With more specialists in more locations around the globe, LOC Group balances exceptional responsiveness with on-the-ground expertise where it is needed. Since 1979, they have been tackling the most urgent and complex challenges across the shipping, renewables, oil & gas and marine assurance and risk sectors.

Lochin Marine International Limited is a British boat building and marine services business spanning more than 40 years in the industry - one of the UK's oldest continuously operating boat building companies. Building both for the commercial and leisure sectors worldwide, there are more than 500 constructions sharing the name. Lochin craft are used as lifeboats, police patrol launches, pilot tenders, passenger carriers and other applications.

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.

Insuring a diverse range of ship-owners and charterers, London P&I Club are one of the world’s leading Protection and Indemnity Associations, in order to provide P&I, FD&D and War Risks to cover to their international membership. From tailored solutions to flexible insurance packages – all of their work is directed at meeting their members’ specific needs.

Lucion is a technology-led environmental services consultancy, providing a comprehensive range of services throughout the asset lifecycle. They are a trusted partner, helping clients navigate the complex world of regulation; saving time, money and resources.

M and M Global Forwarding are an independent freight forwarding and logistics company based in Kent, UK. They provide a range of professional services using a comprehensive network of international agents enabling them to provide their clients with a personal service.

Kilo Marine Electronics Ltd. was successfully acquired by Mackay Communications Inc. (dba Mackay Marine) in March 2022 and in January 2023, Kilo Marine was officially certified as Mackay Marine UK Ltd. They provide the highest level of service and attention to detail that has come to be expected from them over the last 18 years. They also now offer an even broader portfolio of products and a global network, with locations in 58+ ports worldwide.

Mammoet provides solutions to lifting, transporting, installing and decommissioning projects; from large and heavy to small and delicate structures. Their engineering expertise and high quality and safety standards, deliver value to a wide breadth of industry sectors and projects.

Marine Industrial Transmissions Ltd are specialists in industrial driveline solutions, ensuring the reliability of land and marine vehicles. With extensive industry experience, their expert team provides installation, repair, and maintenance for driveline systems, including marine gear and mining equipment.

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) addresses environmental issues, under International Maritime Organization's remit. Their resolutions are published in the final report of the MEPC meeting, during which they were adopted.

Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is an authority that licenses, regulates and plans marine activities in the seas and oceans around the United Kingdom, so that they're carried out in a sustainable and secure way. They help the government achieve its vision for clean, healthy, productive and biologically diverse oceans and seas.

Marine Tec Ltd. is a Marine Engineering Company based at Bucklers Hard Yard Yacht Harbour on the Beaulieu River. Covering Beaulieu, Lymington and the South Coast. The company provides quality Marine Engineering Services to meet all marine engineering requirements.

Marine-Products-Direct is a privately owned business operating with an office and warehouse in Poole, Dorset, UK. They focus on sourcing the highest quality and innovative marine products. Brands include Temo Electric Outboards, Bennett Marine Trim Tabs, Groco Marine Hardware, EchoPilot Sonar, Helly Hansen Lifejackets, Calypso ultrasonic wind meters, Anchor Lift Windlasses, Lasdrop Shaft-Seals and Rocna Anchors.

Maritime London is the promotional body for UK-based companies providing maritime professional services to the international shipping industry. Funded by well over 130 companies and organisations from a wide range of disciplines, Maritime London ensures that the UK remains a world-beating location to base a maritime-related business and to conduct maritime trade.

Maritime Research and Innovation UK (MarRI-UK) are a collaborative innovation vehicle for the UK industry and academia to jointly tackle innovation and technology challenges. They focus on research and innovation within mid TRL (3 – 7) levels to address the opportunities between 'discovery and research' and 'commercialisation' of Maritime Technologies and Systems.

Maritime Skills Alliance designs and promotes qualifications and apprenticeships for the UK’s maritime sector. WThey have developed a suite of interlocking standards and qualifications – MSQs, “Maritime Studies Qualifications” - which enable employees to progress both within their specialism and between sectors.

MDL, Part Of Renishaw plc designs and manufactures a range of ruggedised time of flight OEM laser sensors and systems for use in harsh environments. The company also produces pencil beam, fanned beam and scanning laser variants that allow for multiple traffic management applications, including vehicle detection, red light violation, over-height detection, camera triggering, ANPR, vehicle profiling and many more.

Mecal Ltd was founded in 1993 as 'Marine Engineers Certifying Authority Ltd' by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology & we still maintain close links with the Small Ships Group of the Institution. Since then MECAL has grown to become one of the leading Certifying Authorities for commercial vessels & workboats up to 24m load line length and for larger vessels under specific delegation.

Mechan Ltd is a globally renowned company in the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of handling equipment for rail depots. Engineered to withstand the constant demands of rail depots and workshops, their lifting and handling equipment is built to outperform, outlast and outsmart their rivals.

Meercat Boats is the United Kingdom's major builder of versatile steel workboats. Their versatile single and multi-hulled workboats have been sold around the world. The road transportable version offers an effective solution to the problems of fast access and mobilisation to difficult locations often far from the coast.

At Mercury Freight, they specialise in providing efficient, reliable, and flexible road freight solutions across Europe and Central Asia. With 40+ years of experience on the European Road Freight market, freight couldn’t be in safer hands. They are extremely proud to be a trusted provider for a diverse range of businesses across many industries seeking to optimise their supply chains.

MMS Ship Repair & Dry Dock Co Ltd provides a one stop shop for ship owners with all services carried out in-house performed by time-served, experienced tradesmen who are committed to working with the customer. Their priority is to ensure all jobs are completed on time, to budget and to the highest standard of workmanship.

Montrose Port Authority's aim is to develop Montrose as the port and logistics hub for North East Scotland. This will build on their existing reputation as the port of choice for key oil and gas suppliers as well as the growing offshore renewables and decommissioning sectors. They also aim to strengthen their position as a logistics hub for traditional general cargo imports and exports and a welcoming destination for the cruise industry.

The National Oceanography Centre is an independent self-governing organisation - a charitable company limited by guarantee. The NOC is funded by UK Research and Innovation to work on National Capability programmes and manages on its behalf, the National Marine Equipment Pool - Europe’s largest fleet of autonomous and robotic vehicles, and two states of the art research ships RRS Discovery and RRS James Cook.

The National Shipbuilding Office (NSO) drives transformative change to empower a globally successful, innovative and sustainable shipbuilding enterprise that works for all parts of the UK. The NSO oversees all of the Government's interests in UK shipbuilding, supports growth in the sector, and works with industry to improve productivity and competitiveness.

Navigator Gas is a shipping company owning and operating the world’s largest fleet of handy size liquefied gas carriers. With their 56 sea-going ships, they provide international seaborne transportation and regional distribution of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), petrochemical gases and ammonia for energy companies, industrial users and commodity traders.

Neptune Energy is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company with a regional focus on the North Sea, North Africa and Asia Pacific. Building on 50 years'​ experience from activities in 11 countries worldwide, their vision is to create the leading international independent E&P company within the next 5 years.

Northern Ireland Maritime & Offshore (NIMO) aims to boost job creation, regional balance, and carbon emission reduction in the maritime sector. Key members include Artemis Technologies and Belfast Harbour, signaling growth in the industry. Northern Ireland Maritime & Offshore (NIMO) comprises like-minded companies committed to working collectively for the benefit of its members and the broader Northern Ireland community.

Ocean Community Limited is a visionary company dedicated to pioneering innovative houseboat projects that seamlessly blend design with community integration and a profound connection to nature. Their focus lies in crafting modern habitat areas, such as their flagship houseboat, Neptune, which not only offer unparalleled living experiences but also combat rising sea levels and land loss, contributing to a sustainable future.

OceanBlue Logistics Limited is a trusted provider for haulage services and freight transport across the UK and worldwide. They offer both export and import via air, road, and sea freight transportation across the globe, plus all customs requirements in house with their dedicated clearance team. Their head office is in Laceby, near Grimsby, with additional offices in Bradford, Airdrie, Hull, and Manchester, United Kingdom (UK).