Our mission is to connect the world via the exchange of ideas and knowledge, to inspire innovation through creativity, and to shape the global maritime industry for a better, safer tomorrow

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Purpose

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• We support the global community of maritime authors, industry experts, librarians, and the wider maritime professional community by publishing forward-thinking research and insights on the shipping industry, maritime technology, history, and social sciences. We share expert voices that inspire new ideas and drive meaningful change within the maritime sector.

• Our publications address complex topics, aiming to broaden understanding and open minds to innovative approaches and solutions. Committed to equity, diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility, we seek to amplify under-represented voices and provide opportunities for a wide range of contributors from diverse backgrounds.

• We are dedicated to embedding sustainable practices across all aspects of our work and contributing to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, particularly those related to maritime sustainability, safety, and innovation.

• Understanding the needs of our authors and editors, we provide dedicated support throughout the publication process, ensuring each project is developed to maximise its impact and reach.

• As part of Southampton's vibrant intellectual and maritime heritage, we reflect this in our mission to advance education, arts, heritage, and culture through our publications. We are committed to integrating digital technologies at the core of our activities—expanding the reach of maritime knowledge, enhancing the impact of research, improving accessibility, and creating efficient systems.

• We strive to foster a supportive environment where our staff can develop and thrive, making our press a place of innovation, collaboration, and shared purpose. Our goal is to build a dynamic and sustainable business centred on people—our staff, authors, readers, and partners—creating a community dedicated to advancing and sharing knowledge about the maritime industry and shipping world.

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Our values

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At Nordik Academia and Press, we are firm believers in fostering:​

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• Aspiration

• Responsibility; and

• Collaboration.

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These are core to everything we represent as individuals and as an organisation striving for a safer, better maritime industry of tomorrow.

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