NGO Organisations

ID Logo Organisation Name Organisation Status Nominating Org Main Contact Website URL Email Geographic Coverage Education Expertise Other Expertise Organisation Profile Record Created Record Creator
1 Maritime Archaeology Trust UNESCO Accredited NULL Garry Momber https://maritimearchaeologytrust.org info@maritimearchaeologytrust.org International Outreach specialist,Public,Research Survey,Volunteer Co-ordination,Research,Fieldwork capabilities,Training/capacity building,Outreach The Maritime Archaeology Trust is a registered charity with 30 years’ experience in promoting marine cultural heritage. Based in the South of England we work regionally, nationally and internationally through our programmes that include the investigation of shipwrecks, submerged prehistoric landscapes and the myriad heritage in the intertidal and foreshore zones. Our education, outreach and volunteering programmes make maritime heritage available to all through events, activities, our Discovery Bus and through the Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum. 2021-05-18 08:50:25 brandon.mason@maritimearchaeolog.co.uk
5 Groupe de recherche en archéologie navale GRAN UNESCO Accredited NULL Max Guérout http://archeonavale.org/gran2012/ mrgueroutmaxadrien@9business.fr International Public,Professional,Academic Research recherche archéologique en architecture navale 2021-05-18 17:09:07 lauren.nagler@maritimearchaeology.co.uk
8 Society for Historical Archaeology UNESCO Accredited NULL Amanda Evans https://sha.org/ unesco_cmte@sha.org International Public Outreach,Education,Professional Formed in 1967, the Society for Historical Archaeology (SHA) is the largest scholarly group concerned with the archaeology of the modern world (A.D. 1400-present). The main focus of the society is the era since the beginning of European exploration. SHA promotes scholarly research and the dissemination of knowledge concerning historical archaeology. The society is specifically concerned with the identification, excavation, interpretation, and conservation of sites and materials on land and underwater. Geographically the society emphasizes the New World, but also includes European exploration and settlement in Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Ethical principles of the society are set forth in Article VII of SHA’s Bylaws and specified in a statement adopted on June 21 2003. 2021-06-04 19:19:12 SHA UNESCO
3 CMAS (and also ICOMOS-ICUCH) UNESCO Accredited NULL Hakan Öniz http://icuch.icomos.org/ hakan.oniz@gmail.com International Public Training/Capacity Building World Underwater Confederation, International Scientific Committees - UCH Committee cmas.org 2021-05-18 17:24:27 lauren.nagler@maritimearchaeology.co.uk
6 DEGUWA - Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Unterwasserarchäologie e.V. UNESCO Accredited NULL Peter Winterstein http://www.deguwa.org winterstein@deguwa.org International Public,Academic,Professional Training/Capacity Building,Research The association of professional archaeologists, scientists of related historical disciplines and other fields, as well as laymen and recreational divers in the 'Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Unterwasserarchäologie e.V.' (German Society for the Promotion of Underwater Archaeology, DEGUWA) serves the goal of supporting the interests of underwater archaeology in research and teaching and to increase the protection of cultural heritage under water 2021-05-19 03:37:19 lauren.nagler@maritimearchaeology.co.uk
7 Nautical Archaeology Society UNESCO Accredited NULL Peta Knott https://www.nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/ education@nauticalarchaeologysociety.org International Academic,Outreach,school children and student placements,Policy,Professional,Public Advocacy,Fieldwork capabilities,Outreach,Research,Training/capacity building,Volunteer co-ordination Our mission is to research, record and protect our threatened underwater and coastal heritage for the benefit of everyone. We strive to involve everyone in our mission to Protect, Record and Research all forms of nautical heritage whilst maintaining the highest ethical standards. 2021-06-04 14:54:41 Peta Knott
9 ADRAMAR UNESCO Accredited NULL Anne HOYAU BERRY https://adramar.fr/ contact@adramar.fr International Outreach, school children and student placements Fieldwork capabilities,Research,Outreach,Volunteer co-ordination Adramar is a professional underwater archeology association, non-profit, created in 1992, under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture of France (DRASSM). It is located in Brittany at Saint-Malo (France). It organizes field missions that it promotes to all audiences (schools, universities, all audiences). Its archaeological database www.atlasponant.fr is accessible free of charge. ADRAMAR can receive donations which are tax deductible. 2021-06-10 12:31:56 HOYAU BERRY Anne
10 Maritime Archaeology Sea Trust (MAST) UNESCO Accredited NULL Jessica Berry https://thisismast.org/ mast@thisismast.org International Policy,Professional,Academic,Research and HUMINT Advocacy,Fieldwork capabilities,Training/capacity building,Volunteer co-ordination MAST provides full-cycle maritime archaeological capability, from discovery, excavation and conservation to the museum door. It exists to fill a long overdue void in our understanding of our nation's rich maritime heritage, to ensure that there is a sustainable future for such sites, through archaeology, research, study and dissemination. MAST also runs the Maritime Observatory in partnership with OceanMind: this partnership represents a novel, holistic approach to the deterrence of illegal activity at sea to combine both monitoring and detection of illegal fishing activities and the looting of known shipwreck sites. The Observatory uses a combination of satellites, artificial and human intelligence to study and detect such illegal activity developing patterns to promote the evolution of a predictive intelligence tool. 2021-07-06 14:26:35 MAST
2 Advisory Council on Underwater Archaeology UNESCO Accredited NULL Prof. Jennifer McKinnon http://acuaonline.org/ chair@acuaonline.org International Professional,Public,Policy,Academic Advocacy,Training/Capacity Building,Volunteer Co-ordination,Research The ACUA has been at the forefront of underwater archaeology for more than 50 years. The ACUA serves as an international advisory body on issues relating to underwater archaeology, conservation, and submerged cultural resources management. It is working to educate scholars, governments, sport divers, and the general public about underwater archaeology and the preservation of underwater cultural resources. 2021-05-18 23:17:31 lauren.nagler@maritimearchaeology.co.uk
18 Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology (AIMA) UNESCO Accredited NULL Toni Massey https://www.aima-underwater.org.au vicepresident1@aima-underwater.org.au International Advocacy,Education,Outreach,school children and student placements,Academic,Professional,Public Outreach The Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology (AIMA) is an incorporated, not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to the preservation of underwater cultural heritage. Based in Australia, it has sponsored work throughout Australia, Asia and the Indian and Pacific Ocean regions. AIMA’s objectives are to support and undertake research within the field of maritime archaeology and to publish the results of this work. 2021-07-22 16:17:16 AIMA
21 Joint Nautical Archaeology Policy Committee UNESCO Accredited NULL Robert Yorke https://jnapc.org/ info@jnapc.org National, International Policy Advocacy JNAPC was formed in 1988 from individuals and representatives of institutions who wished to raise awareness of the UK’s underwater cultural heritage and to persuade government that underwater sites of historic importance should receive no less protection than those on land. The JNAPC membership is made up of individuals and representatives of institutions who wish to raise awareness of underwater cultural heritage. Since 1989 the JNAPC has published reports and proposals for the better management and protection of underwater cultural heritage 2022-02-14 15:03:04 MarkBE
17 ARKAEOS UNESCO Accredited NULL Mourad EL AMOURI http://www.arkaeos.fr/ contact@arkaeos.fr National Academic,Education,Professional,Research,Public Outreach Archaeological excavation,Research,Documentation,Photogrammetry,Fieldwork capabilities,Outreach Created in March 2004, on the initiative of young archaeology researchers and professional divers keen to pool their skills, Arkaeos works towards the development of underwater archaeology. The organization manages field operations as well as educational and valorization activities about cultural maritime heritage. Its activities are carried out in partnership with public bodies ensuring either their scientific credibility and "good practices" guidelines, or the information dissemination to the scientific community and the general public (DRASSM/MCC, CNRS, University, Museums, National Park Services…). Meanwhile, Arkaeos carries out specific actions to promote maritime heritage. The Gyptis, a sailing replica of a Greek boat from the 6th century BC, built from the model of remains discovered in Marseille and launched in 2013, has been the subject of numerous conferences and scientific publications but also presentations. 2021-07-19 19:23:46 Mourad EL AMOURI
14 Institute of Nautical Archaeology UNESCO Accredited NULL Robyn Woodward https://nauticalarch.org info@nauticalarch.org International Research Archaeological excavation,Artifact conservation The Institute of Nautical Archaeology (INA) is a non-profit, international research organization founded in 1972 by Dr. George F. Bass (1932-2021), who pioneered the science of archaeological excavation under water. INA archaeologists are responsible for the excavation of sites that include the Late Bronze Age shipwreck at Uluburun, Turkey, the Phoenician shipwreck at Bajo de la Campana, Spain, the Byzantine shipwreck at Yassıada, Turkey, the side-wheel steamboat Heroine in Oklahoma’s Red River, and the Civil War blockade runner Denbigh in Texas, to name a few. The broad scope of what we do involves remote sensing, underwater excavation, digital recording, decompression diving, artifact conservation, scientific analysis, and lots and lots of research. INA is affiliated with the graduate Nautical Archaeology Program (NAP) at Texas A&M University; many INA research associates are NAP graduates. INA also operates a research center and artifact conservation facility in Bodrum, Turkey. 2021-07-15 10:49:44 ina
12 CINDAQ - Centro Investigador del Sistema Acuifero de Quintana Roo A.C. UNESCO Accredited NULL Sam Meacham https://www.cindaq.org info@cindaq.org Regional,National,Local,International Academic,Education,Professional,Public Outreach,Reasearch,Public Training/capacity building,Documentation,Volunteer co-ordination,Fieldwork capabilities,Mapping,Research,Photogrammetry,Cave diving,Exploration,Geographic Information Systems CINDAQ is an organization dedicated to the exploration and documentation of the Yucatan aquifer and the archaeological objects within, funded by conscious individuals and responsible organizations desirous of the collaborative development of relevant knowledge and usable content that will enhance our understanding of some of the world’s most extensive underground river systems, and in so doing, deepen our commitment to the conservation of this unique, life-sustaining resource, as well as the biological, historical and cultural objects it contains. 2021-07-06 20:17:48 cindaq
4 International Committee on the Underwater Cultural Heritage UNESCO Accredited NULL Chris Underwood http://icuch.icomos.org cju@hotmail.co.uk International Public,Academic,Professional Advocacy,Training/Capacity Building,Research The International Committee on the Underwater Cultural Heritage (ICUCH) is one of ICOMOS’ (International Council on Monuments and Sites) International Scientific Committees founded in 1991 to promote international cooperation in the protection and management of underwater cultural heritage and to advise ICOMOS on issues related to underwater cultural heritage. The committee is composed of international experts in underwater cultural heritage, with more than 50 members representing 40 countries. ICUCH’s first created the Charter on the Protection and Management of Underwater Cultural Heritage (1996) and is the basis of the Rules in the Annex of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection of Cultural Heritage (Paris 2001). 2021-05-18 16:00:45 lauren.nagler@maritimearchaeology.co.uk
24 The Ocean Foundation UNESCO Accredited NULL Ole Varmer https://oceanfdn.org/ ole.varmer@gmail.com International Advocacy,Policy Mapping Further the goals of the 2001 Convention, the World Heritage Convention, the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development Cooperating with the Ocean Decade Heritage Network, the SHA Advisory Council on Underwater Archaeology, and Universities Cooperating with the Lloyds Register Foundation and ICUCH on producing books and workshops on the Threats to our Ocean Heritage from: 1) Potentially Polluting Wrecks, 2) Bottom Trawling, and 3) Deep Seabed Mining Assisting Mexico and Cuba in developing and managing MPAs for both natural and cultural heritage 2023-08-31 15:24:42 Peta Knott
23 Maritime Archaeological Society of Finland UNESCO Accredited NULL Vesa Saarinen https://www.mas.fi/fi/seura sihteeri@mas.fi Finland Research citizen science The Maritime Archaeological Society of Finland MAS was founded in 1995 with the purpose of promoting the research, protection, education and hobby activities of underwater cultural heritage. The society is a member of society of the Board of Scientific Societies (TSV). The purpose of the society is to promote and support the scientific research and hobby activities of maritime archeology and to improve citizens' awareness of our underwater cultural heritage. To fulfill its purpose, the club: - conducts and develops maritime archaeological research and exhibition activities - organizes maritime archaeological education, information, publication and hobby activities - cooperates with universities and other scientific communities, industry enthusiasts and authorities in the field - makes industry-related initiatives, statements or opinions - promote the protection of underwater cultural heritage and improving its accessibility for citizens 2023-08-22 16:55:37 Vesa Saarinen
19 CIE - Centre for International Heritage Activities UNESCO Accredited NULL Robert Parthesius https://www.heritage-activities.org/ robert.parthesius@nyu.edu International,Regional,National,Local Outreach,school children and student placements,Professional,Public Outreach,Research,Advocacy,Education,Policy,Training,Academic,Public Archaeological Excavation,Documentation,Excavation,Mapping,Fieldwork capabilities,Advocacy,Photogrammetry,Training/capacity building,Research,Outreach CIE is an internationally orientated organization which strives to inspire and foster co-creative heritage activities and research across the globe. Our work is focused on creating platforms for discussing the multi-layered nature of heritage, and on practical and academic approaches towards community involvement in their heritage. Our Mission is to facilitate multidisciplinary cultural heritage projects, to encourage and develop skills and capacities, and to move beyond the Eurocentric origins of the heritage industry. We aim to serve as a catalyst for cultural heritage development worldwide. 2021-07-27 14:11:45 JSharfman
13 Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project UNESCO Accredited NULL Dr. Kathy Abbass https://www.rimap.org/ rhodeislandmap@yahoo.com Local Training,Academic,Policy,Reasearch Documentation,Mapping,Training/capacity building,Volunteer co-ordination The Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project (RIMAP) was created in 1992 to include members of the diving and non-diving public in a professionally organized and directed effort to study Rhode Island's maritime history and marine archaeology. RIMAP is a federally approved 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with an interest in the maritime history and marine archaeology of Narragansett Bay, the Sounds, the state's rivers, and other inland waters, and how all of these connect Rhode Island to the wider world. We are very proud of our work, and each year our fundraising efforts are reinvested into ongoing research, marine archaeology and delivering and developing education and outreach programs to help inform the public about this rich area of cultural heritage. 2021-07-07 22:33:04 RIMAP - USA
26 MaritimEA Research Nominated Observer Nautical Archaeology Society Amer Bazl Khan https://www.maritimea.org info@maritimea.org Western Indian Ocean Research,Academic,Policy,Professional,Advocacy,Education Archaeological Excavation,Documentation,Geographic Information Systems,Photogrammetry,Intangible Cultural Heritage,Research,Training/capacity building,Volunteer co-ordination,citizen science MaritimEA is a grant funded research organisation with expertise in cultural heritage management, maritime archaeology, intangible cultural heritage documentation, ecological surveys, marine protected area management, conservation management, tourism and visitor management, community engagement, and blue economy master-planning. MaritimEA provides the capabilities necessary to undertake studies of maritime environments that require highly specialised technical and professional skills at every stage of research and on-ground investigations in terrestrial and underwater contexts. This includes the specialised skills required for historical research, geospatial analysis, advanced site documentation, in situ preservation, conservation, and interpretation for a diverse set of research and general public audiences. MaritimEA works actively with local fishing communities to promote community driven approaches towards improved environmental, social and economic outcomes. 2024-07-29 08:08:14 Amer Bazl Khan