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- Organisation American Sailing Association (ASA)
A US-based organisation that provides sailing education, certification, and accreditation for sailing schools and instructors.
The American...
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A US-based organisation that provides sailing education, certification, and accreditation for sailing schools and instructors.
The American...
More Details - Organisation Coastguard (HMCG)
The organisation responsible for search and rescue operations in UK waters.
His Majesty's Coastguard (HMCG) is a section of...
More Details - Organisation Commissioners of Irish Lights
Irish Lights is responsible for maintaining lighthouses, buoys, beacons, and other navigation aids along the entire coast of Ireland, including...
More Details - Organisation General Lighthouse Authorities (GLA)
A term that collectively refers to the three organisations responsible for maintaining maritime navigation aids—such as lighthouses, buoys, and...
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A term that collectively refers to the three organisations responsible for maintaining maritime navigation aids—such as lighthouses, buoys, and...
More Details - Organisation His Majesty's Nautical Almanac Office (HMNAO)
The UK government agency responsible for producing astronomical and navigational data for maritime and military use.
His Majesty's Nautical...
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The organisation responsible for search and rescue operations in UK waters.
His Majesty's Coastguard (HMCG) is a section of...
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The UK government agency responsible for producing astronomical and navigational data for maritime and military use.
His Majesty's Nautical...
More Details - Organisation IMO
A specialised agency of the United Nations headquartered in London and responsible for regulating shipping, the IMO has 175 Member States.
The...
More Details - Organisation International Maritime Organisation (IMO)
A specialised agency of the United Nations headquartered in London and responsible for regulating shipping, the IMO has 175 Member States.
The...
More Details - Organisation, Signals & Communication International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
A specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for coordinating global telecommunication operations and services, including radio...
More Details - Organisation ISAF
World Sailing, formerly known as the International Sailing Federation (ISAF), is the governing body for the sport of sailing...
More Details - Organisation, Signals & Communication ITU
A specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for coordinating global telecommunication operations and services, including radio...
More Details - Organisation MAIB
A UK government agency responsible for investigating marine accidents and incidents to improve maritime safety. Part of the Department for...
More Details - Organisation Marine Accident and Investigation Branch (MAIB)
A UK government agency responsible for investigating marine accidents and incidents to improve maritime safety. Part of the Department for...
More Details - Organisation Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is a UK government agency responsible for implementing maritime safety and environmental policies. It...
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The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is a UK government agency responsible for implementing maritime safety and environmental policies. It...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology, Organisation, Weather (Meteorology) Met Office
The United Kingdom's national meteorological service, responsible for providing weather and climate-related services, including marine...
More Details - Organisation NATO
An intergovernmental military alliance established in 1949 aimed to ensure the collective defence of its member state through political and...
More Details - Organisation NLB
The Northern Lighthouse Board is a maritime organisation responsible for maintaining lighthouses and navigation aids in Scotland and the Isle of...
More Details - Organisation North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
An intergovernmental military alliance established in 1949 aimed to ensure the collective defence of its member state through political and...
More Details - Organisation Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB)
The Northern Lighthouse Board is a maritime organisation responsible for maintaining lighthouses and navigation aids in Scotland and the Isle of...
More Details - Organisation RINA
An internationally renowned professional institution representing naval architects and marine engineers worldwide. It was founded in 1860 and is...
More Details - Organisation RNLI
The volunteer crewed rescue service providing 24-hour rescue services around the UK and Irish coastline. They also provide seasonal lifeguards...
More Details - Organisation Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)
The volunteer crewed rescue service providing 24-hour rescue services around the UK and Irish coastline. They also provide seasonal lifeguards...
More Details - Organisation Royal Yachting Association (RYA)
The national governing body for sailing, motorboating, and other recreational boating activities in the United Kingdom.
The Royal Yachting...
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The national governing body for sailing, motorboating, and other recreational boating activities in the United Kingdom.
The Royal Yachting...
More Details - Organisation The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA)
An internationally renowned professional institution representing naval architects and marine engineers worldwide. It was founded in 1860 and is...
More Details - Organisation Trinity House
Trinity House is a maritime organisation responsible for maintaining navigational aids, including lighthouses and buoys, along England, Wales,...
More Details - Organisation UKHO
The UK government agency responsible for producing nautical charts, publications, and navigational information to support safe maritime...
More Details - Organisation UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO)
The UK government agency responsible for producing nautical charts, publications, and navigational information to support safe maritime...
More Details - Organisation UN
An international organisation founded in 1945 aimed at promoting peace, security, and cooperation among countries worldwide.
The United...
More Details - Organisation United Nations (UN)
An international organisation founded in 1945 aimed at promoting peace, security, and cooperation among countries worldwide.
The United...
More Details - Organisation United States Naval Observatory (USNO)
A scientific institution operated by the United States Navy that specialises in astronomical and timekeeping research, providing precise...
More Details - Organisation USCG
A United States Armed Forces branch, responsible for maritime safety, security, and environmental stewardship in domestic and international...
More Details - Organisation U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
A United States Armed Forces branch, responsible for maritime safety, security, and environmental stewardship in domestic and international...
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A scientific institution operated by the United States Navy that specialises in astronomical and timekeeping research, providing precise...
More Details - Organisation World Sailing (ISAF)
World Sailing, formerly known as the International Sailing Federation (ISAF), is the governing body for the sport of sailing...
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