IFSMA was formed in 1974 by Eight National Shipmasters' Associations to unite the World's serving Shipmasters into a single professional co-ordinated body. It is a non-profit making apolitical organisation dedicated solely to the interest of the serving Shipmaster. The Federation is formed of around 11,000 Shipmasters from sixty Countries either through their National Associations or as Individual Members.

An Introduction to IFSMA





Video Guide on making payments to IFSMA.


HEADLINE INFORMATION

ICS Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for Shipping Industry (version 1.0) 3rd March 2020

WHO and IMO Coronavirus advice with links for updates

International Maritime Health Association - Coronavirus Advice (28-1-2020)

Advice on preparing for coronavirus - see IFSMA Log

Council of Europe Lives Saved report

IFSMA Secretary General Interview on BBC Radio 4 12-7-2019

IFSMA Secretary General's Interview on BBC Radio 4 14-6-2019

Best Management Practices 5th Edition - BMP5

Global Counter Piracy Guidance - GMBP


MACN Annual Report 2017


IFSMA Privacy Policy



IFSMA Strategic Plan 2017-2022
Includes 5 Key Challenges
Click front cover for link to full document