Why Join the NAS
If you are interested in shipwrecks or archaeology there is no better way to fully appreciate what you are seeing than to learn more about it. The NAS leads the way in unlocking the wealth of information that can be discovered under our seas. By becoming an NAS member, you can not only learn more about this but also receive many other benefits...
- Receive practical training in nautical archaeology at special discounted rates
- Opportunities to join field projects both in the UK and internationally
- Become a part of the international maritime archaeology community
- A chance to get the whole family involved
- Keep abreast of relevant conferences, lectures and events
- The opportunity to record and publish new discoveries
- Receive a wide variety of discounts (see below)
A large, active, supportive membership base is vital to the Society’s work of protecting and promoting our maritime heritage. Your support assists helps us to build a strong maritime community that allows us to act as a policy advisor, getting your views across to regional policy makers, national governments and international agencies.
NAS Fellowship
For those members who make an outstanding contribution to the Society, whether it is through the Training Programme, Assisting with Projects or through involvement with the committees that help run the Society, there is the honour of being nominated an NAS Fellow. The NAS Fellowship aims to recognise the huge contributions that many members make to the Society. Click here to find out more...
NAS Membership
From the 1st January 2011 the NAS has three different types of membership so you can choose the one that suits you – ONLINE, HARDCOPY and ORGANISATIONAL. Within the three types there are 6 distinct categories of membership. The NAS also offers a category of FREE membership to archaeology students for 12 months (contact the NAS office for more information on this special offer).
Online Membership
Online Newsletter – £18.00
Receive the NAS Newsletter as a pdf document four times a year through the member’s area of the NAS website along with the weekly email news update, plus many member only discounts
Online IJNA – £35.00
Receive online access to the full back catalogue of the International Journal of Nautical Archaeology (IJNA) via the NAS member’s area of the website. You will also receive the NAS Newsletter as a pdf document four times a year the weekly email news update plus many member only discounts
Free archaeology student membership – FREE
For a 12 month period (or until your course ends if this is sooner) receive online access to the International Journal of Nautical Archaeology (IJNA) via the NAS member’s area of the website. You will also receive the NAS Newsletter as a pdf document four times a year, the weekly email news update plus many member only discounts
Hard Copy Membership
Newsletter – £27.00
Receive hardcopy of the NAS Newsletter four times a year plus many member only discounts. Click here to read a copy from Winter 2009
Concessionary IJNA – £42.00
Available to students, unsalaried and members of affiliate organisations. Receive all the benefits of full membership except hardcopy of the NAS Newsletter. Click here for a list of affiliate organisations
Full IJNA – £53.00 (EU) / £63.00 (Non-EU)
Receive the International Journal of Nautical Archaeology, published twice a year as well as electronic access to the full back catalogue and the NAS Newsletter four times a year, the weekly email news update plus many member only discounts
Organisational Membership
For organisations, companies, societies and libraries where more than 2 people will be accessing the IJNA and the NAS newsletter
Full IJNA Member – £150.00 (EU) / £160.00 (Non-EU)
Receive the International Journal of Nautical Archaeology, published twice a year as well as electronic access to the full back catalogue and the NAS Newsletter four times a year and the weekly email news update. Organisational members are not able to benefit from other member only discounts.
Join Today!
To join the NAS please contact the NAS Office, alternatively please download and complete a copy of the Membership form.
 Don't forget if you are a UK taxpayer, the Society can reclaim the tax from your membership so please remember to complete the gift aid section of the form!
 New members can receive a £5 discount when they join, simply click on the card, print out a copy and return it with your membership form to the NAS Office.
Member Benefits
As an NAS Member you are entitled to a wide range of benefits:
- Access to the Member’s only area of the website
- 5% Discount on NAS Part III Courses (administered through the NAS Office)
- Discounts on all NAS Merchandise - clothing, survey equipment and books
- Discounted entry to the NAS Annual Conference and associated events
- Discounted membership to our affiliate organisation the Institute of Nautical Archaeology (INA)
- £300 off the purchase of the new 3H Site Recorder GIS, using the Academic discount
- 20% off online purchases with Blackwell Publishing
- 10% off purchases from Oxbow Books
- 10% off entry to the Underwater Archaeology Centre, Isle of Wight
- 5% off PADI courses with The Dive Connection, Portsmouth
- £5 off annual membership to the 'Friends of Purton'
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