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Asian Shipowners’ Forum (ASF) was founded in April 1992 when its first meeting was held at Japan Shipping Club in Tokyo. As one of the important shipping organizations in the world, it consists of six members from the shipowners’ associations of Asia Pacific region i.e. Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, and Federation of ASEAN Shipowners’ Associations (FASA).

To better reflect the work and progress of its members and committees, the Asian Shipowners’ Forum (ASF) - as of January 2022, half of the world’s tonnage was owned by Asian companies (UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics 2022) - has changed its name to Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA). This was proposed during the 18th Chairmen’s meeting held in Beijing, China, on 19th October 2015. Subsequently at the 25th ASF AGM, it was officially declared the change of name from ASF to ASA.

https://www.asianshipowners.org/

The Association of Singapore Marine & Offshore Energy Industries (ASMI) is a non-profit trade association representing companies in Singapore’s marine and offshore energy sector. Since its inception in 1968, ASMI has been a key player in advocating for industry growth, promoting safety standards, and fostering international collaborations to ensure the sector remains competitive in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

https://www.asmi.com/en/

The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) is the peak body for the marine export industry. The objective of AIMEX is to develop and promote Australia’s international competitiveness in the marine sector. AIMEX represents Australia’s most successful international brands, emerging companies and firms that showcase exciting innovation and technological development.

https://www.aimex.asn.au/

Batam Shipyard Offshore and Offshore Association (BSOA), was established on 7 August 1997 as a non-profit organization by shipyards companies which became a pioneer of the growth in shipbuilding and offshore industries in Batam island. BSOA was established with the abiding objective as government partners to participate in developing business world especially in shipbuilding and offshore, as well as cooperate with the Government and other organizations to realize the equitable and prosperous societies.

BSOA works to enhance cooperation among its member companies and to promote their common interests and the mission is to represent shipyard industry and offshore industry in Indonesia especially in Batam, Bintan and Karimun islands, and makes shipbuilding and offshore industries in Batam become a leader and barometer in the world of marine industry.

https://www.bsoa-btm.org/ 

Founded in 1988, CCCME is a national social organization serving China's mechanical and electrical products production, import and export trade, China's foreign investment cooperation and related activities. China Chamber of Commerce for Machinery and Electrical Industry has more than 10,000 member companies, covering a wide range of industries, complete industrial chain and supply chain, with strong industry representativeness, and now has 21 industry branches, 1 expert committee and 6 special committees

https://www.cccme.org.cn /

Under the CharIN (Charging Interface Initiative e. V.) umbrella, cross-industry stakeholders like automakers, charging station manufacturers, component suppliers, energy providers, grid operators, and many others continue moving towards interoperable charging, where vehicles, chargers, and software systems work together and to make the user experience reliable, easy and smooth.

CharIN´s holistic approach is not limited to passenger cars. Its international community is comprised of leading global companies representing every link to the e-mobility value chain and multiple experts who have been working together as a team to drive the requirements of charging all kinds of electric vehicles.

Besides several further topics and activities, during the last three years, a special Task Force has been extending the scope to Commercial Vehicles and thus, setting requirements and standards for the development of the Megawatt Charging System (MCS). In the close future, the MCS shall also be used to charge other heavy-duty vehicles like e-ferries, ships, and planes.

https://www.charin.global/ 

At Danish Export, we help Danish export companies expand globally with market insights, advisory support, and new connections. We've been doing this since 1965 – and it works. Our members have 49 percent more exports than other comparable Danish export companies.

As a member, you become part of a strong network of over 700 export companies, where we support each other with practical challenges. Need a good approach to an important client? Or a distributor for your next market? We and our members can help you move forward, giving you a shortcut to increased exports and international growth.

https://www.danishexport.dk/

IEMA advocates for the entire electric marine sector. We are the interface between the water and the land, cutting-edge vessel technology and port infrastructure.

We connect and collaborate with for-profit companies, municipalities, government authorities, industry associations, and philanthropic institutions. Our mission is to affect a real and lasting decarbonization of the world's waters.

Mission of IEMA

Our mission is to affect a real and lasting decarbonization of the world’s waters.

http://iema.org/

The International Marine Purchasing Association (IMPA) is the non-profit organisation that has been at the heart of the marine procurement and supply chain management industry since 1978.

Established more than four decades ago by a group of senior purchaser executives who wanted to create an industry voice to make heard the interests of the profession, IMPA now represents a strong and vibrant community of more than 1,000 maritime purchaser and supplier members who are working towards continuous improvement and development of the industry.

https://impa.net/

The Indonesian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA), founded in 1967, unites private and state-owned shipping companies to strengthen Indonesia’s maritime sector. INSA promotes an integrated shipping system, develops the national shipping industry for greater efficiency, and supports maritime services that contribute to domestic and international economic growth. Over the decades, membership has grown to nearly 1,500 companies operating in various shipping sectors, including cargo, passenger, container, and oil and gas transport. INSA is currently chaired by Carmelita Hartoto, a leading shipping entrepreneur from PT Andhika Line, who oversees the organization in advancing Indonesia’s shipping industry both nationally and globally.

https://insa.or.id/

INTERTANKO (the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners) is a trade association that has served as the voice for independent tanker owners since 1970, representing the interests of its Members at national, regional and international levels.

The organisation champions an industry dedicated to support global energy networks by delivering safe, efficient and environmentally sound transport services.

INTERTANKO actively works on a wide range of operational, technical, legal and commercial issues affecting tanker owners and operators around the world. It draws on regular and direct contact with its Members and other industry stakeholders to develop and disseminate information and best practice, essential to the tanker industry.

https://www.intertanko.com/ 

IPERINDO, the Indonesia Shipbuilding and Offshore Association, founded in 1968, is a national organization uniting shipyards, offshore builders, maritime-support companies, consultants, and classification firms across Indonesia. It has more than 300 members spread throughout the country, fostering collaboration and industry development. The current chairwoman of IPERINDO is Anita Puji Utami, who also serves as CEO of PT Adiluhung Saranasegara Indonesia and brings extensive experience in maritime business management. Under her leadership, IPERINDO represents member interests to the government and other stakeholders, promotes competitiveness, self-reliance, and innovation, and works to strengthen Indonesia’s maritime-industrial ecosystem for sustainable national growth.

https://iperindo.co.id/

Japan Ship Machinery and Equipment Association(JSMEA, a nonprofit body) is organized by those enterprises engaged in manufactures, repairs and sales of marine propulsion engines and various auxiliary ship machinery such as pumps, air compressors, oil purifiers, heat exchangers, cargo and mooring winches, anchor windlasses, deck cranes, steering gears, navigational aids, fittings and accessories, and presently incorporates a total of 256 regular corporate members and 75 organizations of supporting members. (As of July, 2024)

https://www.jsmea.or.jp/ 

Korea Marine Equipment Association (KOMEA) supports the globalization of Korea’s shipbuilding and marine equipment industry by monitoring industry trends, providing various information resources, facilitating domestic networking activities, implementing government projects, and organizing exhibitions and export consultation meetings.

http://www.komea.kr/

The MBF is a non-profit organization promoting batteries in the maritime industry by sharing knowledge and information.

Through collaboration projects, the MBF members work together on a global understanding of the challenges with batteries on board of ships and set the standard for rules and regulations.

The MBF also maintains a Ship Register providing an overview of all battery powered ships around the world.

https://www.maritimebatteryforum.com/ 

MARITIEME BRANCHEVERENIGING MET 800+ LEDEN Maritime & Offshore NL is een hecht en succesvol netwerk van scheepswerven, toeleveranciers en dienstverleners. Zij maken gezamenlijk het onmogelijke mogelijk, overal ter wereld en onder welke omstandigheden dan ook. Op maritiem-technologisch gebied gaan deze bedrijven, groot en klein, altijd een stap verder op zoek naar nieuwe uitdagingen en mogelijkheden.

SERVICES OP HET GEBIED VAN TRADE, INNOVATION, HUMAN CAPITAL Vanuit een gezamenlijke passie en trots voor de sector stroopt de gehele bureauorganisatie achter Maritime & Offshore NL graag de mouwen op om het netwerk op allerlei wijzen te faciliteren. Maritime & Offshore NL behartigt de belangen van het netwerk, biedt professionele ondersteuning bij projecten en voert onafhankelijke onderzoeken uit. Maritime & Offshore NL focust zich specifiek op de thema’s Trade, Innovation en Human Capital. Samen zorgen we ervoor dat de Nederlandse maritiem-technologische en offshore sector een sterke, vooroplopende sector blijft die meespeelt op wereldniveau!

https://www.maritimetechnology.nl/nl

SAMIN is the collection of members involving in Shipbuilding, Ship-repair and Marine related industries in Sarawak. Six member’s categories including, (1) SBSR – Shipyards (Shipbuilding & Ship repairs), (2) MRO – (Marine related) Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul, (3) Naval Architect, Marine Consultants, Marine Lawyers, (4) Academia, Classification society, (5) Marine related manufacturer, (6) Marine supporting industries. SAMIN established in 25 October 2018.

https://www.samin.org.my/

The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is the voice of the UK’s maritime engineering and business sector promoting and supporting companies which design, build, refit and modernise ships, and supply equipment and services for all types of commercial and naval ships, ports and terminals infrastructure, offshore oil & gas, maritime security & safety, marine science and technology, maritime autonomous systems and marine renewable energy.

SMI provides a wide range of activities both internationally and in the UK for the benefit of the maritime engineering business community. Our activities follow our objectives of presenting members with business opportunities, assisting with research and innovation, lobbying government and NGOs to improve the business environment, facilitating network opportunities and providing marketing and other services. 

https://www.maritimeindustries.org/

The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) is a national trade association formed in 1985 to serve and promote the interests of its members and to enhance the competitiveness of Singapore as an International Maritime Centre. It represents a wide spectrum of shipping companies and other businesses allied to the shipping industry. 

As of 2025, SSA has a member-strength of over 500 companies, which it regularly engages and collaborates with. Member companies include, but are not limited to - shipowners and operators, ship managers, ship agents, and other ancillary companies such as shipbrokers, classification societies, marine insurers, bunker suppliers, maritime lawyers, shipping bankers and start-ups amongst others.

www.ssa.org.sg/

Taiwan Shipbuilding Industry Association and the Transportation Machinery and Equipment originally belonged to the shipbuilding divisions of Keelung City Shipbuilding Association and Kaohsiung City Shipbuilding Association in Taiwan Province Transportation Equipment Association. At 1954, the members of shipbuilding divisions had increased to dozens. Therefore, Keelung City Shipbuilding Association and Kaohsiung Shipbuilding Association made the decision to merge together and applied for the establishment of the Taiwan Shipbuilding Industry Association to the Taiwan Provincial Government Social Department.

After 1976, new yacht factories had increased significantly. Therefore, the Taiwan Yacht Industry Association was founded in February 1981 based on its own business. As the yacht and the ship factories can run the business of each other, so they are allowed to join these two associations when the factories are running these two businesses at the same time.

https://www.tsba.org.tw/

The Nautical Institute is a global not-for-profit professional membership organisation and a leading authority in the maritime industry. Established in 1972, it is dedicated to promoting the highest standards of professionalism, competence, and safety through training courses, professional development opportunities, publications, and accreditations.

The Institute holds consultative status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other professional bodies, enabling it to represent the views of its members on key matters for the industry.

With over 12,000 professional members and more than 62 branches worldwide, The Nautical Institute strives to inspire the next generation of maritime leaders, enable better decision-making through collaboration and knowledge-sharing, and contribute to a safer, more sustainable, and environmentally responsible maritime industry.

https://www.nautinst.org/ 

The VDMA represents 3,600 German and European mechanical and plant engineering companies. The industry stands for innovation, export orientation and SMEs. The companies employ around 3 million people in the EU-27, more than 1.2 million of them in Germany alone. This makes mechanical and plant engineering the largest employer among the capital goods industries, both in the EU-27 and in Germany. In the European Union, it represents a turnover volume of an estimated 870 billion euros. Around 80 percent of the machinery sold in the EU comes from a manufacturing plant in the domestic market.

https://www.vdma.eu/en/

Germany’s federal government takes an active part in international trade fairs, providing German companies with an opportunity to present themselves and their goods and services at the joint exhibit – the German Pavilion.

https://www.vdma.eu/en/

At VSP International Expo, we offer more than just organization and logistics, we are dedicated strategic partners who help our clients maximize their reach and to strengthen their market position.

All our endeavors are focused on connecting German exhibitors with global opportunities, representing them all around the world. Our strong and comprehensive relationship with industry stakeholders, government departments, and industry associations position us as your ideal partner for Germany.

In collaboration with German government ministries and departments, we have expanded our international presence and involvement, allowing us not only to represent German companies globally but also to enhance international networks and business opportunities.

https://vsp-expo.com/

Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association (ZESTAs) is an international organization constituted as a non-profit trade association. 

Our purpose is to promote rapid and large-scale uptake of Zero Emissions Ship Technology (ZEST). Zero Emissions means zero GHG emissions at point of use on the vessel with minimal upstream impacts. By combining zero emission technologies, we achieve zero emissions at a shipboard level faster. With today’s technologies we can achieve fully zero emissions now, particularly on smaller return to base vessels, and drastically reduce emissions on larger ocean going vessels with more complicated operational profiles.

http://zestas.org/