* To promote maritime education and advance the knowledge of practical and professional people serving the maritime industry
* To challenge and constructively suggest improvements in the law and regulation by dialogue and research
* To raise the awareness of all maritime sectors in legal, technical and commercial risk management
* To provide a platform for the experts of our industry from which to share their knowledge with others and thereby further their business interests
* To provide opportunities to our members to meet and exchange ideas for new initiatives and business development
* To promote the interests of the shipping industry through our debates on global issues affecting it