The World Ocean Council (WOC) brings together the diverse ocean business community to collaborate on a shared vision of a healthy and productive ocean and its sustainable use and stewardship by responsible businesses. Companies worldwide are distinguishing themselves by joining the WOC, which brings together shipping, oil and gas, fisheries, aquaculture, tourism, offshore renewable energy, ports, dredging, submarine cables, ocean science, technology and data, as well as the maritime legal, financial and insurance communities, and others. WOC Members to date include 80+ leadership companies from a wide array of ocean industries. The WOC network includes 34,000+ ocean industry stakeholders around the world.

Catalyzing industry leadership and collaboration in ocean sustainability, science and stewardship
The WOC brings together ocean industries to address shared environmental concerns, more effectively engage in ocean policy and planning, and develop science-based solutions to cross-cutting environmental challenges that cannot be solved by one company or industry - all in support of responsible business, reduced risk, continued access, and sustainable development. Leadership companies of all sizes are distinguishing themselves by becoming WOC Members and call on others to join them.

World Ocean Council initiatives: 
-  Improve business understanding of and interaction with stakeholders, policy-makers, and policy fora, e.g. on the arctic, marine protected areas, ocean governance.

-  Catalyze industry collaboration in finding practical solutions to cross-sectoral, pre-competitive issues. 

-  Convene cross-sectoral ocean industry events and facilitate dialogue and information sharing to address inter-industry conflicts in ocean use.

-   Develop collective industry support for improved ocean science, data collection and risk assessment.

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Renewable Energy

Shipping

World Ocean Council

World Ocean Council's headquarters in Barcelona, Spain

The Washington office focuses on operational strategy and management, supporting organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

Washington

Stewart Sarkozy-Banoczy

Fabienne Jolivert

Ignasi Ferrer Pellicer

This department provides strategic guidance and expertise to support organizational decision-making.

Advisory Board

This department focuses on managing and advising on ocean-related policies and initiatives.

Ocean Affairs

This department oversees the coordination and execution of operational strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the organization.

Operations Management

This department focuses on fostering and managing relationships with affiliates and partners across various regions.

Regional Partnerships

This department focuses on developing and managing programs related to smart ocean technologies and their applications in various industries.

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Advisory Board

Ocean Affairs

Operations Management

Regional Partnerships

Smart Oceans Initiative

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World Ocean Council

Org chart

Teams

Advisory Board

Ocean Affairs

Operations Management

Regional Partnerships

Smart Oceans Initiative

Offices

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