The Nautical Institute
The world's leading international professional body for qualified mariners
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About Us
The Nautical Institute is an international professional body for qualified seafarers and others with an interest in nautical matters. We provide a wide range of services to enhance the professional standing and knowledge of members who are drawn from all sectors of the maritime world.

Our work is available to the whole industry to help improve the safety and efficiency of shipping. Our monthly journal SEAWAYS, books, web services and projects help to provide real solution to problems facing the industry and provide mariners input to decision makers internationally and nationally.

The Nautical Institute is a thriving international professional body for qualified mariners – with over 40 branches worldwide, and over 6,500 members in over 110 countries.

Nautical Institute membership is open to all nationalities - in grades appropriate to qualifications. The benefits of joining the Institute are many and include professional recognition; receipt of regular and up-to-date information, through SEAWAYS; discounts on Nautical Institute publications; conferences, seminars and other services.

The Nautical Institute is a not for profit organisation and is registered in the UK as an educational charity.

Registered Charity Number 1002462
Registered by Company Limited by Guarantee Number 2570030
Vat Number 547 9635 93

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