We have four categories of membership:
- Full members – typically ports, terminals, port labour supply organisations and those who operate wholly within the ports sector.
- Training Providers – organisations that provide training services to the port industry.
- Affiliate members – organisations that do not work solely within the UK port sector but who make a contribution to the work of ports or operate internationally.
- Community – non-profit, charity and public sector organisation supporting safer ports and skilled port workers.
Our subscription year runs from 01 January to 31 December, the rate for those organisations joining part-way through the year are calculated pro rata.
Subscription rates 2025
The cost of a full subscription to Port Skills and Safety is based on the number of people employed and we have a three tier charging system according to employee numbers. The current rate per head is £32.50 per employee plus VAT at the standard rate, for companies with fewer than 35 employees the minimum charge is £1,135.50
| No. of employees | £ |
| Up to 35 employees | 1,135.50 total (minimum rate) + VAT |
| More than 36 employees | 32.50 per employee + VAT |
The affiliate membership rate begins at the minimum subscription rate for full members.
The training provider rate is £750 +VAT per annum.
Community membership is open to non-profit organisations, charities and public sector organisations. The rate is on application and based on the organisation type, size and main function.
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