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 knowledge.

The confidential Marine Accident Reporting Scheme (MARS) is offered as a service to all. The reports 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 Nautical Institute is a thriving international professional body for qualified mariners – with over 40 branches worldwide, and over 6500 members in over 110 countries. 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 standing 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 and to have access to an international network of professionals with shared values.
• To receive Seaways, free, every month.
• To purchase Institute publications with a 30% discount and have access to reduced fees for conferences and seminars
• To contribute to professional standards and the work of the Institute.
• The formation of Nautical Institute Branches and other groupings is actively encouraged and we encourage members to participate in branch activities, seminars and conferences.
• The Institute provides an exclusive range of self study programmes for those seeking career development.
• We provide the only international confidential Marine Accident Reporting Scheme, published monthly in SEAWAYS.
• The Institute actively promotes high standards at sea supported by a code of ethics; it encourages interaction between all maritime disciplines and fosters "the fellowship of the sea". By joining, you will gain access to this resource and in so doing will contribute to the nautical profession through this international not-for-profit organisation.