Join CIRM

CIRM's membership consists of companies from across the marine electronics industry. From manufacturers of navigation and communication equipment through to service providers and servicing companies, CIRM's membership covers the full industry spectrum.

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Benefits of CIRM Membership

• Belong to a powerful industry association with representation throughout the international marine electronics industry;
• Participate in regulatory meetings under the CIRM banner, including IMO, IEC, ITU and ISO;
• Assist in the development of international standards and regulations affecting your products and services;
• Receive continuous technical support and advice from the CIRM Secretariat;
• Participate in CIRM meetings, which provide a uniquely focused forum for networking and business development;
• Receive industry news and developments, meeting reports and event summaries;
• Access MyCIRM - the private member portal on the CIRM website - which provides specialist information and documentation.

Types of Membership

Details of the membership and fee structure, and procedures for application and resignation, are set out in the CIRM Articles of Association (as amended to April 2015). These should be read in full before applying. The Articles of Association are available above.

The appropriate membership category for a new applicant is at the discretion of the CIRM Board, subject to ratification by the membership at the next Annual General Meeting. Criteria for membership are normally applied as follows:

• Full Membership is for companies whose core business is in the manufacture, operation or servicing of maritime radiocommunication or navigation systems or equipment. Full Members are entitled to vote at CIRM meetings and to nominate delegates for election to the CIRM Board.
• Associate Membership is available to companies that do not qualify for full membership, but have an interest in the field of maritime electronics, who support the aims of CIRM and are prepared to play an active part in its work. They are not entitled to vote or to serve on the CIRM Board, but they receive all the other benefits of membership.
• Affiliate Membership is available to any organisation or company which trades in the commercial maritime industry by way of owning, managing and/or operating ships. They are not entitled to vote or to serve on the CIRM Board, but they receive many other benefits of membership.

How to apply

Completed application forms should be signed, scanned, and emailed to CIRM. Membership will normally be activated and passwords issued as soon as the application is approved by the Membership Committee. The application form is available above and also direct from the Secretariat. The Secretary-General will be glad to discuss details and provide further information.