The Center for International Maritime Security (CIMSEC) is a 501(c)(3) non-partisan think tank incorporated as a non-profit in the state of Maryland.

The current President of CIMSEC is Christopher Stockdale-Garbutt and its Chairman of the Board of Directors is Guy Snodgrass.

Since its founding, CIMSEC has featured articles on its NextWar blog dealing with myriad issues surrounding international maritime security.

Analysis by CIMSEC members has been referenced in numerous publications, including Reuters, the Center for New American Security, Popular Mechanics, the United States Naval Institute and the Maritime Executive.

[3][4][5][6][7] CIMSEC has numerous chapters across the world, including North America, the UK, Europe, Africa, and Asia.