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International Institute of Marine Surveyors
http://www.iims.org.uk/
The International Institute of Marine Surveying is an independent, non-political organisation. Membership is open to Qualified Mariners, Cargo Surveyors and Marine Consultants from around the world. Individuals, with specialised knowledge, experience or skills able to contribute and enhance the aims and objectives of the Institute are also invited to join.
Royal Institution of Naval Architects (Small Craft Group)
http://www.rina.org.uk/showarticle.pl?id=42&n=233
The Small Craft Group provides a focus for discussion and exchange of views and information relating to small craft, including the cross-fertilisation between disciplines and bodies representing related areas of technology.
Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (Small Ships Group)
http://www.imarest.org
The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) is an international professional membership body and learned society for all marine professionals. IMarEST (formerly known as the Institute of Marine Engineers) is the first professional Institute to adopt an all-embracing approach and recognise the need to bring together marine engineers, scientists and technologists.
Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ship Surveyors
http://www.scmshq.org/
The Society of Consulting Marine Engineers & Ship Surveyors has been appointed as an Authorised Certifying Authority by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) for statutory surveys of small commercial vessels, police vessels, pilot boats and small workboats; and actively participates within the various MCA working parties in their policy of delegation of statutory surveys and certification.
Yacht Brokers Designers and Surveyors Association
http://www.ybdsa.co.uk/index.htm
Members of the YBDSA provide essential services to both commercial boat operators and the boating public, from helping with boat purchase, through registration, to coding and certifying a vessel for commercial use. The members are divided into two separate groups, the Association of Brokers and Yacht Agents (ABYA) and the Yacht Designers and Surveyors Association (YDSA). The YBDSA also operates the Professional Charter Association.
National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS)
http://www.nams-cms.org/
The National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS) is a non-profit organization that certifies marine surveyors and provides continuing education opportunities. NAMS’ membership is international and, once certified, its members carry the NAMS-Certified Marine Surveyor (NAMS-CMS) designation after their names.
Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS)
http://www.marinesurvey.org/index2.html
SAMS® is intended to be an organization of Professional Marine Surveyors who have come together to promote the good image and general well being of their chosen profession. Accredited Marine Surveyor members are surveyors who have accumulated time in the profession, and have proven the technical skills necessary for designation as AMS®. There is, through the Surveyor Associate program, the opportunity for less experienced members to participate in SAMS® and hone their skills under the tutelage of Accredited Marine Surveyors in their local area.
UK Marine & Coastguard Agency
http://www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/mcga-home.htm
This Agency is responsible throughout the UK for implementing the Government’s maritime safety policy. That includes co-ordinating search and rescue at sea through Her Majesty’s Coastguard, and checking that ships meet UK and international safety rules. They work to prevent the loss of lives at the coast and at sea, ensure that ships are safe, and prevent coastal pollution Safer Lives, Safer Ships, Cleaner Seas.
American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC)
http://www.abycinc.org/
The ABYC is a not-for-profit membership organization that has been developing and updating the safety standards for boat building and repair for over 50 years. ABYC is actively involved with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and is a leader in education for the marine industry, as well as certification programs for marine technicians.

ABYC's membership includes boat builders, boat owners, surveyors, boat yards, insurance companies, law firms, trade associations, marinas, dealerships, government agencies, educational institutions and equipment and accessory manufacturers.
International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA)
http://www.icomia.com/
ICOMIA - the International Council of Marine Industry Associations - was formed in 1965 to bring together in one global organisation all the national boating federations and other bodies involved in the recreational marine industry, and to represent them at international level.

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