IMPA was formed in 1978 by a group of senior purchasing executives who wanted to create an industry ‘voice’ to represent the interests of the purchasing profession within shipping and promote close co-operation and understanding between buyer and supplier.
Over the past 39 years the association has grown significantly and now represents over 850 members from across the world; ship owners, operators and managers’ account for Purchaser members and manufacturers and ship suppliers make up Supplier members.
Partnerships


The AEMT is the international trade association for all companies who manufacture, distribute, install, service, maintain and repair industrial machinery technology such as electric motors, drives, pumps, fans, gearboxes, generators, transformers, switchgear and ancillary equipment, with well-equipped mechanical engineering facilities.

National Maritime a not for profit business engagement group, media, training and events organisation focusing on the global maritime sector. We explore the values of the ocean and coasts for sustainable development from a multi-disciplinary and multi-sector perspective. We organise and deliver major international conventions, exhibitions, training courses, seminars and business support programmes.