
– diagnosis of marine propulsion systems;
– material engineering and shock resistance of ship structures;
– operational and tactical employment of maritime rescue forces and means.

Ports of Jersey is an incorporated entity which includes Jersey Airport, Jersey Marinas, Jersey Coastguard and Jersey Harbours. The latter two have responsibilities for the administration of the main commercial port of St Helier (including a fully declared Vessel Traffic Service), and responsibilities for the coordination of Search and Rescue within Jersey’s Territorial Limits. Our Marine Services department has also expanded to provide a proven commercial capability, including hydrographic surveying, mooring and anchor handling, towage etc.

R&E Ocean Community Conservation Foundation’s mission is to research, preserve and care for vulnerable marine environments and their species. We accomplish these goals by providing communities with knowledge, training and tools for conservation, protection and economic growth. Our approach blends the formation of sustainable habitats with strong community development.

The civilian-manned Royal Fleet Auxiliary delivers worldwide logistical and operational support for the wide range of tasks the Royal Navy undertakes including warfighting, counter-piracy, humanitarian and disaster relief, and counter-narcotics operations.

Royale Quays Limited provides the merged Yacht expertise of Royale Oceanic International and our sister company Burness Corlett Three Quays, thereby maximising our capabilities, releasing synergies and providing a full range of unparalleled Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Yacht Construction, Electrical Engineering Expert support services to our Clients. It naturally follows that all our Experts have access to our incomparable internal support network, data bases and systems.

All the Experts possess the highest qualifications and experience, accompanied by an understanding of the yacht market, up-to-date technical knowledge and design developments, together with the ability to confidently provide evidence in court should this be required. In this connection all our Experts are full time employees and are continually updated on relevant market conditions, legislations, technical developments and engage in Continual Professional Development programmes, including undertaking other assignments/cases in order to ensure that their experience and knowledge cannot time expire.

RUD Chains Ltd, part of the RUD Group, is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of round steel chains, producing top quality chain components and systems for over 140 years.

RUD are known in the industry as a worldwide manufacturer and supplier for a range of hoist chains used across the offshore industry. Their hoist chains are made from highly wear resistant round steel chains according to EN 818-7 for motor driven and manual hoists. RUD hoist chain can be supplied to suit a variety of project sizes from the smallest size – 3 x 9 mm up to the world’s largest – 32 x 90 mm.

Seaflo Consultancy, Limited are an International Consultancy providing a range of subsea and marine services, including Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services. he company was founded-established in 2009 and formally registered at Companies House in Scotland, United Kingdom in 2010.

Delivering a range of subsea engineering studies from Pre-FEED to FEED phase work scopes to major oil and gas operating entities, together with project management services across subsea XT and manifold deliveries to offshore installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning of subsea wells and pipeline transportation systems.

Industry training courses to agreed oil and gas industry standards, such as those applied by OPITO to subsea companies, LNG marine of a Modular Design.

The companies main office is in Aberdeen, Scotland with subsidiaries in Perth, Western Australia, Singapore and in Malta for supporting projects in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, Middle East.

We are a small to medium enterprise and private limited company.

Based in Singapore and formed in 2009, the Company obtained their Document of Compliance in early 2010. Currently operating three Fleets of tankers, bulk-carriers and Ice-class LR's, Sea Team has been steadily expanding at a controlled and sustainable manner since inception.

The Company's stated aim is to be recognized within the industry as a top quality provider of ship management services. Key to achievieving this goal are recruitment and retention of first class experience and dedicated personnel both ashore and afloat, operating in accordance with a comprehensive and concise safety management system, maintaining simple and robust IT systems that integrate accounting, procurement and planned maintenance system.

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 85,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 1,800 offices and laboratories around the world.

Our core services can be divided into four categories:
• Inspection: our comprehensive range of world-leading inspection and verification services help you to control quantity and quality, and meet all relevant regulatory requirements across different regions and markets
• Testing: our global network of testing facilities enable you to reduce risks, shorten time to market and test the quality, safety and performance of your products against relevant health, safety and regulatory standards
• Certification: we enable you to demonstrate that your products, processes, systems or services are compliant with either national or international standards and regulations through certification
• Verification: we ensure that products and services comply with global standards and local regulations.

Shearwater Marine Services Ltd are a multi-disciplined marine engineering contractor specialising in diving, fabrication, welding and construction.
Since 1992 Shearwater have provided the marine industry with a professional service in the U.K. and internationally building up a strong reputation as a multi skilled company who can provide a wide range of services to meet client’s specifications. Shearwater are able to offer services to the marine sector which include:

-Underwater Inspection
-Cathodic Protection Design and Installation
-Marine Construction
-Lloyd’s/DNV in-water class surveys
-Hull Cleaning Services
-Hull Blank Design and Installation
-Underwater Welding
-Fabrication

The Singapore Boating Industry Association (SBIA) is the lead association of Singapore's receational boating industry, and represents it at ICOMIA (International Council of Marine Industry Associations - the world body for the receational boating industry). Since its formation in 2011 it has engaged with public agencies to promote the industy and provide feedback on policies affecting boating. It is also working regionally to promote Southeast Asia as a single yachting destination.

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is Singapore’s university of applied learning. SIT's vision is to be a leader in innovative learning by integrating learning, industry and community. Its mission is to nurture and develop individuals who build on their interests and talents to impact society in meaningful ways.

SIT offers applied degree programmes targeted at growth sectors of the economy with a unique pedagogy that integrates work and study. SIT’s degree programmes feature an eight to 12-month Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP) which exemplifies the best of university-industry collaboration.

Since its establishment in 2009, SIT has grown from its inaugural batch of 500 students in 10 degree programmes to over 6,000 students in 43 degree programmes from across SIT and 10 overseas university partners. These degree programmes are grouped into five clusters – Engineering (ENG), Chemical Engineering and Food Technology (CEFT), Infocomm Technology (ICT), Health and Social Sciences (HSS), as well as Design and Specialised Businesses (DSB).

SIT also aims to cultivate in its students four distinctive traits, or the SIT-DNA, which will prepare them to be ‘thinking tinkerers’, who are ‘able to learn, unlearn and relearn’, be ‘catalysts for transformation’ and finally, become ‘grounded in the community’."

The South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) primary purpose is to facilitate linkages and collaboration amongst role players in maritime research, education and training in South Africa and with similar institutes in Africa. The institute plays a much needed linking role between industry and education institutions, with the aim to strengthen maritime education and research through facilitating co-ordination and co-operation among education providers.

SAIMI is a multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder institute active in all aspects of the maritime field, including shipping, harbours, manufacturing and construction, sustainability, environment, law and marine tourism. SAIMI also links with industry and academia in marine and coastal sciences.

Our objectives include:

- Co-ordinate, promote and support the education, skills and research needs of the maritime sector
- Increase the quality of teaching and research in the maritime sector. Support professional development in the maritime sector.
- Facilitate international and African continental co-operation.
- Broaden the range of education options to meet industry needs

The Southern Institute of Maritime Studies was established on 18th October 2000 to provide and set up training and re-training services that should protect and formulate socio-economic programs and give additional knowledge in Maritime requirement to the Filipino Seafarers, provide assistance, seminar, up grading and training services necessary for the promotion of the welfare of the members as per requirements of the Shipping industry both domestic and overseas.

In view of SIMS pursuit and seal for excellence in achieving the highest standards of maritime training and education, the institute has acquired its ISO 9001 accreditation certificate from the Det Norske Veritas last 26th day March 2001.

Maritime Training Council (MTC) has given its accreditation to SIMS to offer and conduct courses as per the requirements mandated and set by the STCW ‘78 as amended in 1995 last 23rd February 2001. SIMS also provides services to shipping and manning companies for their special courses or in-house training programmes.

The Southern Institute of Maritime Studies has the total dedication for the promotion of safety of life and property at sea, the safeguarding and protection of the maritime environment and the eagerness to respond the needs of all shipping agencies and their trainees and painstakingly carried out its goal towards clientele’s satisfaction.

Vessel machinery, whether engine room or deck equipment, is expected to operate in extremely harsh conditions and is subject to dynamic outside influences rarely encountered on land. As such the need for a rigid and thorough maintenance schedule is sacrosanct and well known in the industry.

Accelerated wear and what the insurance industry calls “catastrophic failure” (beyond repair with collateral damage) is nothing new to vessel operators. Add to this reduced manning levels and de-skilling and the likelihood of failure is regrettably increased many fold. Operators can however improve matters by adopting sophisticated yet simple condition monitoring practices that require minor intervention by the vessels crew, nor complex interpretation by shore staff.

Machinery that requires lubrication is the most likely to wear and subsequently fail if the lubricant becomes contaminated, breaks down or subjected to external stress from component overload. Visual indicators are often way too late and irreparable damage may well have already occurred. Today the practice of oil analysis as a maintenance procedure is widespread and as with all disciplines there are different levels of competence, service and application.

Spectro | Jet-Care are leaders in equipment condition monitoring for the global marine industry and with over 43 years of specialist knowledge our high precision services ensure better understanding of the health of equipment as well as oil performance and condition, combined with unrivalled customer service.

The analysis of oil, hydraulic fluid, debris particles, filters, grease and fuel samples is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day from our three ISO 17025:2017 accredited laboratories based in the UK, USA and Switzerland. The data generated can also anticipate equipment faults through precise analysis trending techniques as well as bringing optimal operation and maintenance performance.

An advanced weather forecast company, StormGeo is the trusted partner for companies who require decision support for weather sensitive operations. We are one of the largest and fastest growing providers of professional weather services.

Our customers operate in changing environments onshore, offshore, in air and at sea. We staff seven forecast centers worldwide, and have earned a reputation in the industry for high-quality forecasts, commitment to innovation through extensive research and development, and exceptional customer service.

Where People and Brands fund solutions to help the planet.

Since October 1, 1923 when founder Yasutaro Terasaki started making and selling knife switches and switchboards, we have striven to manufacture power distribution and control systems, breakers and electronic devices on a base of electric energy control technologies, and, in that process, supported the shipping, construction, manufacturing and other key industries of the world on the core businesses of “marine systems,” “industrial systems” and “circuit breakers.”

The Thames Estuary Partnership is an independent charity which exists to improve shared understanding of the river's needs amongst key stakeholders. It brings together port and local authorities, riverside developers, leisure users, charities and other user groups and agencies to maximise the social, economic and environmental benefits for the tidal Thames.

The Thames Estuary Partnership region runs through the most densely populated city in Europe, and some of the UK's most extensive marine and coastal protected areas. The Partnership both provides a forum for debate in its regular networking events and action groups, but also independently runs projects to support stakeholders on corporate social responsibility-related issues.

We develop a wide range of projects relating to flooding, green and blue infrastructure, environmental enhancement, intertidal habitat, fisheries, data, recreational water use, industry, pollution, education and skills, maritime or archaeological heritage and seascapes of particular appeal to our stakeholders.

TWCOG PTE LTD are expert witnesses in arbitration of the oil & gas industry, having provided advice and/or expert testimony in over 40 such cases. We provide both detailed commercial expertise and complex analytical support in high value commercial disputes. TWCOG PTE LTD also provide commercial negotiation of gas/LNG sales and purchase agreements, working closely with its clients to develop the project commercial framework, negotiate the key commercial agreements, run the economic / financial models, secure the project finance through to the final investment decision and beyond.

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) produces nautical publications and services for the Royal Navy and merchant shipping, to protect lives at sea.

We are responsible for:

- operational support to the Royal Navy and other defence customers by providing hydrographic services

- servicing wider government by supporting the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) obligations to the Safety of Life at Sea Treaty through ensuring marine data of the UK coastal waters is kept up to date

- developing profitable business streams through the supply of nautical products and services

- advising the government, the MCA and the public, as well as representing the government worldwide for expert advice on hydrography

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Marine Engineering Technology (UniKL MIMET) a MARA Technical Institute of Higher Learning was establish in 2004. It was initially established as Institut Kemahiran Tinggi MARA (IKTM) and approved in the Seventh Malaysia Plan (1996-2000) and later registered as Malaysian Institute of Marine Engineering Technology (MIMET). On 20th August 2002, MIMET became an Institute of University Kuala Lumpur and named University Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Marine Engineering Technology (UniKL MIMET).

The main function of UniKL MIMET is to offer a number of industry specific courses. The programmes offered are aimed to produce highly competent personnel for the marine and maritime industry.

Currently, UniKL MIMET offers 4 Diploma and 4 Bachelor Degree programmes. These programmes have been developed to produce skilled human capital as required by the Malaysian and international shipyards/boatyards and marine engineering companies.

VPS, the Leader in Fuel Testing & Inspection

Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) delivers testing, inspection and advisory solutions that help our customers achieve measurable improvements to fuel management, fuel cost, operational efficiency and compliance with marine fuel regulatory requirements.

In close collaboration with the industry, we introduced the first commercial bunker fuel testing and bunker quantity surveys for ships in 1981 and 1987, respectively. Today, customers remain at the heart of our business as we continue to expand our business.

VPS combines unmatched expertise with proven technology and services to provide:

• Expert advice for regulatory compliance and optimal operational performance
• 24/7 worldwide technical troubleshooting support
• Expert assistance with bunker disputes and claims
• Comprehensive marine fuel training programmes
• Extensive data via our analytical tools

We operate a global network of customer service offices supported round-the-clock by technical experts and four specialised and wholly-owned fuel testing laboratories strategically located in Rotterdam, Singapore, Houston and Fujairah. Our bunker quantity surveys are available at more than 200 key bunkering ports worldwide.

We are committed to providing professional services of the highest standard and integrity.

Videotel™, a KVH company, provides an extensive range of maritime training materials and management software for all commercial maritime sectors, ports and terminals, offshore and more.

Videotel is the leading international multi-media producer of high-quality e-Learning maritime safety training materials and software, serving today over 12,000 vessels and maritime training centres. A member of NASDAQ listed KVH Industries Inc. we have over 950 video programmes, 3D animation and the largest portfolio of maritime CBT materials in the world.

Videotel began making training products for the marine industry in 1973, at a time when major shipping companies needed to improve their on board training and IMCO – the forerunner of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) – wanted to see high quality training materials supplied to maritime colleges, especially those in fast-developing countries. Forty years later, there is a wealth of experience and expertise in delivering the very best training and adapt to constantly changing needs. The Videotel team is made up of a host of long-serving industry experts and talented professionals. Videotel’s president, William O’Neill, has a wealth of experience and multiple credentials, including being the former Secretary General of the IMO.

Whalefish is a not-for-profit marine outreach and conservation organisation based in the UK and South Africa. Our mission is to connect, share, and inspire the next generation of marine ambassadors and conservation scientists through community projects, education and collaboration. Whalefish was co-founded by Niru Dorrian, Dr Els Vermeulen and Lorenzo Scala, friends and colleagues in their respective fields united in their passion for marine conservation. Whalefish is uniquely positioned to offer insight into career opportunities in the marine industrial and academic sectors while connecting with the public to share their scientific expertise through training, workshops and voluntary projects.