Bluebridge is a passenger ferry service that operates across Cook Strait, connecting Wellington in the North Island and Picton in the South Island of New Zealand. It is a brand of StraitNZ, a New Zealand transport company. Bluebridge offers both passenger and freight services. bluebridge.co.nz

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) provides an authoritative voice for over 1,200 practitioners in New Zealand. This ensures that our views are sought by central and local government, as well as other forums and interest groups, in matters that impact the industry. CILT supports NZMS qualifications and provides membership to graduates. cilt.co.nz

China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company (COSCO), one of the major multinational enterprises in the world, is China’s largest and the world’s leading group specialising in global shipping, modern logistics and shipbuilding and repairing, ranking 327th in Fortune Global 500. en.coscoshipping.com

NZMS enjoys a long-standing relationship with the Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association (CBAFF), providing customised training to staff in dangerous goods and IATA. cbaff.org.nz

Environment Southland generously supports students with scholarships each year. es.govt.nz

G.T. International Logistics is an Auckland company based in Airport Oaks that hosts regular site visits for our students. gtlogistics.co.nz

The Global Maritime Education & Training Association (GlobalMET) was formed to promote, develop and support, in the spirit of cooperation, the common interests of its members in all matters concerning the development and quality of maritime education and training. NZMS has a lifetime membership with GlobalMET. globalmet.org

The authorised Education Consultant for Manukau Institute of Technology with an exclusive right to recruit international marine engineering students from India into the NZMS. indopacificservices.com

The International Marine Simulator Forum (IMSF) is an organisation for professionals involved in advancing maritime education, training, and research through the use of simulation. NZMS is a lifetime member. imsf.org

International Maritime Education and Training Australia (IMETA) provides maritime education, training, consultancy, certification, and educational services all under one roof. NZMS has a training agreement with IMETA. imeta.com.sg

The International Maritime Lecturers Association (IMLA) is a borderless forum: a roundtable for discussions on sea-related issues formed by teachers and other interested parties from around the world, dedicated to mediating in the Maritime Education and Training (MET) process. NZMS is a lifetime member. imla.co

KiwiRail is a state-owned enterprise in New Zealand responsible for operating the national railway network, including both freight and passenger services, as well as the Interislander ferry service. It also owns and maintains the rail infrastructure and provides engineering services for its upkeep. kiwirail.co.nz

Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) generously provide electronic charts (teaching material) and support to NZMS. linz.govt.nz

Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) is the national maritime regulatory, compliance and response agency. MNZ is responsible for, amongst others, the New Zealand seafarer qualifications framework and standards, and the issuing of seafarers’ certificates. maritimenz.govt.nz

The Nautical Institute is an international representative body for maritime professionals involved in the control of sea-going ships. NZMS is an accredited provider of the Nautical Institute Dynamic Positioning (DP) courses. nautinst.org

The New Zealand Marine Transport Association (NZMTA) is the only independent association that represents the maritime passenger sector, including tourism, charter and transport. marinetransport.co.nz

The New Zealand Maritime Pilots Association (NZMS) is an associated member. nzmpa.org

The New Zealand Merchant Service Guild (NZMSG) is the union representing maritime pilots, masters, deck officers, tug masters, launch masters and shore-based personnel who hold maritime qualifications and work in a supervisory capacity. NZMSG generously offers sponsorship for a student. nzmsg.co.nz

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) is responsible for managing the New Zealand Qualifications Framework, administering the secondary school system, recognising qualifications, and setting standards for specific units, as well as providing independent quality assurance for non-university education providers. nzqa.govt.nz

The New Zealand Shippers’ Council (NZSC) is the principal association representing New Zealand’s major cargo owners, including many of the country’s biggest exporters and importers. NZSC generously awards prizes to our supply chain management graduates each year. The council also contribute to material development and assists us in keeping our qualifications current and fresh. shipperscouncil.co.nz

NZMS has enjoyed a long relationship with the Port of Tauranga, which hosts annual student site visits. port-tauranga.co.nz

Ports of Auckland Ltd supports the training of all maritime professionals and works with NZMS to provide secure housing of lifeboats and access to a mooring shed and port facilities. They also provide guest speakers when requested. poal.co.nz

Quadrant Pacific delivers a full range of market-leading shipping and logistics services, handling virtually every aspect of your shipping needs and vessel requirements through one of New Zealand’s largest agency networks. Quadrant Pacific and Swire Shipping (formerly known as The China Navigation Company) generously sponsor prizes for NZMS students each year. quadrantpacific.co.nz / swirecnco.com

SeaWays Consultants is an Australian company providing quality training, auditing, assessing and general consultancy to the towage sector. NZMS and SeaWays are undertaking a joint venture providing the SeaWays Tugmaster Training programmes. seaways.net.au

NZMS enjoys a long-standing relationship with Shipping New Zealand, providing customised training to industry staff each year. We also have a training partnership that provides extended online study. shippingnz.org.nz

TradeWindow Prodoc offers a range of software solutions, custom-built to integrate with your business, that take the hassle out of documentation compliance. TradeWindow Prodoc sponsors industry software used by NZMS students. myprodoc.com

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) is a government agency responsible for investigating transport accidents. The agency investigates aviation, marine, and rail accidents and incidents that occur in New Zealand, with the aim of preventing similar occurrences in the future. taic.org.nz

Viking is the leading cruise ship and superyacht crew management specialist, primarily offering career opportunities globally for officers and crew of all positions. Viking Recruitment awards an annual prize to a student meeting set criteria. vikingcrew.com