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Benefits of International Ship Masters'  Association Membership

• 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.

YOU ARE INVITED

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:

TO JOIN ISMA :  

If interested in becoming a member, please contact us by email at : ismalodge15@gmail.com

 Please inform us that you would like to become a member if ISMA and  we will promptly reply to your request.

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS:

Active Professional: 

An individual who currently holds a merchant Certificate/Licence recognized by the government of Canada or the US.

Active Retired:

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.

Associate:

An individual who is associated with the marine industry

Cadet/Officer Candidate:

An individual who is enrolled in any marine academy or Marine Training Centre in pursuit of a merchant marine career.

Honorary

Bestowed upon individuals recognized for their contribution and achievement in the marine industry.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES:   

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 2024/2025

They  are payable in January of each year, by mail or by Etransfer to:

2025 LODGE OFFICERS:

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:                                           Thomas Monsma

Sentinel:                                          Capt. Peter Klaassen

Marshal:                                          Mr. Don Hicks

Chaplain:                                         Reverend  Jim Anglin

Mariners’ Service Captain:    Capt. Ray Schrempf

Shanty Man:                                   Tugboat Tom "Pinky" Pink   

Canadian Navigation/Legislation & Engineering Committee: Seann O’Donoughue

Lodge 15 Web Master/Historian:   Seann O’Donoughue

Canadian Scholarship Committee:    Colin McNeil & Seann O’Donoughue

 Grand Lodge Canadian  Investment Committee:    Seann O’Donoughue, Thomas Foster, Thomas Aulinger.

"Supporting the safety of Mariners and 

promoting the Marine Industry since 1891"