The chance to meet professional mariners with the same interests and concerns as your own.
A forum in which to exchange opinions and ideas on issues concerning marine operations and safety.
Being informed of happenings in the marine industry through our bi-monthly newsletter, the ISMA Letter.
The opportunity to meet and discuss issues with industry and regulatory officials.
The opportunity to play an essential part in the future of our profession.
Recognition by your peers through your involvement in an organization of Merchant Marine officers for the betterment of our profession.
Only through a commitment to the benefit of our profession can our voices continue to be heard and respected. If you support the goals and philosophy of ISMA, if you want to make a difference in your profession, and if you enjoy meeting and sharing friendship with marine people from around the Great Lakes, you are invited to join us through membership in one of the following categories:
An individual who currently holds a merchant Certificate/Licence recognized by the government of Canada or the US.
An individual who holds or has held a merchant marine certificate/license recognized by the government of Canada or the US but is now retired from active service.
An individual who is associated with the marine industry
An individual who is enrolled in any marine academy or Marine Training Centre in pursuit of a merchant marine career.
Bestowed upon individuals recognized for their contribution and achievement in the marine industry.
ANNUAL DUES can be paid by E-transfer or by mailing a cheque, to our Lodge Secretary, Capt. Thomas Aulinger.
Active Professional $100
Associate Member $70
Retired $60
Officer Candidate $10 - REDUCED From the annual fee of $20.00 FOR 2025/2026
They are payable in January of each year, by mail or by Etransfer to:
Elected executive:
President: Capt. Seann O’Donoughue
1st Vice President: Capt. Mike Rodaway
2nd Vice President: Capt. Tom Foster
Co Secretary-Treasurers: Capt. Thomas Aulinger & Capt. Colin MacNeil
Convention Delegate: Ian D'Mello Alternate: Capt. Seann O’Donoughue
Appointments:
Warden: Capt. Greg Aldworth
Sentinel: Capt. Peter Klaassen
Marshal: C/E Evan Dubblestyne
Chaplain: Reverend Jim Anglin
Mariners’ Service Captain: Capt. Ray Schrempf
Canadian Navigation/Legislation & Engineering Committee: Seann O’Donoughue
Lodge 15 Web Master/Historian: Seann O’Donoughue
Media and Technology Professional: Erin Carey
Canadian Scholarship Committee: Colin McNeil & Seann O’Donoughue
Grand Lodge Canadian Investment Committee: Seann O’Donoughue, Thomas Foster.