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  What are the objectives?  
 

The project is designed to enrich human knowledge and understanding of the vital roles of maritime industries and commercial shipping in the economic, social, political and cultural life of the global environment.

Overarching objectives:

  • to improve the image of shipping
  • to heighten awareness of international shipping
  • to attract young people both to the seafaring professions and to careers onshore

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  Who is the target group?  
 

The main target groups are:

  • Politicians and regulators
  • Mainstream media
  • Students and young persons

  
 
  How do we achieve these objectives?  
 

Central to the aims and objectives of the Foundation is the development of a programme of communication through education and awareness. The main activities of the project are:

  • The Maritime Industry Knowledge Centre
  • Careers Web Resource
  • Academic Web Resource
  • Awareness and Outreach Programmes

  
 
  What is the vehicle for the project?  
 

Recognising that this initiative is industry-wide and to advance the programme, the Round Table (BIMCO, ICS, Intercargo, INTERTANKO) supported by the International Maritime Organization (IMO)established and financed in 2005 the formation of the Maritime Industry Foundation as a registered charity.

In 2007 Captain Peter J. Swift was appointed General Manager to manage the development of the Foundation’s strategy and to generate membership support.

  
 
  Who are the Directors?  
 

There are nine industry leaders sitting on the Foundation Board:

  • Demetrius C. Dragazis
  • Philip A. Embiricos
  • Nicholas G. Fistes
  • Roger Holt
  • Karl Mathiesen
  • Nicolas Pappadakis
  • Paul Slater
  • Peter M. Swift
  • Michele White

  
 
  How is the project funded?  
 

The Foundation is a membership organisation, funded and supported by subscriptions and donations from corporations, educators and individuals that are involved in all aspects of maritime transport.

Today the Foundation has 98 members (Corporate, Individual, Supporters, Educators) and in November 2009 we introduced a new Seafarer category of membership.

We invite you to support our aims by joining the Foundation as a corporate, individual member or by giving a donation.

  
 
  What are the categories of membership?  
 

  • Corporate: Annual Subscription USD 5,000 (initial minimum 2 years)
  • Individual: Annual subscription USD 500 (initial minimum 2 years)
  • Educators: Annual subscription USD 250
  • Students: Free of charge during period of study
  • Seafarer: Annual subscription USD 100

Click here to see a list of members

Click here to find out how to join the Foundation

Download our Membership Application Form here

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  Are there any tax benefits?  
 

  • US Contributors
    The Foundation is a member of the Charities Aid Foundation America (CAFAmerica). This enables US donors to support a non-US charity while still obtaining the maximum tax benefits allowed by federal law for their contribution.

    Download our CAFAmerica application form here

  • UK Gift Aid
    If you pay income tax in the UK you can make your donation worth more by
    allowing the Foundation to reclaim the tax already paid.

 
 
 
 
     
         

 

  
 
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