International Propeller Club

Name

International Propeller Club

Legal name

International Propeller Club

Website

https://propellerclub.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The International Propeller Club is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit, volunteer-driven maritime industry advocacy and networking organization founded in 1927, serving professionals across nearly 70 Port chapters in the United States and internationally through membership programs, events, scholarships, and policy advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairfax

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The organization generates revenue through annual membership dues from individual members and corporate sponsors at its various Port chapters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The International Propeller Club runs a membership-based maritime networking organization with nearly 70 chapter "Ports" in the U.S. and internationally, offering members access to networking events, advocacy representation, scholarships, mentorship, and educational resources. Its core product is annual individual/corporate membership, supported by flagship events such as the Salute to Congress and Annual Convention, Student Ports at maritime academies, and policy-oriented fact sheets on maritime issues.

Product overview

The International Propeller Club operates as a membership-based maritime networking organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs and services. The core offering is its membership program, which provides access to a global network spanning nearly 70 ports. Supporting the membership are Student Ports (student club chapters at maritime academies), a Mentorship Program, and scholarship programs. The organization hosts signature events including the annual Salute to Congress award ceremony and the Annual Convention with leadership conferences. Additional services include webinar programs for professional development, educational fact sheets on maritime policy issues, and Port Microsites enabling chapter port websites. The organization approaches its 100th anniversary in 2027, continuing its mission since 1927 to advocate for and support the shipping industry.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Membership Program Core membership offering that grants individuals and corporate sponsors access to the International Propeller Club's network of nearly 70 Ports, including invitations to networking events, advocacy representation, leadership opportunities, scholarships, and mentorship programs. Targeted at maritime industry professionals and organizations.
• Student Ports Program Student club chapters chartered at maritime academies and educational institutions to prepare the next generation for careers in the maritime industry through mentoring, scholarships, and educational programs. Targeted at students at maritime academies and K-12 maritime education programs.
• Mentorship Program Formal mentorship initiative connecting experienced maritime professionals with students and young adults to guide them through the marine transportation system and industry career paths. Targeted at students and early-career professionals in maritime studies.
• Salute to Congress Annual award ceremony and reception honoring distinguished members of Congress for their support of the maritime industry, featuring the Frank Courtenay Salute to Congress award. Includes ticketed attendance and corporate sponsorship/advertising packages (e.g., full-page color ad $1,500, half-page $900, quarter-page $600). Targeted at Club members, maritime industry leaders, and Congressional honorees.
• Annual Convention Annual international convention bringing together Propeller Club members, maritime leaders, and industry stakeholders for leadership conferences and networking opportunities. Held in rotating international and U.S. locations. Targeted at Club members and the broader maritime industry community.
• European Conference Recurring regional conference engaging European Port chapters and international maritime stakeholders for networking and industry programming. Targeted at European and international Club members.
• National Maritime Day Annual National Maritime Day celebration organized by the International Propeller Club to recognize contributions of the maritime industry. Targeted at the U.S. maritime community and Club members.
• Webinar Programs Virtual educational events and recorded webinar series covering maritime industry topics, career guidance, and professional development, including series such as 'Secrets of Successful Networking' and 'Spotlight on the Future Maritime Leaders.' Targeted at Club members, maritime students, and the broader maritime professional community.
• Scholarship Programs College scholarships awarded to students pursuing maritime studies, offered through local Port chapters and national scholarship endowment funds, including partnerships such as the Brevard Schools Foundation Scholarship Endowment Fund (currently over $30,000). Targeted at students pursuing maritime studies.
• Gus Dubus Scholarships Four annual scholarships of $1,000 each awarded to students in Logistics and Intermodal Transportation programs or pursuing maritime industry careers, in honor of Gustave Robert Dubus III. Targeted at college students in logistics, intermodal transportation, and maritime studies.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Georgia Ports AuthoritymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Georgia Ports Authority is listed as a sponsor and 'State of the Port' sponsor for the Propeller Club Port of Savannah, indicating a close working relationship for mutual promotion of maritime interests.
• Canaveral Port AuthoritymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Canaveral Port Authority is an Admiral Partner sponsor of the Propeller Club of Port Canaveral, supporting the club's initiatives and maritime community programs.
• Marine Towing of Port CanaveralcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine Towing of Port Canaveral is a Commodore Partner sponsor and supporter of annual fundraising events like the Shrimpfeast.
• Massachusetts Maritime AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent Port chapters are established at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, supporting education and workforce development in the maritime industry.
• Northeast Maritime InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent Port chapters established at Northeast Maritime Institute for maritime education and professional development.
• Brevard Schools FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Propeller Club of Port Canaveral has a Scholarship Endowment Fund with the Brevard Schools Foundation, currently standing at over $30,000.
• Rockledge High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPropeller Club of Port Canaveral supports the Rockledge High School HELM Maritime Studies program through field trips, career shadow opportunities, classroom speakers, and financial assistance.
• Keep Brevard BeautifulminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for environmental initiatives including the KBB Clean Up at Rodney S. Ketcham Park, Port Canaveral.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association: National maritime union representing licensed marine engineers. Comparable as a membership organization serving U.S. merchant marine professionals with similar workforce and policy interests in the commercial maritime sector.
• American Maritime Officers: U.S. union representing licensed maritime professionals. Comparable as a membership organization serving U.S. merchant marine professionals with similar focus on career development, advocacy, and member benefits, though structured as a labor union.

Broad incumbents

• Cruise Lines International Association: World's largest cruise industry trade association. Comparable as a membership-driven maritime industry association offering networking, advocacy, and policy representation to cruise industry stakeholders.
• National Marine Manufacturers Association: Trade association representing the U.S. recreational boating industry. Comparable as a large, well-resourced marine industry association with membership dues, advocacy, and industry awards, though focused on recreational marine manufacturing rather than commercial shipping.
• American Waterways Operators: National trade association for the U.S. tugboat, towboat, and barge industry. Comparable as a maritime sector trade association with advocacy, networking events, and member services, though focused on the inland waterways segment.

Direct peers

• Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey: Regional maritime trade association representing port-area shipping and logistics interests. Comparable as a port-focused membership organization offering networking, advocacy, and information services to maritime professionals.
• Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME): Professional society for maritime and ocean engineering professionals. Comparable as a volunteer-led, membership-based professional society serving maritime technical practitioners with similar networking, awards, and student chapter programs.
• International Chamber of Shipping: Principal international trade association for the merchant shipping industry, representing roughly 80% of world tonnage. Comparable as a global shipping advocacy body operating on membership dues and representing national shipowner associations.
• Chamber of Shipping of America: U.S. maritime industry trade association representing shipowners and operators. Directly comparable as a U.S.-based membership organization advocating for the merchant marine and shipping policy—overlapping member base and advocacy agenda with IPC.
• World Shipping Council: Global trade association for the international liner shipping industry. Comparable as an industry-wide advocacy and policy organization focused on shipping, with a similar dues-and-sponsorship funding model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/propeller_club
• Facebookfacebook.com/IntlPropellerClubUS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/groups/14310465

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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