The Yacht Designers and Surveyors Association is the most widely recognised organisation representing the best in yacht designers and surveyors.
The International Institiute of Marine Surveyors (IIMS) is an independant, non-political organisation promoting professionalism, recognition and training of marine surveyors worldwide.
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is the national body for all forms of boating.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is a UK executive agency working to prevent loss of life at sea and is responsible for implimenting British and International maritime law and safety
policy.