Useful Links
- the International Maritime Organization- specialised agency of the United Nations with 167 Member States and three Associate Members;
- the UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)- responsible for implementing the UK Government's maritime safety policy;
- the Nautical Institute- professional body for qualified seafarers and others with an interest in nautical matters;
- Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) - To promote the scientific development of marine engineering among its members;
- International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) - The international trade association for merchant ship operators;
- World Maritime University (WMU) - The international forum for teaching and learning for maritime experts;
- the Marine Society - Provides education, libraries and financial support for the professional development of seafarers;
- Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC) - a constituent of the Cardiff University School of Social Sciences and a centre of excellence in the research of the social, political, and economic dimensions of seafarers lives;
- IMO's links page - IMO Library Directory of Maritime Links;
- UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch MAIB Safety Digests - Formerly the Summaries of Investigation.
- Videotel Marine International, the world's foremost producer of maritime e-learning material and videos www.videotel.com
