Incorporated by Royal Charter, we are a City of London Livery Company with membership open to British and Commonwealth Master Mariners from the Merchant and Royal Navies. The company has three main interests: Maintaining and developing professional standards, education & training and charitable giving. Formed in 1926 our aims are: • to encourage and maintain a high and honourable standard of ability and professional conduct in the officers of the British Merchant Navy • to promote and maintain in all respects efficient and friendly co-operation between the Merchant Navy and the Royal Navy • to be available for advice and consultation on all questions concerning or affecting the Merchant Navy, or judicial, commercial, scientific, educational or technical matters.