Network

Networking and professional contacts are increasingly important in today´s society. Not only professional methods, but also scientific approaches are of high value and should be considered conjointly when analyzing a given situation.
To contribute to the latest cruise industry discussions and mutually develop new approaches SeaConsult HAM GmbH is a member of various cruise associations, scientific and professional congresses as well as actively participating in cruise education.
In addition, SeaConsult frequently contributes to different media productions with cruise related statements, discussions and publications.

Furthermore, Helge H. Grammerstorf is Vice President of the IG RiverCruise.

SeaConsult is…

… a member and/or contributor to various associations and organizations:

	Association	Purpose of Association
	European Cruise Council [Associated Member]	“The European Cruise Council (ECC) represents the leading cruise companies operating in Europe and has 24 cruise members and 29 associate members. The ECC promotes the interests of cruise ship operators within Europe, liaising closely with the EU Commission and the European Parliament. The Council also promotes cruising to a wider public audience to encourage expansion of the European cruise market.” (source: HP European Cruise Council)
	IG RiverCruise [Member and Vice President (Helge H. Grammerstorf)]	“As well as representing the members’ common, fundamental interests and concerns relevant for river cruises towards third parties, IG RiverCruise sees itself at the same time as a contact and representative of the European river cruise sector. Other tasks include the promotion and development of the image of the river cruise sector taking into special account the topics of training, safety and environmental protection and keeping in contact with organisations, institutions, umbrella associations and associations closely related to the sector.” (source: HP IG River Cruise)
	Cruise Research Society [Member]	“The purpose of the association is to: Promote science and research in the field of maritime tourism and cruise management. More specifically, CRS organises, endorses and sponsors: - Scientific events (i.e. conferences, symposia workshops, etc.) - Scientific publications - Research projects - Awarding of research projects - Development of education & training concepts and material - Active support of and commitment to the WTO’s Code of Ethics (abbr: World Tourism Organization - Global Code of Ethics)“ (source: HP Cruise Research Society)
	Passenger Shipping Association [Member]	"The PSA is the trade association for the cruise and ferry industry in the UK. The company was originally set up in 1958 as an association of passenger ship owners, under the name Ocean Travel Development (OTD). In 1976 OTD changed its name to Passenger Shipping Association as it was thought this better reflected the purposes of the association. The PSA is now widely recognised as the body that truly represents all passenger shipping interests within the UK. Objectives: The promotion of travel by sea by the public. To encourage expansion in the volume of passenger travel by sea and river. To work towards the removal or prevention of the imposition of restrictions or taxes on passenger travel by sea. To advise member lines to ensure that passengers travel in a safe, healthy and secure environment." (source: HP PSA)
	Seatrade Europe [Steering Committee Member]	"Founded in 1970, Seatrade is a well-established brand in the international cruise and maritime community. Its publications, events, management training, award schemes and websites cover every aspect of cruise and maritime activity and are known and respected around the globe. Seatrade's principal strength is its ability to bring key people together, encouraging innovation and facilitating better communication within the industry." (source: HP Seatrade Global)
	gmec [Steering Committee Member]	"gmec ist the first global maritime environmental congress. It brings all the important industry segments together with the hope of initiating further international agreements regarding shipping and the environment." (source: HP gmec)
	University of Applied Sciences, Bremerhaven [Advisory board of the faculty and degree "Cruise Industry Management"]	"The Cruise Industry Management (CIM) programme educates future leaders for the tourism and cruise sector. The aim is for graduates - after a short period of induction - to take on responsibility and be in a position to perform tasks independently at home and abroad. The concept of the CIM programme was developed in close cooperation with enterprises in the cruise sector and in accordance with their requirements. CIM is a business degree programme with a major focus on the tourism and cruise sector." (source: CIM Information Brochure)
	Seatrade Cruise Masterclass (Cambridge) [Lecturer]	"Seatrade Cruise Masterclass is an intensive, five-day residential course aimed at newcomers in need of a solid foundation, as well as those already working in the cruise industry who wish to broaden their knowledge and perspective. Students will learn new skills and gain valuable information about this continually developing industry from leading cruise specialists." (source: HP Seatrade Cruise Academy)
… regularly lecturing at:
	Seatrade Miami
	Seatrade Europe
	Seatrade Med

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