Marine Chemist Association

about the marine chemist Association

The Marine Chemist Association, Inc. is an independent professional organization composed of chemists certified by the National Fire Protection Association in accordance with the published rules.

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Chemist Association

Membership entitles each type of membership to attend sectional or annual seminars at the discounted rate. Members will be listed in the directory and will receive all marine chemist communications.

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Chemist

Visit NFPA.org to obtain information to learn what is required and apply to become a Certified Marine Chemist. You can also visit the FAQ tab on the Certification Page for information on becoming certified.

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SEMINAR UPDATE:

Recent updates on the Marine Chemist Association seminar and meeting schedule.

On September 17 and 18, 2021 a virtual annual seminar was held. 49 members attended the seminar. This was a record, never have so many chemists attended a seminar. Presentations are available in the member’s only section.

On the following dates we will be having meetings. A Zoom link will be posted on the member’s only section of the forum on this website. Attendance is free.

October 23, 2021 is a virtual sectional seminar starting at 0900 EST. It is the same seminar as the spring one. If you attended the spring seminar you will not get credit for this one.
November 20, 2021 the first in person Board of Directors meeting will be held at the Chicago Airport Hilton Hotel. The meeting will start at 0800 in a room 2051.
A virtual spring seminar will be held at a date to be determined.
An in person Annual Seminar will be held in San Antonio, TX. July 26-28, 2022.

Find a Chemist

Search our directory of Marine Chemists around the world by selecting an Atlantic, Pacific, Gulf or Inland region.

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Event Calendar

Learn more about Marine Chemist Association events by clicking on the see all events button below.

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Forms/Applications

Scholarship Application
EXCOMM Expense Form
Website Posting Information Form

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LATEST NEWS

Guidance concerning the use of doubler plates for repairs involving towing vessels subject to 46 CFR subchapter M

June 16, 2021

From: M. EDWARDS, CAPT COMDT (CG-CVC) To: Distribution Subj: GUIDANCE CONCERNING THE USE OF DOUBLER PLATES FOR REPAIRS INVOLVING TOWING VESSELS SUBJECT TO…

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Members of our international directory are entitled to attend sectional or annual seminars at the discounted rate.

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2021 Fall Training Seminar

October 23, 2021

More details about the Online Spring Seminar coming soon.

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FIND A CHEMIST

Membership is arranged in geographical sections.

This information is provided to allow individuals/companies seeking the services of a Marine Chemist to locate Chemists in your area. Before hiring any chemist ensure that they have the qualification(s) you require. This site is frequently updated and changed, however the MCA does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy of the companies or individuals listed below.

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ABOUT THE MARINE CHEMIST

The Marine Chemist Association, Inc. is an independent professional organization composed of chemists certified by the National Fire Protection Association in accordance with the published rules. It had its origin in May 1938, as the Marine Chemists’ Subsection of the NFPA Marine Section. Upon termination of the Marine Section in 1948, the present Association was organized for the following purposes:

To promote the science of, and improve the method of evaluation and eliminating health, fire and explosion hazards in marine and associated industries.
To obtain and circulate information relative to these hazards and other information regarding the professional and ethical activities of its members.
To enhance the general welfare of its members by promoting a closer relationship with all concerned industry and regulatory bodies.

Spring and Fall sectional training seminars have moved online!View 2021 schedule