The HKSOA has now updated its very popular "Think Maritime" booklet, which is aimed at those who would like to find out more about the maritime industry. Copies of the booklet, with text in English and Chinese, are available from the Secretariat.

There are many resources on the internet for those interested to find out more about the shipping industry. These are just a few…

The International Shipping Federation (ISF) has produced a short film on careers in International Shipping, which can be watched at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfW3-9697sI
A high definition copy of the DVD is available on request from the Hong Kong Shipowners Association.

Scottish TV (stv) has produced a six part TV series on The Merchant Navy. All six episodes can be watched at
http://video.stv.tv/bc/Programmes/programmes-themerchantnavy/?page=1

Amazing short video by renowned Sydney photographer, Keith Loutit, of Port Botany Container Terminal - http://vimeo.com/5137183

The Maritime Industry Foundation has developed an interactive website, with games, a kidzone and other attractions.
www.maritimeindustryfoundation.com

Newcastle University and NYK Lines have developed a Key Stage 2 learning environment about the shipping industry.
http://www.inspiringseas.co.uk/

Marisec, the secretariat for the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Shipping Federation (ISF), has developed on-line information about the industry
www.marisec.org/careers/intro.htm

The maritime cluster in the UK has promoted shipping careers through its Sea Vision campaign.
www.seavisionuk.org

Various maritime organizations in Singapore have developed a Singapore Maritime Careers website.
http://www.maritimecareers.com.sg/

Other interesting websites:

Marine Society and Sea Cadets – www.ms-sc.org

Nautical Institute – www.nautinst.org

Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST)
www.imarest.org/careers/carinmar/default.asp

Australian Shipowners Association: Careers at Sea
http://www.careersatsea.com.au/

SeaGrant Marine Careers - http://www.marinecareers.net/