International Electric Marine Association

What International Electric Marine Association does

The International Electric Marine Association (IEMA) is a nonprofit international trade association founded in 2023 and headquartered in New York, dedicated to accelerating the adoption of electric and hybrid propulsion in the maritime sector. IEMA represents more than 100 member companies spanning the full maritime electrification value chain — including battery manufacturers (CATL, KREISEL), electric boat builders (X Shore, Taiga, VITA, ARC Boats), charging infrastructure providers (KEMPOWER, AQUA SUPERPOWER), propulsion system developers (EPROPULSION, TORQUEEDO, MOBYFLY), port authorities (Port de Barcelona), and shipyards (SYM NAVAL). The association serves as the unified industry voice at international regulatory bodies, including the International Maritime Organization, and coordinates working groups on ISO standards development, policy advocacy, and maritime autonomous surface ships.

IEMA's core technology platform is an AI-enabled simulation and reporting tool branded as "Data Authority," which aggregates operational fleet intelligence and delivers market intelligence and regulatory tracking for e-maritime. An AI Industry Agent providing regulatory insights, policy updates, and grant guidance is scheduled for 2026 launch. The association also publishes a proprietary library of policy papers and technical reports — including the Electric Vessel TCO Calculator, Electric Vehicle Battery Transport Guidance, and IMO Future Fuels Initiative submissions — and supports industry readiness for ISO 18962:2026 maritime battery standards. Members access a digital Member Hub, monthly industry briefings, and the "A Talk With" interview series.

IEMA operates a two-tier membership revenue model: a Company Tier at $1,500/year providing access to briefings, panels, exhibition discounts, and workgroup participation, and a Corporate Tier at $10,000/year adding voting rights in policy and governance, IMO delegation eligibility, board seat candidacy, co-branding, and priority workgroup registration. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, with IEMA maintaining dedicated booths, panels, and pavilions at major global maritime events including Metstrade, SMM, Posidonia, Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, Cannes Yachting Festival, and Asia Pacific Maritime. The association is governed by a Board of Directors comprising executives from member companies and advised by senior figures including the Deputy Director General of Port de Barcelona and the former CTO of the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation.

Name

International Electric Marine Association

Legal name

International Electric Maritime Association

Website

https://iema.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IEMA is a nonprofit international trade association founded in 2023 that represents 100+ member companies across the maritime electrification value chain. It advocates for the sector at the International Maritime Organization, coordinates ISO standards development, and provides AI-enabled fleet data, policy research, and event access to its members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Industry Trade Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Transport Safety & Infrastructure Standards Cooperation (BPADANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maritime EDI / API Connectivity & Messaging Networks (TLAHAOAE), Navigation & Aids-to-Navigation Works (Beacons, Buoys, Markers) (IMAFAJAH)

Keywords

• Maritime electrification association
• Electric vessel advocacy
• IMO regulatory engagement
• Marine decarbonization standards
• Shore power infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues — Company Tier (Tier 1): Annual membership at $1,500/year offering interviews, panel opportunities (subject to availability), exhibition discounts, monthly industry briefing, LinkedIn group access, member hub access, 2 strategy sessions/year, mention in annual catalogue, and invitation to technical/standards workgroup sessions.
2. Membership Dues — Corporate Tier (Tier 2): Annual membership at $10,000/year offering 2 interviews/year, 2+ panel opportunities, exhibition discounts, monthly industry briefing, LinkedIn group access, member hub access, priority registration for technical/standards workgroup sessions, on-demand support and strategy sessions, voting rights in policy and governance, premium mention in annual catalogue, co-branding on select IEMA publications, IMO delegation eligibility (expect 4Q), and board seat candidacy (2-year terms).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IEMA is an international trade association for maritime electrification that connects and advocates for the electric marine sector. It offers membership-based services including an AI-enabled fleet data and market intelligence platform, monthly industry briefings, work group sessions, policy advocacy at the IMO, and exhibition pavilions at major global maritime events. Membership is sold in two tiers (Company at $1,500/yr and Corporate at $10,000/yr) with corresponding access to working groups, voting rights, and delegation seats.

Product overview

IEMA is an international trade association for maritime electrification, not a traditional product company. Its core offerings consist of membership-based services including: Data Authority (AI-enabled simulation and reporting platform for fleet data and market intelligence), Electric Maritime Advocacy services, Global Industry Liaison through event pavilions, and membership tiers providing access to Work Group Sessions, Monthly Industry Briefing, AI Industry Agent (launching 2026), Members Hub digital library, and Policy Papers & Research Publications. The association connects members through advocacy, collaboration, and innovation to accelerate maritime decarbonization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Data Authority AI-enabled simulation and reporting platform that aggregates operational fleet data, market intelligence, and regulatory tracking for the e-maritime sector. Targeted at IEMA members seeking evidence-based policy and market insights.
• AI Industry Agent On-demand AI-powered intelligence tool delivering regulatory insights, policy updates, and grant guidance to support decision-making in maritime electrification. Launching in 2026 for IEMA members and prospects.
• Monthly Industry Briefing Exclusive monthly tactical briefing for IEMA members covering policy shifts, technical breakthroughs, member innovations, and pivotal events across the electric maritime landscape.
• Members Hub Shared digital library providing IEMA members with access to papers, research, reports, and product materials contributed across the network to support knowledge exchange and collaboration.
• Work Group Sessions Closed, member-hosted workgroups convening IEMA members and invited experts for structured discussion on technical standards, emerging technologies, and shared industry challenges. Active groups include Policy, MASS, ISO/TC 8, and ISO 18962:2026 Implementation.
• Policy Papers & Research Publications Data-driven policy contributions and research publications including the Electric Vessel TCO Calculator, EV Battery Transport Guidance, IEMA Contribution to IMO Future Fuels Initiative, Designing Electric Vessels report, and Urban Waterborne Mobility report.
• Electric Maritime Advocacy Unified industry advocacy advancing member interests across policy, regulation (nationally and internationally including IMO and standards-setting processes), and infrastructure through data-driven insights and strategic alignment.
• Global Industry Liaison & Event Pavilions Global industry liaison through specialized pavilions at key international maritime events, securing members prominent roles in panels, forums, and exclusive networking opportunities. Active at SMM, Metstrade, Posidonia, Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, Cannes Yachting Festival, Nor-Shipping, and other flagship events.

Quantifiable outcome

• IEMA produces evidence-based policy contributions used to demonstrate commercial viability of maritime electrification at the IMO Future Fuels Initiative.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Advanced Maritime Technology (AMT)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAMT is a partner for IEMA events, with IEMA maintaining a booth and hosting panels at AMT exhibitions in Amsterdam and Chicago in 2026. AMT provides a platform for IEMA to engage with the maritime technology community through specialized pavilions and direct industry representation.
• Asia Pacific Maritime (APM)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAPM is a partner event for IEMA presence, with IEMA attending the Singapore event in 2026 and 2028. APM serves as a key platform for IEMA's engagement in the Asia-Pacific maritime market.
• Electric Watercraft ForumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIEMA partners with the Electric Watercraft Forum, an industry event dedicated to electric watercraft, held in Camden, ME, USA. IEMA participates in the forum to engage with the electric boating community.
• Green OSV ForumcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGreen OSV Forum connects people, ideas, and greener offshore solutions. IEMA is an attendee and presenter at the Green OSV Forum in Kuala Lumpur (October 2026), using the forum as a platform to advance offshore vessel electrification advocacy.
• MetstradecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMetstrade is a key partner event for IEMA, with IEMA maintaining a booth, hosting the Next Generation Propulsion Zone, and delivering panels and workshops at the Amsterdam event in 2026, 2027, and 2028. Metstrade is one of IEMA's flagship event platforms.
• Nice Boating TomorrowminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNice Boating Tomorrow is a boat show dedicated to maritime innovation and sustainable boating. IEMA attends as a partner in 2026 and 2027, and offers member benefits in 2028.
• Monaco Yacht ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMonaco Yacht Club is a private infrastructure partner for IEMA. The relationship supports IEMA's presence at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, one of the association's flagship annual events for showcasing electric maritime innovation.
• Port of PensacolaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPort of Pensacola is an operational deep-water port partner. IEMA engages with the port to support maritime electrification infrastructure development at U.S. Gulf Coast facilities.
• Shanghai Yacht ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShanghai Yacht Club is a private infrastructure partner supporting IEMA's activities in the China market, complementing IEMA's China representative Danny Tao.
• Alianza Net Zero MarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA knowledge partner accelerating decarbonization of the maritime-port sector in Spain. IEMA collaborates with this coalition on shared decarbonization objectives in the Spanish maritime and port ecosystem.
• Blue Sky Maritime CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlue Sky Maritime Coalition is a maritime decarbonization coalition and knowledge partner of IEMA. The two organizations share objectives around shipping decarbonization and coordinate on policy positions and industry initiatives.
• CHARIN (Charging Interface Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHARIN promotes EV charging standards globally. As a knowledge partner, CHARIN supports IEMA's standards development work related to charging infrastructure interoperability for maritime applications, including shore power and marine charging networks.
• Electric Boat Association (EBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEBA is a knowledge partner representing electric boat users and manufacturers. IEMA collaborates with EBA on shared advocacy, standards development, and industry coordination for electric boating across North America and globally.
• Electric Boat Association of AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge partner promoting electric boating across America. IEMA engages with EBAA on policy alignment and industry representation in the U.S. market.
• Electric Boat Association of CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge partner promoting electric boating across Canada. Complements IEMA's Canada representative Sue Molloy in coordinating industry activities in the Canadian market.
• AFBE (Electric Boat Association France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge partner — the Electric Boat Association in France. IEMA works with AFBE on industry coordination and advocacy within the French electric boating market.
• ANBE (Electric Boat Association Spain)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge partner — the Electric Boat Association in Spain. IEMA collaborates with ANBE on Spanish market advocacy and standards alignment, complementing activities at events like Navalia Vigo.
• EBA Greece (Electric Boat Association Greece)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge partner for electric boating in Greece. IEMA coordinates with EBA Greece on advocacy and market development, including participation at Posidonia Athens.
• Zero Emission Boat (Switzerland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge partner — the Electric Boat Association in Switzerland. IEMA engages with ZEB on European market coordination and sustainable boating advocacy.
• Green Marine EuropeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge partner operating a voluntary environmental EU certification program. IEMA collaborates with Green Marine Europe on environmental standards and sustainability frameworks relevant to maritime electrification.
• Maritime Battery ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge partner — the global community of maritime battery enablers. IEMA works with the Maritime Battery Forum on battery safety standards, ISO 18962:2026 compliance pathways, and energy storage safety frameworks.
• Norsk Elbåtforening (Norwegian Electric Boat Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge partner — the Norwegian Electric Boat Association. IEMA engages with Norsk Elbåtforening on Nordic market coordination and advocacy, including at Nor-Shipping events.
• World Ocean CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge partner focused on corporate ocean responsibility. IEMA collaborates with WOC on ocean sustainability advocacy and cross-industry decarbonization initiatives.
• CTN (Centro Tecnológico Naval y del Mar)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge partner — a naval and maritime technology center in Spain. IEMA engages with CTN on technical research, standards development, and R&D coordination for maritime electrification.
• India Boat AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge partner representing the Indian recreational boating industry. IEMA coordinates with IBA on market development in India, including participation at India Boat Show and India Boat & Marine Show events.
• India Boat ShowminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent partner for IEMA's presence at the India Boat Show (January 2026, January 2027, February 2027). IEMA attends as a partner to engage with the Indian maritime market and complement its India representative Joseph Cruz.
• Island InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge partner focused on community innovation for a stronger Maine Coast. IEMA engages with the Island Institute on coastal community decarbonization and small vessel electrification initiatives.
• Logistics Plus Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLogistics Plus Inc. is a member and co-author of the IEMA Electric Vehicle Battery Transport Guidance (January 2026), a logistics guidance document summarizing major 2026 regulatory updates for EV battery transport to support safe and compliant shipping.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH): Global port industry association, of which IEMA advisor Santiago Garcia-Milà is a former president. Larger and more established than IEMA, with overlapping port-decarbonization priorities but a broader port-operations remit beyond electric marine.
• Society for Maritime Industries (SMI): UK-based trade association representing the broader maritime industry including naval, commercial, and autonomous systems. A broader incumbent that covers many of IEMA's stakeholders but at a national level and without an electrification-specific remit.
• World Ocean Council: International, cross-sectoral ocean industry coalition focused on corporate ocean responsibility. Existing IEMA knowledge partner; overlaps in ocean sustainability advocacy but is broader in scope and longer-established.

Regional players

• Norwegian Maritime Forum / Norsk Maritimt Forum: Norwegian maritime industry platform and networking body. Comparable as a convening organization for maritime stakeholders, but national in scope and not specifically focused on electrification — relevant because IEMA's Nor-Shipping presence and Norwegian Electric Boat Association partner suggest Norway as a key market.
• Interferry: Global trade association representing the ferry and passenger shipping industry. Comparable in convening and advocacy function; relevant given member MOBYFLY's zero-emission hydrofoils target the fast-ferry market.

Direct peers

• Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association (ZESTAs): ZESTAs is an international non-profit association of maritime stakeholders promoting zero-emission shipping technologies. It is the closest direct peer to IEMA, competing for the same role as the unified industry voice on maritime decarbonization across IMO, EU, and national policy forums.
• Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation: Singapore-headquartered non-profit accelerating maritime decarbonization through pilots, trials, and pre-normative research. Highly comparable to IEMA in mission and non-profit structure, with a strong focus on alternative fuels and emerging-technology readiness.
• Maritime Battery Forum: An existing IEMA knowledge partner, the Maritime Battery Forum is a global community focused specifically on maritime battery safety and standards (including ISO 18962:2026). It overlaps directly with IEMA's battery and electric-propulsion remit and could either remain a partner or evolve into a competing voice.
• Blue Sky Maritime Coalition: A North American maritime decarbonization coalition and existing IEMA knowledge partner. Overlaps with IEMA in convening industry around shipping decarbonization policy and is comparable in mission, geographic focus, and coalition model.

Emerging players

• Electric Boat Association (UK): UK-based membership body representing electric boat users and manufacturers. An IEMA knowledge partner and highly comparable in user-facing mission, but geographically narrower and focused on recreational/light commercial electric boating rather than IMO-level standards.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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