Maritime Association of South Carolina

The Maritime Association of South Carolina (MASC) has been actively promoting the interests of the Port of Charleston since 1926. Today, it contributes to the growth and success of port-related businesses throughout the state. Once limited to companies engaged in, or providing services to, the maritime trade, membership is now open to a much broader base of businesses, agencies, organizations and individuals.

The waterfront community has a number of highly-regarded professional and trade organizations. MASC, however, is an umbrella association, welcoming participation of other organizations and working for the improvement of our state's ports. We deal with issues both broad and specific in nature.

▪	To advance, encourage, promote, increase and protect the interests of South Carolina’s ports, especially with respect to shipping and commerce, both foreign and domestic.

▪	To encourage the location of new port-using industry in South Carolina.

▪	To acquire, compile, disseminate, and preserve useful information.

▪	To advertise and otherwise promote the advantages of the Port of Charleston.

▪	To generate revenue for the Association from programs, services and other sources.

▪	To provide and maintain offices and staff for accomplishing the purposes of the Association and for encouraging closer social relations among members and for stimulating interest and activity in matters pertaining to port operations, industrial relations, economic development, marketing, political affairs, public relations and all other matters related to the progress and prosperity of the Port of Charleston.

▪	To do any and all things deemed necessary to accomplish any of the foregoing purposes.

▪	To encourage the adoption of industry-recognized best environmental practices and to recognize certain members, who, each year, demonstrate a commitment to environmental responsibility in their business.