Membership

Like any professional organization, Mooring Master & Ship Pilots Association Of Nigeria requires a sound membership base and volunteers to operate effectively. MMSPAN is only as good as its membership.
While members are entitled to expect us to advocate the professional interests of pilots, MMSPAN relies on its members to give us direction. The Executive recognizes that strong membership is the key to the success of MMSPAN, and will enable us to continue to be a respected voice in the Maritime industry.

We are often asked by pilots, “…what do I get for my MMSPAN membership?” To answer this question, we point to the following:

• • As an MMSPAN member you are part of an association that has the professional interests of marine pilots as its number one priority, working with other industry stakeholders, domestically and internationally, to ensure high standards are maintained in our profession.
  • All MMSPAN members currently benefit from the recently revised IMO standards for rigging pilot ladders which was influenced largely by submissions.
  • As the nationally recognized professional body, MMSPAN is able to develop best practice policies, set national standards, and influence international standards, on relevant aspects of pilotage. For example, PPU operations, pilot ladder hull magnets, helicopter hatch access, pilot boat design, competition in pilotage, pilot training (initial and ongoing), simulator use, PPE requirements, etc
  • With its vast pool of maritime knowledge and experience, MMSPAN, with members input, has the ability to provide expert advice to industry on all pilotage related matters and many port operations and design issues.
  • MMSPAN has developed an online Continuous Professional Development (CPD) program, available to any pilotage jurisdiction that wish to participate. This program was developed to enable all pilots to be able to maintain minimum standards in all aspects of training that are relevant to pilotage.
  • MMSPAN is host to the Pilot Training Advisory Board. This board is represented by many industry organizations and considers current and future issues relevant to pilot recruitment and training.
  • MMSPAN has a peer support program available to all pilots. This program is supported by psychologists that understand our industry and are independent of any employers. A number of pilots from around Australia have undergone Peer Support training to enable them to further assist pilots at a local level.
  • MMSPAN conduct workshops and conferences every year at various ports around the country that are organised by local MMSPAN members. These workshops are reasonably priced thanks to industry sponsorship. At these multi day events industry stakeholders and pilots hear from a variety of speakers that are experts in their field, enabling participants to keep up with industry trends and network with stakeholders.
  • MMSPAN members are entitled to discounts for registration at our workshops and conferences.
  • The MMSPAN website https://www.mmspan.org is becoming a valuable tool for members to stay connected with the Institute and have their say on any issues that concern them. The website is still being developed but currently contains:
    • • Information on workshops and conferences
      • Papers from workshops and conferences
      • Incident reports
      • MMSPAN position papers
      • Access to the CPD program
      • MMSPAN notices
      • Memberships forms
  • MMSPAN has a social media presence, members can stay connected with the MMSPAN Facebook page.
  • Safe Passage is MMSPAN ’s quarterly magazine which includes news, views and articles on pilotage, shipping and port related topics, member input is most welcome.
  • MMSPAN membership, as a professional organization, may be tax deductible.
  • An MMSPAN membership enables pilots to feel connected with a group of like minded professionals and perhaps stay in touch with old shipmates and meet new ones.
  • As an MMSPAN member you are represented by an enthusiastic executive who commit considerable time and energy to the profession.

We need your support to enable us to maintain the momentum.

To become a member please

Kindly download our membership form, fill it and send to our email.

Please return the completed application form via email or post to:
Address: 1B, Senator Muse Road Off Oduduwa Apapa GRA, Lagos, Nigeria
Email: contact@mmspan.org