The Chamber offers a number of membership types tailored to your sector, ranging from full shipowning membership to associates.

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Membership Costs 2025/26

The subscription runs from 01 April  - 31 March. If joining part way through the year the fees are calculated on a pro-rata basis. 

New Shipowners, Ship Managers and Professional Members benefit from a 50% discount in the first year and 25% in the second (subject to a minimum fee of £2,142.40). Fees are subject to VAT not included below.

You can find an overview of our membership types, related costs and information in the table below:

Membership TypeDetailsCosts
Start-Up Shipowner MembershipComplete access to the full range of chamber services, policy committees and information including expertise and advice on a one-to-one basis.Free for one year.
Shipowners and Ship Managers MembershipComplete access to the full range of chamber services, policy committees and information including expertise and advice on a one-to-one basis.£267.80 per vessel managed. Minimum £2,145 per annum, Maximum £106,050 per annum. 
Overseas MembershipComplete access to the full range of chamber services, policy committees and information including expertise and advice on a one-to-one basis.There are three levels of Overseas Membership:
Small - £5,891.60 per annum
Medium - £11,783.20 per annum
Large - £17,675 per annum
Professional Membership (Non-ship operating companies)Complete access to the full range of chamber services, policy committees and information including expertise and advice on a one-to-one basis.There are three levels of Professional membership:
Small companies - £5,891.60 per annum
Large companies - £11,783.20 per annum
Classification societies - £17,674.80 per annum
Associate MembershipAccess to events, networking opportunities and affiliation with the UK Chamber.£2,142.40
Charity MemberAccess to events, networking opportunities and affiliation with the Chamber.£1,071.20 (£535.60 for small / regional charities)

Shipowners and Ship Managers Membership - Cost Breakdown

This is calculated on a tonnage basis dependant on relevant fleet and sector and subject to a minimum of £2,145 and maximum of £106,050 per annum.

Sectors£/GT
Passenger0.4326
Containers & Freight RO RO0.3193
Offshore Support Vessels0.4326
Specialist Vessels0.4326
Product/Oil/Gas Tankers0.3193
Bulk Carrier (Short Sea)0.2678
Bulk Carrier (Deep Sea)0.1646
Towage0.7519

Start-Up Shipowner Membership - Further Information

The UK Chamber is offering free membership for British start-up shipowners.

This new initiative will give homegrown entrepreneurs and start-up businesses full access to the chamber's advice and support services that will help them to understand complex regulations and procedures - ensuring they have more time to concentrate on growing their business.

Details
  • The offer is made available to start up UK shipowning companies only. It is not being made available to companies that would typically fit into professional services or associate membership categories.
  • Companies must join within their first two years of trading as a shipowner.
  • Membership will last for one year only. Companies will then be rolled over to paying chamber membership unless they notify us otherwise. Discounts of 50% and 25% in the following two years offered to new paying members will still apply.
  • The offer is for ‘full’ membership, with all the rights that full membership entails.
  • The joining procedure will be the same as any other company including signing the UK Chamber terms of membership and approval by the UK Chamber Board.