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Interested in becoming a member?We are an association that is built up on these Great Lakes representing the interests of the commercial mariner in both the US and Canada. Our members are not only advocates for the waters on which we work, but are also tied into the communities that we are based out of. Click the button below to see where your closest member lodge is located.
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Benefits of Membership:
Advocacy: |
Stay informed on the issues that impact you as a mariner, and lend your voice to benefit the greater industry. ISMA represents merchant mariners locally and nationally to legislative bodies and regulatory agencies which govern our work and our waterways. |
Education: |
With continuing education opportunities and scholarship benefits, ISMA invests in the excellence of our professional community, today and for the future. |
Community: |
Connect with our extensive network of active and retired professionals at monthly meetings, social events, and our annual Grand Lodge Convention |
Only through a commitment to the benefit of our profession can our voices continue to be heard and respected. If you support the goals and philosophy of ISMA, if you want to make a difference in your profession, and if you enjoy meeting and sharing friendship with marine people from around the Great Lakes, you are invited to join us through membership in one of the following categories:
Active Professional An individual who currently holds a merchant marine license recognized by the government of either the United States or Canada.
Active Retired An individual who holds or has held a merchant marine license recognized by the government of either the United States or Canada but is now retired from active service.
Associate An individual who is associated with the maritime industry.
Officer Candidate An individual who is enrolled in any maritime academy in pursuit of a merchant marine license or those working on deck in pursuit of maritime credentials.
Honorary Bestowed upon individuals recognized for their contribution and achievement in the marine industry.
Active Professional An individual who currently holds a merchant marine license recognized by the government of either the United States or Canada.
Active Retired An individual who holds or has held a merchant marine license recognized by the government of either the United States or Canada but is now retired from active service.
Associate An individual who is associated with the maritime industry.
Officer Candidate An individual who is enrolled in any maritime academy in pursuit of a merchant marine license or those working on deck in pursuit of maritime credentials.
Honorary Bestowed upon individuals recognized for their contribution and achievement in the marine industry.