The strength of the WOC lies in its global network and connectivity. Our network of 35,000+ ocean industry stakeholders continues to grow. The breadth of our partnerships, including intergovernmental bodies, governments, business associations and foundations, NGOs and others enables us to effectively develop and advance the “Corporate Ocean Responsibility” agenda of the Ocean Business Community. In addition, the WOC is becoming formally recognized or accredited by a growing number of international organizations.
Partnerships
The WOC has been formally accredited by and is collaborating with a growing number of business and intergovernmental organizations in recognition of its role as the only global, multi-industry organization dedicated to ocean sustainable development, science and stewardship.
Accreditations
- Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) – Accredited Observer of SBSTTAs and COPs
- Global Business Alliance for 2030 – Member
- Group on Earth Observations (GEO) – Accredited Partner
- Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System – Member
- Industry Working Group (IWG) for Maritime Renewable Energy Investments – Member
- International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) – Accredited Observer
- International Organization for Standardization (ISO) – Accredited Liaison in ISO Sub-Committee on Underwater Acoustics
- International Seabed Authority (ISA) – Accredited Observer
- International Whaling Commission (IWC) – Accredited Observer
- Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems (NANOOS) – Member
- Petroleum Environment Research Forum (PERF) – Associate Member
- UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) – Accredited Observer of COPs
- World Benchmarking Alliance – Ally
Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)
- Dubai Council for Maritime and Maritime Industries (DCMMI)
- Environmental Law Institute (ELI)
- Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
- GEF-UNDP-IMO GloFouling Partnerships
- Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC-UNESCO)
- International Windship Association (IWSA)
- LNG Marine Fuel Institute (LNG MFI)
- Nippon Foundation – GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project
- Tunisian Maritime Cluster (CMT), SETAP Tunisia (Studies and Pilotage Company)
- Università Iuav di Venezia (IUAV)
- Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA)
- World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure (PIANC)
- World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
The WOC constantly seeks new opportunities to collaborate in support of its “Corporate Ocean Responsibility” agenda to address oceans sustainability issues and stewardship.
Key stakeholders
The WOC is the voice of the Ocean Business Community with a growing number of business associations, intergovernmental bodies, government entities, foundations, NGOs and others. This continuous dialogue enables us to effectively develop and advance the “Corporate Ocean Responsibility” agenda of the ocean business community.
Industry Associations
- Arctic Business Council
- Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO)
- European Network of Maritime Clusters (ENMC)
- International Association of Dredging Contractors (IADC)
- International Association of Geophysical Contractors (IAGC)
- International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO)
- International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
- International Coalition of Fisheries Associations (ICFA)
- International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)
- International Desalination Association (IDA)
- International Marine Minerals Society (IMMS)
- International Petroleum Industry Environment and Conservation Association (IPIECA)
- Nautical Institute
- Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI)
- Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI)
Intergovernmental Organizations
- Arctic Council
- European Commission Directorates
- U.N. Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (UN DOALOS)
- U.N. Environment Programme (UNEP)
- U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
- U.N. International Maritime Organization (IMO)
- UNEP Large Marine Ecosystems Programme
- UNEP Regional Seas Programme
Government Agencies
NGOs
- Conservation International
- International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
- The Nature Conservancy
- World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Foundations