IMO – the International Maritime Organization – is the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine pollution by ships.
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) is the tripartite UN agency that brings together governments, employers and workers of member states in common action to promote decent work throughout the world.
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) represents transport workers throughout the world and promotes their interests through global campaigning and solidarity.
INTERTANKO is the voice of independent tanker owners who ensure that the oil which keeps the world turning is shipped safely, responsibly and competitively. INTERTANKO have been associate members of IMEC since May 2011.
Intercargo works with its members, the regulators and other shipping associations to ensure that shipping within the dry bulk trades operate safely, efficiently, environmentally and profitably. Intercargo have been associate members of IMEC since July 2011.
The aim of the ICS is to promote the interests of shipowners and operators in all manners of shipping policy and ship operation. IMEC became an associate member of the ICS on 1 January 2012.
The International Mariners Association of Japan (IMMAJ) represents 96 companies including crewing agencies, ship managment companies and shipowners. It covers some 2,402 vessels and nearly 50,000 seafarers. IMMAJ seeks to establish fair and effective crewing systems, and to assist in strengthening the international competitiveness of its members, thereby contributing to the development of the Japanese maritime industry. IMMAJ are negotiations partners within the Joint Negotiating Group.
The Sailors’ Society is a not-for-profit Christian Society, providing a personal lifeline for seafarers, both onboard ships and ashore. The support services of the society range from spiritual guidance and counsel, to assisting with maritime education. IMEC is pleased to be part of the society’s Ambassador scheme.
GlobalMET was established in 1996 by sixteen Asia Pacific maritime schools meeting in Hong Kong, as a network to enhance maritime training in Asia Pacific. It quickly grew to have a membership of some 120 maritime academies, with some located beyond the Asia Pacific region, and interested parties in 33 countries.
The Mission to Seafarers is a Christian agency giving welfare and emotional support to seafarers visiting and 1 of 250 ports. Their network of Chaplains give practical, emotional and spiritual support through onboard visits, whilst their Flying Angel centres offer a ‘home away from home’ to seafarers in over 100 ports.
The Apostleship of the Sea is a Catholic charity supporting the welfare of seafarers. Their Chaplains are deployed around ports in the UK to give support to seafarers of visiting ships, regardless of nationality or religious beliefs.
The Nautical Institute (NI), in association with the Royal Institute of Navigation, are now producing a free publication entitled ‘The Navigator’. The NI have the target of sending a copy of the publication, to every SOLAS vessel worldwide. For further details on the publication and information of how to get the publication delivered onboard your fleet, please visit: