A number of different organisations give useful shipping information and career advice please view links below.
Associated Sites
Southampton Solent University
The University's vocational and professional strength is rooted deep within its history and the legacy from the art, technology and nautical studies colleges it evolved from.
Marine Diesels
Deals with the construction, operation, running and maintenance of large slow speed two stroke crosshead diesel engines
All Hands
The online edition of The House Journal of
The Warsash Association
For Students: where to go out and what is on in Southampton.
Southampton Solent university Portal
Welcome to Southampton Solent University. In this section you will find helpful checklists and advice on how to stay healthy and happy. Going out/ Southampton/ sports / student radio / live music guide, and job shop. (You will need your student login to enter this site)
Southampton Guildhall
Live music, shows, comedians, and generally what’s on in Southampton
Government/Legislative bodies:
Chamber of shipping
The Chamber of Shipping is the trade association for UK-based shipowners and shipmanagers, working to promote and protect the interests of its members both nationally and internationally.
Merchant Navy Training Board
The MNTB is the authoritative centre of expertise and information on careers, qualifications, training opportunities, training provision and skill needs and issues in the industry.
MCA Marine & Coastguard Agency
This Agency is responsible throughout the UK for implementing the Government’s maritime safety policy.
International Maritime Orgainisation
IMO's main task has been to develop and maintain a comprehensive regulatory framework for shipping and its remit today includes safety, environmental concerns, legal matters, technical co-operation, maritime security and the efficiency of shipping.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch MAIB
The (MAIB) examines and investigates all types of marine accidents to or on board UK ships worldwide, and other ships in UK territorial waters.
Professional Associations:
British Marine Federation
The British Marine Federation the Trade Association for the UK Marine Leisure Industry, with our Membership drawn from both the seagoing and inland sectors of the marine industry, and supporting services.
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK
CILT(UK) - is the pre-eminent independent professional body for individuals associated with logistics, supply chains and all transport throughout their careers.
The institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology
Working to promote the development of marine engineering, science and technology, providing opportunities for the exchange of ideas and practices and upholding the status and knowledge of marine professionals.
Nautilus (The Union for Maritime Professionals)
Nautilus UK, the union for maritime professionals at sea and ashore. They are an independent, campaigning and progressive organisation that speaks up for seafarers and protects maritime professionals.
Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation OPITO
OPITO's strategic role lies in identifying current and future skills needs and ensuring that education and training arrangements are in place to meet them.
Professional Yachtsmen's Association
PYA aims are to achieve and maintain the highest standards for professional yachtsmen and women.
Royal Institute of Navigation
Welcome to this 'community' site in which every Institute member has a personal page and can contribute to the content of the entire site
The Royal Yachting Association RYA
The UK's national organisation representing the interests of everyone who goes boating for pleasure...
Society OF international Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators Ltd SIGTTO
SIGTTO is a non profit making company, formed to promote high operating standards and best practices in gas tankers and terminals throughout the world.
Society of Maritime Industries
Is the voice of the UK's maritime business sector promoting and supporting companies which build, refit and modernise warships, and supply equipment and services for all types of commercial and naval platforms, ports and terminals infrastructure and maritime security, offshore oil & gas, and marine science and technology.
The Marine Society
Our role is to provide personal development opportunities and support in a maritime context for young people and professional seafarers from all the sea services.
UK Offshore Operators Association Ltd.
UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) is the representative organisation for the UK offshore oil and gas industry. Its members are companies licensed by the Government to explore for and produce oil and gas in UK waters.
The Nautical Institute
Is the international professional body for qualified seafarers and others with an interest in nautical matters.
The International Association for Safety and Survival Training
Founded in 1980 by a group of major safety training providers whose aim was to enhance the quality of emergency response training by encouraging an interchange of knowledge and experience between training providers on a global basis.
Careers information:
Careers at Sea
Provides indepth information on careers in the Merchant Navy, the training involved and how to apply including shipping companies/training organisations that offer sponsorship opportunities.
Careers in International Merchant Shipping
This site containing key information about careers at sea
The Marine Society
Our role is to provide personal development opportunities and support in a maritime context for young people and professional seafarers from all the sea services.
Viking Recruitment
Viking is a privately owned enterprise, strategically placed, with Offices overlooking the Cruise Terminal in Dover, England and in the heart of Port Melbourne, Australia.
Oilcareers
Oilcareers is an independent company with the sole objective of facilitating recruitment and providing career related services to the Oil & Gas Industry.
Shippingjobs
Spinnaker Consulting Ltd is a recruitment specialist for the maritime industries.
Marine-recruitment
Between us we have a combination of 30 years seagoing/shore based experience, 9 years of shipping industry recruitment and 8 years of on-line recruitment.
Lucxury Yacht Group
Luxury Yacht Group as the experience to provide you with the ultimate yachting experience.
Yachtengineers
At Yacht Engineers we aim to provide a specialized service to Engineers working in the Professional Yachting Industry, and Engineers seeking work within this specialized sector
Seistech Ltd
Seistech Limited was established in 1984 to provide consultancy in high resolution seismic surveying, and the supply of personnel for the hydrographic and marine seismic exploration industries.
Publications:
Fairplay
Fairplay is the international shipping weekly.
Lloyds List
The Leading Maritime & Transport News Portal
Maritime Global Net
Since September of 1995, Maritime Global Net (MGN) has been an open resource to maritime professionals looking for news, industry sites, market information, and general contact details.
Safety at Sea Ltd (SaS)
Is a consulting company of naval architects and marine engineers specialising in the stability, design and safe operation of ships and advanced marine vehicles.
Other useful sites:
Foundation Degrees
Foundation Degrees are new, innovative degree level qualifications designed with employers, so they fit perfectly into the world of work.
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