An Honourable Company

We are a City of London Livery Company with membership open to Seafarers from the Merchant and Royal Navies, as well as those who work in or have an affiliation with the Maritime Industry.

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Our Role as a Livery Company

Today there are more than 110 liveries and though trading conditions changed, since their inception, their work is as pertinent as it always has been.

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Meet the Master

On the 1st May 2024, Lt Cdr. Les Chapman CMMar FNI RN became the new Master of The Honourable Company of Master Mariners.

The Master - Lt Cdr. Les Chapman CMMar FNI RN

Being a Member

The three main strands forming the basis of your membership are represented by those which underpin any livery company, namely professional representation, education and training and charitable giving.

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Latest news and announcements

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30 Oct 2023

National Coastwatch Institution Visit

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30 Oct 2023

Declarations October Court 2022

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23 Oct 2023

Declarations November 2022

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23 Oct 2023

Declarations June 2023

June 2023 Declarations

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23 Oct 2023

MPC - Kind Leadership Report v3 (Final).pdf

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3 Sep 2023

Merchant Navy Day Service, Glasgow 2023

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16 Aug 2023

28th July Declaration Ceremony 2023

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14 Jul 2023

Declarations July 2023

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3 Jul 2023

Declarations June 2023

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Our aims

Encourage and maintain a high and honourable standard of ability and professional conduct in the officers of the British Merchant Navy

Promote and maintain in all respects efficient and friendly cooperation between the Merchant Navy and the Royal Navy

Advice and consultation on all questions concerning or affecting the Merchant Navy, or judicial, commercial, scientific, educational or technical matters relating thereto

Our Philanthropy Work

A major aspect of any livery company is supporting those in time of need. The Honourable Company provides support to seafarers during difficult times as well as providing funds for the encouragement of careers at sea.

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Our Mentoring Scheme

Through this voluntary service the Honourable Company offers support, encouragement, advice and assistance to the mentees as they progress through the various stages of their career, starting as a Cadet.

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Chartered Master Mariner Scheme

Are you an inspirational, high achieving, trend-setting leader within the maritime industry? Want to be acknowledged, globally, as someone who is of eminence within the Master Mariners’ profession?

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