Useful links

Bachmann Marine Services (Guernsey) Ltd

They are the recognised leader in the field of offshore employment services, payroll administration and personnel management services to the marine and offshore industry.

Maritime and Coastguard Agency
This Agency is responsible throughout the UK for implementing the Government’s maritime safety policy.
That includes co-ordinating search and rescue at sea through Her Majesty’s Coastguard, and checking that ships meet UK and international safety rules. We work to prevent the loss of lives at the coast and at sea, to ensure that ships are safe, and to prevent coastal pollution Safer Lives, Safer Ships, Cleaner Seas.

Nautilus International
The Nautilus International mission is to be an independent financially viable international trade union and professional organisation, committed to equal opportunities, providing a high quality, cost‑effective service to members and welfare to needy seafarers and their dependants.

Software for People
Software for people are dedicated to the delivery of effective and high-quality HR & Payroll solutions, through the development of software and supply of services that precisely match the unique needs of each client - and that can continue to evolve as these needs change, year after year.

Royal National Lifeboat Institution
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. We provide a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service around the coasts of the UK and RoI, as well as a seasonal lifeguard service on many of the busiest beaches in England and Wales.

The Mission to Seafarers
The Mission to Seafarers provides help and support to those in need. As a Christian agency, we work in more than 230 ports caring for the practical and spiritual welfare of seafarers of all nationalities and faiths.

Met Office
The UK’s National Weather Service. A Trading Fund within the Ministry of Defence, operating on a commercial basis under set targets.

Lloyd's List
Lloyd’s List has been informing and guiding the thinking of business leaders and decision-makers the world over. Two and a half centuries later, the culture that spawned the provision of expert, authoritative coverage of the global shipping markets is as strong as ever.

HM Revenue & Customs
Our purpose is to make sure that the money is available to fund the UK's public services. We also help families and individuals with targeted financial support.

Flying Fish
We are a leading provider of maritime training courses for those wishing to work in the yachting industry. Our courses also include the MCA STCW95 accredited modules, MCA SSO (Ship Security Officer) and bespoke AP (Anti Piracy) courses as part of a tailored Maritime Security Officer package.”

Department for Transport
The Department's aim is transport that works for everyone. This means a transport system which balances the needs of the economy, the environment and society.
The Department provides leadership across the transport sector to achieve its objectives, working with regional, local and private sector partners to deliver many of the services. This section contains information on the Department's aims and objectives, its organisational structure, and the responsibilities of the various affiliated agencies.

Chamber of Shipping
The Chamber of Shipping is the trade association for UK shipping industry, working to promote and protect the interests of its members

Turnstone Consultancy
Turnstone Consultancy offers HR and Accounts support to businesses in both the Marine Industry worldwide and to small businesses in Cumbria. 

Shipping Guides Limited
Shipping Guides are a world class port information provider for shipping personnel across the globe. They offer comprehensive port, harbour and cargo information, and a range of feature maps.