Worldwide Industrial & Marine Association

What Worldwide Industrial & Marine Association does

WIMA (Worldwide Industrial & Marine Association), legally W.I.M.A. Worldwide Industrial & Marine Association, is a non-profit trade association founded in 2006 and headquartered in Piraeus, Greece (Skouze 14, T.K. 185 36). Its core function is to coordinate a network of over sixty certified maritime companies covering shipbuilding, ship reconstruction, ship repairs, spare parts and supplies, marine material production, technical services, ship modifications, and yachting services, addressing fragmentation and quality inconsistency in the Greek and broader maritime services market.

The association operates a single coordinator model: prospective clients access vetted member companies through the wima.gr website, while member companies gain visibility via the WIMA directory, collective exhibition presence, and government-endorsed industry events. Core commercial offerings are categorized as service categories — Shipbuilding, Ship Repairs, Spare Parts & Supplies, Technical Services, Ship Modifications, and general Maritime Services — aggregated under the "WIMA Maritime Network Services" umbrella product, plus the biennial WIMA Members Exhibition held at the OLP Stone Warehouse in Piraeus.

WIMA's revenue derives solely from membership fees paid by certified maritime companies (subscription / recurring revenue model). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and prospective members apply via the website contact form, email, or phone, with the Board of Directors approving applications. There is no proprietary technology platform; the organization's go-to-market is event-driven and community-led, anchored on participation in international maritime exhibitions (Posidonia, SEA Asia, MEDYS, East Med Maritime Conference 2025) and institutional partnerships with the Hellenic Ministry of Maritime Affairs, the Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, and the Piraeus Chamber of Small and Medium-Sized Industries.

Name

Worldwide Industrial & Marine Association

Legal name

W.I.M.A. Worldwide Industrial & Marine Association

Website

https://wima.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Non-profit maritime trade association founded in 2006 and headquartered in Piraeus, Greece, coordinating a certified network of over sixty shipping companies across shipbuilding, repairs, spare parts, technical services, and yachting for global clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Johannesburg

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: WIMA is a non-profit initiative. Revenue is derived from membership fees paid by certified maritime companies. Member companies span shipbuilding, ship repairs, spare parts, technical services, and yachting sectors.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

WIMA is a non-profit trade association that establishes and promotes a network of over 60 certified maritime companies offering global service capabilities across shipbuilding, ship repairs, spare parts and supplies, technical services, ship modifications, marine equipment production, and yachting. The association functions as a central coordinator for the maritime sector, connecting certified service providers with shipowners and operators seeking reliable, quality-assured maritime services worldwide.

Product overview

WIMA (Worldwide Industrial & Marine Association) is a non-profit initiative founded in 2006 that establishes and promotes an innovative network of certified maritime companies with global service capabilities. Rather than a unified software product, WIMA functions as a coordination body offering maritime services including shipbuilding, ship repairs, spare parts & supplies, technical services, ship modifications, and maritime support. The association organizes exhibitions and maintains relationships with governmental and non-governmental bodies worldwide. WIMA member companies number over fifty, providing certified services across all shipping sectors. The organization serves as a single coordinator for maritime sector requirements, connecting customers with certified services and products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WIMA Maritime Network Services A non-profit network of over 60 certified maritime companies offering global service capabilities across shipbuilding, ship repairs, spare parts and supplies, marine material production, and yachting services.
• WIMA Members Exhibition Biennial exhibition where WIMA member companies showcase their products, services, and technological innovations, with panel discussions on maritime industry topics.
• Shipbuilding Services Integrated solutions for the construction of commercial and special vessels, with emphasis on quality and technological innovation, delivered through WIMA member companies.
• Ship Repairs Services Inspection, maintenance, and repair services for every type of ship, aimed at safety and long-term reliability, delivered through WIMA member companies.
• Spare Parts & Supplies Services Wide range of genuine spare parts and marine equipment, immediately available to cover all fleet needs, delivered through WIMA member companies.
• Technical Services Specialized solutions for the maintenance, management, and technical support of ships and maritime equipment, delivered through WIMA member companies.
• Ship Modifications Services Upgrading and converting ships for new uses or improved performance, with respect for international standards, delivered through WIMA member companies.
• Yachting Services Comprehensive yachting services delivered through WIMA member companies, supporting yacht owners and operators.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• East Med Maritime Conference (EMMC)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 June 2025WIMA is participating as a supporter of the East Med Maritime Conference 2025, a significant regional maritime industry event focusing on the renaissance of the East Med maritime sector, decarbonization, EU ETS, digitalization, and AI technologies.
• Hellenic Ministry of Maritime AffairscoreOthersThe Ministry of Maritime Affairs has granted patronage/aegis to WIMA's 2nd Members Exhibition in November 2025, indicating a close working relationship with the Greek government on maritime industry initiatives.
• Chamber of Small and Medium-Sized Industries of Piraeus (BEΠ)coreOthersMultiple WIMA board members hold active roles in the Piraeus Chamber of Small and Medium-Sized Industries, creating a close institutional relationship for policy advocacy and industry representation.
• Hellenic Chamber of CommercecoreOthersWIMA's 2nd Members Exhibition is held under the auspices of the Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, supporting WIMA's mission to promote Greek maritime companies internationally.
• Municipality of PiraeusminorOthersThe Municipality of Piraeus has granted its auspices to WIMA's 2nd Members Exhibition, supporting local maritime industry development.
• Greek Shipping Industry (Member Network)coreOthersWIMA members include over 60 certified maritime companies covering shipbuilding, ship repairs, spare parts, technical services, and yachting. Members include companies like ELVIK, HAJIEFREMIDIS, SQLearn, Turbo General, P. Kokkinis, NAFTOSOL, PARAMINA, XANTHIS, D. Koronakis, Phoenix Register, EMICERT, and many others.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• BIMCO: The world's largest international shipowners' association, with global membership of shipowners, operators, and managers. Represents the global incumbent association model WIMA operates in at a national level.
• European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA): Confederation of European national shipowner associations headquartered in Brussels. Comparable trade-association function at a wider European scope, providing advocacy and policy coordination WIMA performs nationally.
• International Chamber of Shipping (ICS): Principal international trade association for merchant shipowners and operators, representing over 80% of world tonnage. A global incumbent that performs at scale the kind of representation WIMA delivers locally in Piraeus.

Direct peers

• Hellenic Chamber of Shipping: Greek institutional body representing the shipping industry nationally. Shares Piraeus base and Greek maritime advocacy remit with WIMA, and overlaps in board-level relationships.
• INTERCARGO: International association for dry cargo shipowners. Closely mirrors the trade-association structure WIMA operates, focused on a maritime vertical with technical, regulatory, and networking services for members.
• Greek Shipping Cooperation Committee: Coordinating body for Greek shipowner associations, based in Piraeus. Shares WIMA's institutional setting and Greek maritime ecosystem, though focused on shipowners rather than service providers.
• INTERTANKO: International association of independent tanker owners and operators. Same association-based business model serving a maritime segment, with a comparable member-services and policy-advocacy value proposition.
• HEMEXPO (Hellenic Marine Equipment Manufacturers & Exporters Association): Greek trade association representing marine equipment manufacturers and exporters — the closest functional peer to WIMA within the Greek maritime ecosystem. Deputy Secretary General George Lygeros is a member, indicating institutional overlap.

Regional players

• Society of Maritime Industries: UK-based trade association for maritime technology, equipment, and services providers. Comparable membership-network model serving marine industrial companies, but operating in a different geography from WIMA's Greek focus.

Others

• World Shipping Council: Industry trade association for the liner shipping industry focused on policy advocacy on trade, security, and environmental issues. Thematically adjacent — a maritime trade association providing a different membership/advocacy model to WIMA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wima
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Xx.com/WimaAssociation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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