Nautical Institute

Nautical Institute
Abbreviation	NI
Formation	1971
Type	Professional Body
Headquarters	London, SE1 United Kingdom
Membership	7,000
Official language	English
Website	http://www.nautinst.org

The Nautical Institute (NI) is an international professional organisation for maritime professionals, based in the United Kingdom. It was established in 1971 and has the status of a company limited by guarantee and is registered with the Charity Commission. It has over 7,000 members in over 110 countries.^[1] It publishes a members' newsletter "Seaways" and organizes meetings.

There are four levels of membership for qualified maritime professionals;^[2]