International Association Of Maritime And Port Executives

What International Association Of Maritime And Port Executives does

The International Association of Maritime and Port Executives (IAMPE) is a non-profit membership association that develops and maintains professional standards in the maritime port industry through standardized certification programs and continuing education. Headquartered in South Portland, Maine, IAMPE serves port managers, executives, terminal operators, port commissioners and board members, and inland river port professionals primarily across North America. The organization operates a portfolio of certification programs including Maritime Port Manager (MPM), Maritime Port Executive (MPE), Inland Maritime Port Manager (IMPM), Inland Maritime Port Executive (IMPE), Marine Terminal Operator, Inland Marine Terminal Operator, IMDG/Hazardous Awareness, and Commissioner Seminars, plus the Port Notes industry newsletter, Continuing Education programs, Leadership Development, and the Captain Jeffrey Monroe Scholarship. Programs are reviewed and approved by a 20-member Board of Advisors of industry professionals, and IAMPE positions itself as the only industry association offering professional certification to port managers worldwide with over 2,600 alumni.

IAMPE delivers training through a partner-hosted distribution model rather than owning facilities. Week-long in-person certification programs are conducted at classrooms provided by 37 education partners including major port authorities such as Port of New York and New Jersey, Georgia Ports Authority, Port of Halifax, Ports of Indiana, Virginia Port Authority, Port of Baltimore, Port of Long Beach, Hawaii Department of Transportation, and Port of Alaska, as well as federal partners US Coast Guard and US EPA. Eight academic partners, including Maine Maritime Academy, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, SUNY Maritime College, University of Tasmania Australian Maritime College, Texas Southern University, University of South Alabama, and University of Tennessee Knoxville Haslam College of Business, provide graduate-level academic and continuing education credits to graduates. Virtual delivery of MPM and MPE programs extends reach to remote participants, and the organization conducted its first international training in Saudi Arabia in January 2021.

The organization is supported by a small 5-person professional staff (Executive Director, Director of Business Development, Director of Education, Administrator, Finance Manager) and generates revenue primarily through one-time course registration fees and professional certification fees. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set at IAMPE's discretion, confirmed via email upon registration. Marketing is conducted through the Port Notes newsletter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, blog content on industry topics, and partner referrals. IAMPE does not operate as a technology company: it has no proprietary software products, no APIs or SDKs, no AI/ML capabilities, and no patents or trademarks. Its strategic moat rests on its unique certification status, deeply embedded partner ecosystem, and alumni network within the North American port industry.

Name

International Association Of Maritime And Port Executives

Legal name

International Association of Maritime and Port Executives

Website

https://iampe.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IAMPE is a non-profit membership association providing professional certification and continuing education to maritime port managers, executives, terminal operators, and commissioners across North America, with 2,600+ alumni and 37 education partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Professional Certification

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Merchant Marine & Deck Operations (EDAOANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maritime Safety, Security & Compliance (STCW/ISM/ISPS) (EDAOANAD), Navigation, Seamanship & Offshore Operations (EDAOANAE)

Keywords

• Maritime port certification
• Professional development
• Port management training
• Maritime industry education
• Executive certification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

South Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Educational Course Fees: IAMPE generates revenue through course registration fees for professional certification programs including Maritime Port Manager (MPM), Maritime Port Executive (MPE), Inland Maritime Port Manager (IMPM), Inland Maritime Port Executive (IMPE), Marine Terminal Operator, and Commissioner Seminars. Payment terms are within IAMPE's sole discretion. Prices are subject to change and do not include applicable taxes or third-party fees.
2. Professional Certification Fees: The association charges fees for certification programs that are reviewed and approved by the IAMPE's Board of Advisors. Certification designations include AMPE (Accredited Maritime Port Executive), CME (Certified Maritime Educator), MPM, MPE, IMPM, and IMPE.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IAMPE provides professional certification and continuing education programs for maritime port managers, executives, terminal operators, and commissioners across coastal and inland port operations. The organization delivers week-long in-person certification courses (MPM, MPE, IMPM, IMPE), terminal operator certifications, IMDG/Hazardous Awareness training, and Commissioner Seminars, with graduate-level academic credits articulated through partner maritime academies.

Product overview

IAMPE is a non-profit membership association that provides professional development and certification programs for the maritime port industry. The organization offers a portfolio of certification programs at multiple levels: Maritime Port Manager (MPM) and Maritime Port Executive (MPE) for coastal port professionals; Inland Maritime Port Manager (IMPM) and Inland Maritime Port Executive (IMPE) for inland river port professionals; Marine Terminal Operator and Inland Marine Terminal Operator certifications for operational personnel; and IMDG/Hazardous Awareness certification. The portfolio also includes Commissioner Seminars for port board members, the Port Notes industry newsletter, Continuing Education programs, Leadership Development, and the Captain Jeffrey Monroe Scholarship. These offerings range from entry-level operational certifications to executive-level programs providing graduate academic credits, and are designed for professionals at every career stage in the maritime port industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maritime Port Manager (MPM) Certification

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,600 professionals certified worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

39 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Maine Maritime AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing graduate-level academic and continuing education credits for IAMPE program graduates. Students in IMPE programs receive graduate-level credits from Maine Maritime Academy and other academic partners.
• Massachusetts Maritime AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing graduate-level academic and continuing education credits for IAMPE program graduates.
• State University of New York Maritime CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing graduate-level academic and continuing education credits for IAMPE program graduates.
• University of Tasmania Australian Maritime CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing graduate-level academic and continuing education credits for IAMPE program graduates. International partner expanding IAMPE's global reach.
• Texas Southern UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing graduate-level academic and continuing education credits for IAMPE program graduates.
• University of South AlabamacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing graduate-level academic and continuing education credits for IAMPE program graduates.
• University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Haslam College of BusinesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing graduate-level academic and continuing education credits for IAMPE program graduates. Dr. Donald Maier serves as Associate Professor of Supply Chain Logistics.
• American Association of Ports (AAPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAPA is recognized as the unified voice of seaports in the Americas, representing 130 of the leading seaport authorities in the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean and more than 200 industry solution providers.
• Inland Rivers, Ports, and Terminals (IRPT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIRPT is IAMPE's go-to partner for brown-water related matters. With IRPT's guidance, IAMPE created the Inland Maritime Port Executive program - a first-of-its-kind program specifically focused on inland river port challenges.
• Port Authority of New York and New JerseycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation partner hosting and supporting IAMPE certification programs. Bethann Rooney, AMPE serves as Director of Port Commerce Department.
• Georgia Ports AuthoritycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation partner supporting IAMPE certification programs with course delivery and facilities.
• United States Coast GuardcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSCG personnel participate in IAMPE programs. Capt. Kevin Kiefer, AMPE serves as Chief of USCG Office of Waterways and Ocean Policy and Chair of IAMPE Advisory Board. USCG Sector Northern New England participates in IAMPE events.
• Port of HalifaxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation and training center partner hosting MPE certification programs in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Capt. Mike Davie, VP of Operations & Technology, serves on IAMPE Advisory Board.
• Ports of IndianacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation and training center partner hosting IMPM and IMPE certification programs at Burns Harbor. Multiple Ports of Indiana staff have graduated from IAMPE programs including CEO Jody Peacock.
• Virginia Port AuthoritycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHosted MPM/MPE certification course week of April 15-19, supporting IAMPE's coastal port management programs.
• Port of New OrleanscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation partner hosting MPE certification programs. World Trade Center New Orleans also listed as education partner.
• HDR Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngineering and architecture firm that provides course facilities through course sponsorships, enabling IAMPE to host seminars across North America from Maine to Alaska.
• Greater Houston Port BureaucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartners with IAMPE to expand offerings to the Houston region. GHPB assists in marketing efforts and provides classroom space for IAMPE courses administered in the region.
• Alaska Association of Harbormasters & Port Administration (AAHPA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociation partner promoting and encouraging development of ports, harbors and marinas. Supports IAMPE in expanding to Alaska region.
• Maritime Association of South Carolina Harbormasters & Port Administration (MASC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember-based trade association connecting maritime industry and supporting entities. Advocates for maritime community across South Carolina.
• North Atlantic Ports Association (NAPA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrade association of commercial seaports between Virginia and Canadian Maritime Provinces. Partners to ensure maritime professionals have access to continuing education.
• National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNAWE is the voice of the U.S. marine terminal operator and stevedoring industry in Washington, DC. Partners to expand professional development for NAWE members.
• Maritime Association of the Port of New York/New Jersey (MAPONY/NJ)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorServes commercial maritime industry in NY/NJ region by monitoring vessel activity, advocating for maritime interests, and promoting safety, security, and sustainability.
• Connecticut Port AuthorityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation partner supporting IAMPE programs in the Connecticut region.
• Port of AlaskaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation partner supporting IAMPE programs in Alaska.
• Maine Port AuthorityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation partner supporting IAMPE programs in Maine.
• South Carolina Ports AuthorityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation partner supporting IAMPE programs in South Carolina.
• Port Tampa BayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation partner supporting IAMPE programs in Florida.
• Jacksonville Port AuthorityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation partner supporting IAMPE programs in Jacksonville, Florida.
• The Port of Long BeachcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation partner supporting IAMPE programs. Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Chief Executive Officer, serves on IAMPE Advisory Board.
• Baltimore Port AdministrationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaryland Port Administration - Port of Baltimore is an education partner supporting IAMPE programs.
• North Carolina State Ports AuthorityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation partner supporting IAMPE programs in North Carolina.
• Hawaii Department of TransportationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation partner supporting IAMPE programs in Hawaii. Hawaii DOT staff participate in MPM certification programs.
• British Virgin Islands Port AuthorityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational education partner supporting IAMPE programs in the Caribbean.
• Marine Exchange of Southern CaliforniaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation partner supporting IAMPE programs in Southern California.
• C3 AssociatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert on Foreign Trade Zones in the United States. Partners with IAMPE to offer members access to FTZ expertise, Logistics Process Management Consulting, and Governmental Affairs Advocacy.
• MARPRO Associates InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransportation consulting firm based in Portland, Maine. Partners with IAMPE to provide members consulting services at special rates.
• US Environmental Protection AgencyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFederal agency partner supporting IAMPE programs and environmental awareness training.
• Maher TerminalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustry partner supporting IAMPE programs and professional development for terminal operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Inland Rivers, Ports and Terminals (IRPT): An industry association representing inland river ports and terminals in the United States. IRPT was IAMPE's go-to partner for creating the first-of-its-kind Inland Maritime Port Executive program, and serves an overlapping audience of brown-water port professionals.
• World Maritime University: A postgraduate maritime university established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), headquartered in Malmö, Sweden. WMU delivers graduate-level maritime professional education globally, directly comparable to IAMPE's MPM/MPE programs in mission and audience.
• American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA): The unified voice of seaports in the Americas, representing 130+ seaport authorities across the US, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. AAPA is an overlapping industry association that also serves port professionals, with which IAMPE holds a partnership — directly comparable in target audience and mission.
• Ocean Technologies Group: A global provider of digital maritime training (formed from Seagull Maritime and Videotel), serving seafarers, maritime academies, and shipping companies with e-learning, simulation, and competency management. Directly comparable to IAMPE in maritime professional training mission but differentiated by digital scale and technology platform.

Emerging players

• Maine Maritime Academy: A maritime-focused college in Castine, Maine offering marine transportation, marine engineering, and maritime management degrees. An IAMPE academic partner providing graduate-level credit articulation for IAMPE graduates — adjacent rather than directly competing.
• California State University Maritime Academy: The maritime academy of the California State University system in Vallejo, offering marine transportation and maritime administration programs. Comparable to other IAMPE academic partners in providing maritime management education at degree level.
• State University of New York Maritime College: A public maritime college in the Bronx offering marine transportation, marine engineering, and maritime business management programs. IAMPE academic partner; overlaps in audience (port/maritime professionals) but differs in degree-granting model.
• Massachusetts Maritime Academy: A public maritime academy in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts offering marine transportation, marine engineering, and maritime business degrees. An IAMPE academic partner providing credit articulation — competes for some professional development attention but targets degree-seeking students.
• Texas A&M Maritime Academy: The maritime academy of Texas A&M University at Galveston offering marine transportation and maritime administration programs. Comparable audience of maritime professionals but focused on degree pathways rather than executive certification.

Broad incumbents

• International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH): A global alliance of over 170 port authorities and port-related organizations headquartered in Tokyo. IAPH is a broader, internationally established industry body that addresses port management training as part of a wider portfolio — comparable to AAPA but at global scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@IAMPE
• Facebookfacebook.com/IAMPE.ORG
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-association-of-maritime-and-port-executives

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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