Maritime Resources

The UN specialised agency responsible for the safety and security of shipping.

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships — Annexes I–VI.

International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea — the most important treaty on ship safety.

International Safety Management Code — framework for safety management systems.

International Ship and Port Facility Security Code — maritime security framework.

Convention on the control and management of ships' ballast water and sediments.

Global Integrated Shipping Information System — IMO's comprehensive maritime database.

UK flag state administration — Marine Guidance Notes, Merchant Shipping Notices, and surveys.

Collaboration between UK, Crown Dependencies, and Overseas Territories maritime administrations.

One of the largest open registries — popular flag for superyachts worldwide.

Malta flag state — merchant shipping directorate and yacht registration.

Bahamas flag state — ship registration, inspections, and maritime policy.

Cayman Islands flag — popular for large yacht and commercial yacht registration.

One of the oldest classification societies — marine classification, surveys, and advisory.

Independent assurance and risk management — classification, certification, and technical advisory.

Classification, certification, and technical services for marine and offshore assets.

Italian classification society — yacht classification and statutory services.

International Association of Classification Societies — unified standards and requirements.

Meeting summaries and decisions on marine environmental protection regulations.

European Maritime Safety Agency — monitoring, reporting, and verification of CO2 emissions.

Fuel oil consumption data collection system for ships 5,000 GT and above.

IMO-led project addressing biofouling — guidelines and best practices.

EEDI, EEXI, CII, and SEEMP requirements for ship energy efficiency.

Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers.

ILO convention setting minimum working and living standards for seafarers.

UK guidance on seafarer employment rights, working conditions, and certification.

Mediterranean Yacht Brokers Association — charter contracts, standards, and industry events.

Supporting professional yacht crew with training, careers, and industry standards.

International Council of Marine Industry Associations — global recreational marine industry.

Association of the world's leading superyacht builders — technical standards and advocacy.

Driving sustainability in the superyacht industry through science-based tools.

Port State Control organisation covering European waters and the North Atlantic.

Port State Control in the Asia-Pacific region — inspection database and statistics.

USCG foreign vessel inspection and compliance programme.

Free ship safety database — inspection results, detention records, and classification data.