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The Nautical Institute is an international membership organisation for maritime professionals, working at sea and ashore and a leading authority in the maritime industry. We are an educational charity dedicated to promoting the highest standards of professionalism, best practice, competence and safety in the maritime industry by providing professional development opportunities, training, publications and accreditation. Our mission: Our mission is to inspire the leaders of the future in the maritime industry; enable better decision-making by working together, sharing ideas and best practice; and to provide a safer, environmentally sound and sustainable maritime industry. Working together: Our consultative status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other professional bodies allows us to represent the professional views of our members, who work at sea and ashore, on important matters for the industry. We actively engage with our members, industry stakeholders, governments and educational institutions to advance safety, sustainability, and innovation in the maritime sector. Through strategic partnerships with NGOs, IGOs and other organisations, we encourage knowledge exchange, promote best practice and support initiatives that enhance the industry’s future. Visit our website to find out more about membership opportunities, our courses and our publications.

Hello, we’re UKSA! Our Mission: To widen access to maritime training enhancing the life skills and employment within the sector. We are a youth education and maritime training charity based in Cowes, Isle of Wight. Our charitable status enables us to deliver so much more than training and certification alone. We provide a unique environment and exceptional opportunities for everyone, focusing on both practical and life skills. Our careers students also benefit from our unrivalled mentoring service, realistic advice about the incredible opportunities available within the maritime industry, and access to our job placement website. Our work is focused in four key areas: training for maritime employment, non-standard education for school-age children, building essential life and work skills, and adventure and personal challenge. For more information on what we do visit our website, uksa.org. Also don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @uksasailing