MEMBERSHIP

Membership in grades appropriate to qualifications is available to all individuals of any nationality.

Full Membership MNl is awarded to holders of an unlimited foreign-going master's certificate from a recognised marine administration, coastal masters with five years in command, pilots with a first class licence and three years as a first class pilot and those holding naval command qualifications.

Associate Membership AMNI is awarded to those who hold foreign going watchkeeping certificates.

Associate is the grade awarded to those with coastal watchkeeping certificates.

Companion is the grade awarded to anybody who has an interest in the activities of the Institute but who does not hold nautical qualifications.

Student membership is available to those studying to become Associates or Associate Members.

A more detailed specification of membership grades and subscription requirements appears on the Membership page.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

The presence and influence of The Nautical Institute confers professional standing on seafarers and those with nautical qualifications. Seaways is the monthly journal which links members and provides the opportunity to keep up-to-date and share ideas as well as reinforce the sense of belonging to the fellowship of the sea.

The Confidential Marine Accident Reports (MARS) are offered as a service to all. They are translated into four languages and distributed globally. All members are encouraged to participate in this scheme and the reports are widely used in safety training.

The Institute has over 7,000 members and 40 plus branches worldwide. The strength of purpose which has enabled the Institute to gain its pre-eminence since it was founded in 1971 can be summarised in the statement:- "If we need to improve our professional image we must do it ourselves". The Nautical Institute is the way forward in this continuing need, so join now:

To be recognised as a professional
To keep up-to-date and learn about other parts of the industry.
To receive Seaways.
To purchase Institute publications with a 30% discount.
To contribute to professional standards and the work of the Institute.
To participate in branch activities, seminars and conferences.
To have the opportunity to follow career development programmes.
To belong to an organisation with shared values which venerates the seafarer and respects the sea.
To have access to the international network of professionals that is The Nautical Institute.

FEES

Joining Fees and Annual Subscription

# - Joining Fees recently reduced: earlier figures shown in sq. [ ] brackets
* - special introductory annual subscription for first two years membership for new joiners [w.e.f. 01.05.06] As an International Membership Development initiative new joiners would be afforded the above introductory rates for two years. A successful influx of new members would make it possible to reduce the current full subscription rates, in round () brackets, for existing members to the introductory rate levels..

APPLICATION

An Application Form is available which can be filled in on-screen, printed and mailed to the Institute. Please send it to the address printed on the form along with the Registration Fee and the first years Subscription.