The Stichting Confederation of European Maritime Technology Societies

The Stichting Confederation of European Maritime Technology Societies (CEMT) is an independent confederation of professional institutions and learned societies in the field of maritime technology. Established as a registered stichting under Dutch law, CEMT serves as a forum for the exchange of information and views related to education, professional development, and scientific advancement in maritime technology. Its member societies include professional institutions involved in maritime education and development, representing over 35,000 experts such as naval architects and marine engineers across Europe. Funded solely by its member societies, CEMT holds NGO status with both the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the European Union. The organization contributes to European maritime industry success by facilitating collaboration among its members and organizing international conferences, including the annual Postgraduate Research Conference in Maritime Technology. CEMT also offers advice on maritime engineering careers and organizes events to promote the sector. Its lobbying activities primarily focus on influencing EU policy to support the growth and development of maritime technology, promoting educational initiatives, and fostering innovation within the maritime industry. Through its network and expertise, CEMT is well positioned to represent maritime technological interests at the EU level and engage with EU institutions to advocate for favorable regulatory and funding frameworks for the sector.

Registered under Dutch law as a stichting.
NGO status with the UN Economic Commission for Europe and EU.
Representing over 35,000 maritime technology professionals.
Funded by member societies.
Headquarters in London, UK.

No related lobbyists found.

Maritime Technology
Education and Professional Development in Maritime Engineering
Scientific and Technical Exchange in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Industry Advocacy for Maritime Sector

CEMT networks extensively with:

Its member professional institutions and learned societies across Europe
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR)
European research projects and academic maritime institutions
Other maritime-related organizations and European industry groups.

Based on available data, specific annual financial expenditure for lobbying by CEMT in the EU Transparency Register is not explicitly detailed in public summaries. Exact lobbying cost breakdowns by year since registration are not accessible publicly, indicating possibly modest expenditures primarily funded by member contributions.

CEMT interacts with multiple EU institutions involved in maritime policy, education, and innovation, including:

European Commission directorates related to transport, research, and education
European Parliament committees focused on transport and industry
Advisory groups and expert committees relevant to maritime technology.

Documented meetings include participation in EU consultations, expert group meetings on maritime technology and transport, and engagement in EU conferences such as the European Shipping Summit 2025. Specific meeting listings since registration in the EU Transparency Register till June 2025 are limited, but CEMT is known to participate actively in maritime and transport-related policy dialogues in Brussels.