Our Association is unlike most others serving the Maritime Industry. We are uniquely focused and our "Company Membership" is restricted to business establishments that are actively and regularly engaged in business as ship brokers or agents operating in the United States or Canada for at least one year.  For companies whose business regularly interfaces with our membership, the Association also extends "Affiliate Membership."

COMPANY MEMBER

Ship Broker - A company who arranges for or negotiates the employment of vessels under bareboat, voyage, or time chartered contracts or who arrange for the buying and selling of ships for unaffiliated principals/companies.

Agents - A person or company who have a contact with a shipowning company to perform all acts in connection with a specific transaction. Liner, port, and tramp agents are eligible for membership in ASBA.  ASBA Agent Members must submit all requirements of the ASBA Guidelines for Certification. (See "Agent Members" Section)

AFFILIATE MEMBERS

Affiliate Members of the Association enjoy all of the same benefits as Company Members with the exception of voting privileges and holding office.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

All members enjoy both tangible & intangible benefits

Network via ASBA Sponsored Social Events

Enjoy discounted rates for all ASBA Events, Education and Seminars

For full details - visit "Benefits of Membership" page

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ANNUAL DUES

Dues are paid on the basis of a two-tier membership. Companies with three or more brokers/agents or Affiliate members pay a $800.00 annual dues. Companies with one or two brokers/agents pay a $450.00 annual dues. Dues will be invoiced once the application is approved by the membership and your election to membership is confirmed.

TO BECOME A MEMBER

Very simple, print the appropriate membership application and sponsor form listed in the right-hand column on this page.  Check our member roster to identify two Company Members as sponsors.  Forward the completed application and your completed sponsor forms for consideration at our next Board of Directors meeting.

"Contact Us"  with any questions concerning eligibility for membership.