Maritime Organisations

Maritime Organisations

Professional associations and industry bodies play a central role in the development of maritime law and practice. They provide standard form contracts, facilitate dispute resolution, and represent the interests of shipowners, charterers, and maritime professionals at the international level.

For a comprehensive, formatted directory of key maritime organisations with descriptions and links, visit our Arrest Tools — Organisations section.

Key Organisations

Among the most relevant for maritime arrest practitioners are the International Group of P&I Clubs, INTERTANKO, INTERCARGO, the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), the Society of Maritime Arbitrators (SMA), and the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA).