MEMBERSHIP

Membership my be requested by filling out our Application Form

WHY BELONG TO SMPE 

SMPE is a Professional Organization "to develop a cooperative spirit and friendship among members, to be of mutual assistance to each other and to promote and protect the interests and welfare of the American Merchant Marine".

Since it's founding in 1946, members have supported each other's interests and relied on each other to share solutions to technical problems and pass on the information to others in our field.

Membership is open to persons involved in the maritime industries and meeting all the requirements outlined in the Societies By-Laws. 

The Society offers contact with all areas of the industry by interaction within the membership itself, monthly technical meetings, a yearly forum, this web sight and social gatherings such as a golf outing and dinner dance.  In addition all members are able to apply for student loans through our Scholarship program.

MONTHLY TECHNICAL MEETINGS 

The Society supports technical education through sponsorship of technical papers applicable to the Marine Industry and our annual industry forum.  Often these papers are sponsored jointly with other organizations like SNAME or IME

SOCIAL EVENTS 

Social events like our annual Dinner Dance, Golf Outing and other family oriented affairs help bring members and their families closer together to improve relationships and friendships.  Check out our Photo Gallery and you'll SEE what I mean!

SCHOLARSHIPS

With the ever increasing cost of education SMPE is again there to assist it's members.  Members in good standing may apply for interest free scholarship loans for their children.  For information click on our link to our Scholarship Loan Program

CAREER ENHANCEMENT
The Society is also about networking.  You have access to the cream of the Industry.
If you are looking to further your career, submit your Resume and check our Jobs Listings.