The members of the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P) include the world’s best-qualified and most highly trained professional mariners. MM&P represents: licensed deck officers on U.S.-flag commercial vessels sailing offshore, on the inland waterways and on civilian-crewed ships in the government fleet; state pilots; marine engineers; unlicensed seafarers; and maritime industry shore side clerical and service workers.

The union is a dynamic advocate for its 6,800 members and a voice in Washington, D.C., for the domestic maritime industry and America’s Merchant Marine.

MM&P is the marine affiliate of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), AFL-CIO.