Individual Membership Options & Benefits

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Individual Membership

Join a global community of professionals, researchers, students, and innovators advancing marine technology. Build your network, expand your expertise, and access the events, technical communities, publications, and career resources that help you grow and make an impact.

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Individual Membership

Choose the member type that best describes you.

Student

$25/year

Available to full-time community college, undergraduate, and graduate students.

EMERITUS

$45/year

Available to individuals who are retired from active professional interest in the marine field.

ECOP

$50/year

Available to individuals who are within the first 10 years of their marine related career.

INDIVIDUAL

$95/year

Available to individuals who work in the marine field or closely related field.

PATRON

$135/year

Available to individuals who wish to support MTS by making an additional contribution annually.

LIFE

$1,250

Available to individuals in the marine field. $1,250 one-time payment for life memership.

Member Benefits

Explore the benefits available with each membership type and find the option that best aligns with your career or goals within the marine technology community.

Student Membership

Student Membership - $25/annual

As a student member of MTS, you gain direct access to the global ocean community. From hands-on competitions and research opportunities to scholarships, mentorship, and leadership pathways, MTS equips you with the connections and experiences that accelerate both academic achievement and career momentum.

Available to full-time community college, undergraduate, graduate students, and high school seniors.

Benefits

Eligible for MTS scholarships and internships
Access to exclusive monthly Career Accelerator Webinars
Access to MTS Summer Workshops
Access to MATE ROV Competition resources and regional network
Ability to join or start MTS Student Sections
Invitation to apply for EMERGE program
Discounts on events and conferences
Access to and ability to publish in the peer-review MTS Journal
A subscription to the monthly Currents newsletter
Ability to join MTS’s Sections and Committees
Access to a robust recorded webinar library
Career support and industry job notifications via the MTS Career Center

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Emeritus Membership

Emeritus Membership - $45/annual

Built for those who have shaped the field and continue to inspire it, Emeritus Membership keeps you connected to the marine technology community. Through continued access to trusted resources, professional recognition, and meaningful engagement opportunities, MTS ensures your experience and insight remain part of the conversation—while keeping you informed, involved, and recognized.

Available to individuals who are retired from active professional interest in the marine field.

Benefits

Eligible for professional recognition through MTS Awards Program
Access to the peer-reviewed MTS Journal
A subscription to the monthly Currents newsletter
Discounts on events and conferences
Ability to join MTS’s Sections and Committees
Access to a robust recorded webinar library

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ECOP Membership

ECOP Membership - $50/annual

Designed for those in the first decade of their career, Early Career Ocean Professional (ECOP) Membership connects you to the people, opportunities, and experiences that accelerate your growth in the marine technology field. From leadership development and career-focused programming to a global peer network, MTS supports your next steps, helping you build momentum, expand your perspective, and stay engaged in a rapidly evolving industry.

Available to individuals who are within the first 10 years of their marine related career.

Benefits

Invitation to apply for EMERGE Program
Access to MTS Career Accelerator programming
Discounts on events and conferences
Membership in the global MTS ECOP Community
Ability to join MTS’s Sections and Committees
Access to the peer-reviewed MTS Journal
A subscription to the monthly Currents newsletter
Access to robust recorded webinar library
Eligible for professional recognition through MTS Awards Program

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Individual Membership

Individual Membership - $95/annual

Designed for professionals across the marine technology landscape, Individual Membership connects you to the knowledge, network, and opportunities that support your work and advance your career. Whether you’re deepening your expertise, expanding your connections, or staying current in a rapidly evolving field, MTS keeps you engaged and equipped at every stage.

Available to individuals who work in the marine field or a closely related field.

Benefits

Access to the peer-reviewed MTS Journal
A subscription to the monthly Currents newsletter
Ability to join MTS’s Sections and Committees
Discounts on events and conferences
Access to a robust recorded webinar library
Eligible for professional recognition through MTS Awards Program
Career support and industry job alerts through the MTS Career Center

Become an Individual Member >

Patron Membership

Patron Membership - $135/annual

Designed for those who want to go beyond membership and actively support the mission of MTS, Patron Membership provides an opportunity to make an additional annual contribution while staying closely connected to the marine technology community. Your support helps strengthen the Society’s programs and impact, while ensuring you remain organized, informed, and engaged.

Available to individuals who wish to support MTS objectives by making an additional contribution annually.

Benefits

Opportunity to give back to the marine technology community
Ongoing recognition on the MTS website as a Patron
Itemized receipt for tax purposes
Access to the peer-review MTS Journal
A subscription to the monthly Currents newsletter
Ability to join MTS’s Sections and Committees
Access to a robust recorded webinar library
Eligible for professional recognition through MTS Awards Program
Career support and industry job notifications through the MTS Career Center

Become a Patron Member >

Life Membership

Life Membership - $1,250/one-time payment

Designed for individuals committed to a lifelong connection with the marine technology community. Life Membership offers lasting access to MTS’s network, resources, and opportunities through a one-time investment. It’s a way to stay engaged for the long term, while receiving added recognition and value over the course of your career.

Available to individuals in the marine field. $1,250 one-time payment.

Benefits

Recognition in the MTS Journal as a Life Member
“MTS Life Member” graphics for digital sharing
Locked in dues rate ($1,250 one-time fee)
Additional discounts on select conferences
Discounts on events and conferences
Access to the peer-reviewed MTS Journal
A subscription to the monthly Currents newsletter
Ability to join MTS’s Sections and Committees
Access to a robust recorded webinar library
Eligible for professional recognition through MTS Awards Program
Career support and industry job alerts through the MTS Career Center

Become a Life Member >

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Individual Membership

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$135/year

$1,250

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Individual Membership

JOIN THE COMMUNITY

Individual Membership

Choose the member type that best describes you.

$25/year

$45/year

$50/year

$95/year

$135/year

$1,250

Member Benefits

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Benefits

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Benefits

Ready to Join? It's Easy.

Select Your Membership Path

Activate Your Membership

Create Your Profile

Start Engaging

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