Join BIMCO as an associate member

Associate membership is open to educational institutions, private maritime security companies (PMSCs), law firms, national organisations, suppliers, consultants, etc.

Stronger together Join our global community

Since 1905, BIMCO has supported and assisted its global community of members.

Consisting of more than 2,000 companies and organisations in around 130 countries, they collectively operate 62% of world tonnage.

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More than 500 BIMCO member volunteers are involved in committees, subcommittees & panels to network and contribute to the work of BIMCO. We believe in the power of togetherness.

Boost your brand

Use your membership to promote your business with the BIMCO membership certificate, listing in the online BIMCO member directory and by using the BIMCO logo.

Benefits of membership

Associate membership gives you full access to all BIMCO services, including global coverage for all your offices, so staff around the world can take advantage of membership.

Membership benefits

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Pricing 2025 Entry & contribution fees

BIMCO’s four associate membership categories are open to the types of organisation or business listed below.

There are four types of associate membership:

Standard – for companies such as suppliers, consultants, national authorities etc
Plus – for lawyers, law firms, suppliers, consultants and other service providers within the industry
Educational– for universities with a focus on the maritime industry.
PMSC* – for private maritime security companies

* Before being accepted by BIMCO’s Executive Committee, Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSCs) providing armed guards for use on board merchant vessels and applying for BIMCO associate membership must have obtained certification for at least one of the following two ISO standards: 28007 or 18788.

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Full membership contribution fee (annual)

Type of membership	Membership fee EUR	Entry fee EUR
Associate membership – Standard	1,070	200
Associate membership – Plus	4,175	600
Educational institutions	725	0
Security companies (PMSCs)	4,060	1,500