The Maritime Professional Council of the UK

The Purpose of the Council is: - To promote the professionalism and esteem within the British Merchant Navy and to those organisations directly concerned with the sector. - To provide a central point from which professional opinion on maritime matters can be offered to the Maritime Community, Industry, Government and the Media. - To provide independent expert advice and guidance based on our combined professional knowledge and experience unhindered by any financial or commercial interests. - To provide guidance to regulators and employers on the professional training standards adequate for our maritime professionals In doing so the Council will: - Provide unity to member organisations where their professional concerns can be enhanced by the joint voice of a formal council. - Bring to the attention of our respective stakeholders any Navigational or Safety issue that is of concern to our organisations. - Enhance the exchange of professional matters between member organisations. - Provide a focal point to those at sea on any particular professional issue they identify as important.