The Alliance is a publicly and privately funded initiative of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, an international professional membership body and learned society for all marine professionals.
Maritime industries benefit directly in terms of improved offshore safety, improved operational efficiency and optimal utilisation of operational assets.
The oceans are a critical driver of global weather and climate. An ability to understand oceans and seas makes possible improved response to natural hazards, improved accuracy of weather forecasts, seasonal forecasts and future climate projections and more effective management of fisheries, aquaculture, energy and water resources and transportation.
For industry in general this improved understanding translates into better asset management, more effective investment appraisal and better informed long-term strategic planning.
The MIA seeks to ensure that industry plays an effective role in the design and implementation of ocean observation, monitoring and forecasting systems and gains maximum benefit from the information such systems provide.
