The Confederation of European Maritime Technology Societies (CEMT) is an independent confederation of professional institutions (those involved in education and professional development) and learned societies (those facilitating the exchange of information) in the field of maritime technology. It was founded as the West European Confederation of Marine Technology Societies (WEMT) in 1971, and reformed as CEMT in 2003, to embrace all maritime professional societies.in Europe
Through its member Societies, CEMT is able to call upon the knowledge, skills and experience of over 35,000 professional naval architects, marine engineers and others in the field of maritime technology. It is therefore uniquely placed to contribute to the success of the European maritime industry.
Professional institutions and learned societies in the field of maritime technology in the countries of Europe are eligible to become members of CEMT.
The Confederation is governed by a Council of representatives of each constituent society. The Chairman of the Council is a senior member of a constituent society, elected by the Council, and serves for a period of two years. CEMT is registered as an independent foundation, and is funded solely by its members. More about CEMT members....
The Council meets twice a year, and is served by a permanent Secretary. More about CEMT meetings....
CEMT has Non Government Organisation (NGO) status with the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR). More about CEMT NGO activities...,
The CEMT Award is presented to individuals or organisations which are considered by the Council of CEMT to have made a significant contribution to the European Maritime industry. More about the CEMT Award...
CEMT organises the annual International Conference on Postgraduate Research in the Field of Maritime Technology which provides an opportunity for younger postgraduates to present and discuss their work, and to meet with other postgraduates from universities and industry in a conference environment. The conference is free to postgraduates. More about the International Conference on Postgraduate Research in the Field of Maritime Technology...