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Becoming a member<\/h1>\n

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Many types of financial institutions with business activities related to international shipping are eligible to join and use the framework, including secured lenders, ECAs, private equity firms, hedge funds, marine insurers, brokers, and more.<\/p>\n

Specifically, financial institutions that conduct business activities related to vessels that fall under the purview of the IMO and are required to submit information to the IMO Data Collection System (DCS)<\/a><\/strong> are eligible to join the Poseidon Principles. Vessels fall under the purview of the IMO DCS if they are engaged in international voyages with a gross tonnage of 5,000 or more. Read more about the vessel categories included in the framework in the Technical Guidance<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

There are two types of membership depending on the specific business type: signatories<\/strong> and associate members<\/strong>. Signatories and associate members make up the Poseidon Principles Association, the non-profit organisation responsible for maintaining and promoting the principles. Learn more about how the Poseidon Principles Association is governed<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Signatory membership<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Signatory membership\u00a0is applicable to lenders, lessors, and financial guarantors, including export credit agencies <\/strong>(ECAs).<\/p>\n

The business activities of signatories relevant for reporting include credit products (including bilateral loans, syndicated loans, club deals, and guarantees) secured by vessel mortgages, finance leases secured by title over a vessel, or unmortgaged ECA loans tied to a vessel or vessels.<\/p>\n

Signatories commit to implementing the\u00a0four principles<\/a><\/strong> in their internal policies, procedures, and standards and to work with their clients and partners on an ongoing basis to support the Poseidon Principles. They are required to publish the climate alignment of their in-scope portfolio each year within the Poseidon Principles Annual Disclosure Report, along with their own institutional reports.<\/p>\n

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Associate membership<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The ecosystem of financial institutions working with international shipping extends beyond signatories, so membership opportunities evolved throughout 2025 and 2026 to incorporate additional perspectives and support. Associate membership is applicable to:<\/p>\n