The Maritime Association of South Carolina (MASC) is a member-based trade association which has over 200 members, representing all aspects of maritime commerce, transportation, and logistics.The MASC serves as a platform for information dissemination, collaboration, and partnership within its membership. The association advocates for issues impacting the industry and serves to advance, promote, and protect the interests of the maritime community across South Carolina.
MASC is governed by a Board of Directors representative of every segment of the maritime commerce and transportation sector.
In addition to the Board of Directors, MASC encourages member involvement. Through a monthly Navigation / Operations Meeting hosted by the association, businesses and government agencies share real time information and updates, forming ad hoc committees as needs arise. Committees have worked on and advocated for issues related to distribution centers, operations, harbor deepening and maintenance dredging, maritime security, new terminal development, infrastructure, and more.
