Professional Organisations for Shipping

A small selection of associations/bodies/institutes/organizations:

• Baltic Exchange
  Collates and produces valuable market information. The Baltic Freight Index (BFI) is generated daily and is widely regarded as the international barometer of the Cape size and Panamax freight markets. It is also used as the basis for settling freight futures contracts. In addition, the twice weekly Baltic Handy Index (BHI) reports on the smaller, geared vessels. Worth joining as a student.
  
  
• BIMCO
  Baltic and international maritime council.
  
  
• ICS
  Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers; this site has details about the organisation, its publications and courses.
  
  
• Marine Society
  Provides education, library services, and financial support to professional seafarers. It also encourages and assists with hands-on training and the dissemination of information for those who may be considering a career at sea.
  
  
• MIA
  Maritime Information Association promotes contact and co-operation between Librarians and Information Officers, and others working or having an interest in the maritime world. Developing a body of professional expertise relevant to the literature and information sources in maritime activities.
  
  
• Mission To Seafarers
  Around the world, The Mission to Seafarers provides help and support to the 1.2 million men and women who face danger every day to keep our global economy afloat.
  
  
• Nautical Institute
  The world's leading international professional body for qualified mariners.
  
  
• Society of Maritime Industries
  
  
• Wista
  Womens' International Shipping and Trading Association is an organisation for women involved in shipping and trading related business.