CMS is linked to a network of international shipping organisations and specialist firms which enable us access databases for any shipping sector Through membership and subscriptions CMS keeps abreast of developments within the maritime industry Special reference to short sea shipping and motorways of the sea Has the capabilities to assist in developing business models to be forwarded for consideration of financing under the Marco Polo Provides assistance in forwarding the tender documents for submission to the respective EU directorate Can assist in management audits of medium sized shipping companies propose re engineering processes and oversee actual information of recommended action Through association with other specialist firms, CMS offers training programmes on maritime subjects.