To promote and establish the status of qualified shipping personnel in commercial organizations and industries

To promote the interests of the shipping communities and the development of improved methods in the shipping trade

To stimulate and promote the interest of shipping personnel to acquire higher qualification in modern shipping

To hold conferences and meetings for the discussion of professional affairs, interests and duties, the reading of papers, and the delivery of lectures; to compile and revise registers of the Institute, to issue copies of such papers, lectures and professional records from time to time to Members of the Institute, and generally to collect, and publish information of services or such interests to members of the profession or similar business and the public at large

To do such other lawful things as are conducive and incidental to the attainment of the objects and welfare of the Members, including affiliation.