The Nautical Institute

The global body for maritime professionals. The Nautical Institute is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) with consultative status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The aim of the Institute is to represent seafarers' and practical maritime professionals' views at the highest level. As a representative body, The Nautical Institute fulfils its role in many ways. Membership by proven qualifications and experience helps to set standards. The technical committees ensure that professional opinion and advice is fed back to the industry's decision-making bodies. Publications written by practitioners for practitioners provide the best operational guidance available and the branches encourage professional development in local areas.