Nautical Institute

Nautical Institute
AbbreviationNI
Formation1971
TypeProfessional Body
HeadquartersLondon, SE1
United Kingdom
Membership7,000
Official language
English
Websitehttp://www.nautinst.org

The Nautical Institute (NI) is an international professional organisation for maritime professionals, based in the United Kingdom. It was established in 1971 and has the status of a company limited by guarantee and is registered with the Charity Commission. It has over 7,000 members in over 110 countries.[1] It publishes a members' newsletter "Seaways" and organizes meetings.

There are four levels of membership for qualified maritime professionals;[2]

  • Fellow (FNI)
  • Associate Fellow (AFNI)
  • Member (MNI)
  • Associate Member (AMNI)

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