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Membership of CoMMA

We welcome diversity and encourage an inclusive culture, to help in the building of a more equitable and tolerant maritime industry. Our commitment to equity and inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience drives us to create a positive impact on the growth of the maritime industry. Membership of the Company offers a number of benefits.

Advocacy

The Company works to keep maritime matters at the forefront of our representative’s minds, and to educate and advocate on issues that are important to us all. We base these efforts on the needs and views of our members, so we can give you a voice.

We organise and attend events that recognise your achievements as a master mariner, or supporter of master mariners, and to maintain the prestige which this profession rightly deserves. We also look forward to the needs of future mariners, who will reach their career pinnacle in a very different operating environment – which we as a Company needs to adjust to. We believe it is important that the vast combined wisdom of our older members is available to the master mariners of today and those of tomorrow, and that the passing of the baton is encouraged and enjoyed.

Socialising and Networking

Equally important are the social advantages of membership, which can best be accessed by joining your local branch.  While each branch operates under the same structure, they have their own unique style.  These differences reflect history, the nature of the maritime industry in each area and the interests and needs of the membership in that region.  To get a feel for your local branch, you are welcome to attend meetings/events as a non-member.  Just contact your local branch secretary here.  We are sure you will find passionate and interesting mariners to share a story with and make many useful contacts.

Join CoMMA

There are two membership categories available on application:

  • Ordinary Member – for those holding a Master certificate of competency; and
  • Associate Member – for all other persons connected with or who have an interest in the maritime industry.
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Membership Application Process

  • An application for membership should be made on the prescribed Application Form.
  • This form, signed by a Nominator and a Seconder (who must both be financial members of the Company), should be submitted to a member of the nearest Branch Court along with a copy of your curriculum vitae (CV) and your master certificate of competency (if applying for Ordinary membership).
  • The application fee is paid at the same time to the bank account stated on the application form.
  • If you cannot identify a member or a Branch of the Company, the Federal Secretary will be able to assist you.
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