The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc., is a
nonprofit association of persons having common professional interests, the objects of which are:
- To promote an effective, efficient,prosperous American Merchant
Marine which is of maximum benefit to the nation, the shipper, the
mariner, the ship owner, and the financial community.
- To render a public service by expressing the considered
professional opinions of Master Mariners regarding maritime issues.
- To encourage and promote advances in nautical education, training
standards, and the publication of professional literature for the
American mariner.
- To cultivate an attitude of continuing education within the profession.
- To foster an exchange of information between, and promote a spirit of friendship
and common purpose among, all organizations whose members are dedicated to a strong United States flag
merchant fleet.
- To support and encourage improvement in all nautical facilities.
- To enhance the rightful prestige of the American Master Mariner. (amended 1992)