FONASBA

Welcome to the Official FONASBA page. We are the global representative organisation for the ship agency and ship broking professions. Established in 1969 we now have 85 members in 70 countries, including all major maritime and trading nations. Our commitment is to “promote and protect the interests of ship agency and ship broking worldwide”, keeping an active dialogue our member associations and a consultative status with IMO, UNCTAD, UNCITRAL and the World Customs Organisation. FONASBA also enjoys reciprocal memberships with the Baltic Exchange, BIMCO, the Comité Maritime International, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO, the International Port Community Systems Association, indemnity insurer ITIC and the Shipbrokers’ Register and works closely with all other maritime sector bodies, both internationally and in Europe. FONASBA’s relationship with the European Commission is handled through a sub-committee, the European Community Association of Shipbrokers & Agents (ECASBA). www.fonasba.com