To Join SOCP

If your organization is interested in becoming a member of SOCP, and meets the eligibility requirements described in the Section Who Is Eligible, please contact Todd Ripley, Maritime Administration by phone at 202-366-2625 or Sharon LeGrand, Maritime Administration by phone at 202-366-4151 for additional details.

Why Join?

Membership in the Ship Operations Cooperative Program... Provides the opportunity to conduct high priority ship operations improvement projects at a fraction of the cost of doing them independently. Provides a vehicle by which U.S. shipping companies can work together to solve common problems relating to vessel operations. Provides membership with a cost sharing, industry-wide research & development program not economically feasible on an individual basis. Allows new technologies to be explored using the combined resources of private industry, labor and government working together. Provides the strength of a united consortium when making recommendations to state, federal , and international regulatory organizations. Allows members to share in the results of onboard evaluations of new products.

Who is Eligible?

Any U.S. based commercial or government maritime organization such as ship operators, shipyards, ship designers, equipment manufacturers, marine insurance companies, and educational institutions with a maritime training program may be considered for membership. In addition, all international ship classification societies are eligible to join.