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• News Articles | 27th September 2012

  One hundred years after the Titanic

  Safety at sea theme for World Maritime Day

• Exhibition News | 26th September 2012

  ILS and Danaos announce cloud-based project at IMPA London

  ILS Marine and Danaos Management signed an agreement at IMPA London that sees the companies join forces on a cloud-based, automated procurement service for the shipping industry.

• Exhibition News | 24th September 2012

  A resounding success!

  The dust has settled on another IMPA London, and we’re delighted to say that this year has been another success.

• Exhibition News | 10th September 2012

  A toast to…Yanmar

  SKV Group to mark Yanmar’s century at IMPA London

• Exhibition News | 7th September 2012

  Join the debate…

  Follow us on Twitter and have your say at this year’s IMPA London

• Exhibition News | 7th September 2012

  Roaming free…

  RoamingExpert.com makes IMPA London debut.

• | 6th September 2012

  Gain knowledge and save money with free Lubricant seminar programme at IMPA London

  Knowledge and value are two virtues that IMPA prides itself on, and this year’s IMPA London is no exception.

• Exhibition News | 3rd September 2012

  Formed on friendship, built on business

  The Great Alliance typifies the core values of IMPA – networking, learning and debate. For those that aren’t familiar with the Great Alliance, it is four companies – Salvo Grima, Imatech, FitatSea and Nordic Offshore Services – working together for the benefit of their own business and for those of the other members.

• Exhibition News | 3rd September 2012

  Raise a glass at IMPA London 2012…

  Whether it’s for networking or relaxing, there’s a vibrant social agenda at this year’s IMPA London

• Conference News | 29th August 2012

  Michael Portillo confirmed as IMPA London keynote speaker

  IMPA has confirmed that former MP and Cabinet Minister the Rt. Hon. Michael Portillo will deliver the keynote address at this year’s IMPA London Conference.

• Conference News | 28th August 2012

  Shell Marine Products: Alexia S4 presentation at IMPA 2012!

  Trialled at sea - tested by manufacturers* – Shell Alexia S4: Proven performance under tough conditions

• Exhibition News | 20th August 2012

  Going for gold with IMPA London and The Great Alliance

  Charity spin-a-thon to follow Olympics cycling success.

• Exhibition News | 15th August 2012

  Arma: Presence is the key

  Arma Marine Services returns to IMPA London for its second year as an exhibitor and is aiming to make the most of its presence at the UK’s leading maritime event, a factor that is key in its decision to return.

• Conference News | 13th August 2012

  ‘2015 and beyond’ - a BP Marine workshop on lubrication requirements

  BP Marine has confirmed its participation at IMPA London 2012, and also announced that during the event it will stage '2015 and beyond' – a BP Marine workshop on lubrication requirements.

• Conference News | 8th August 2012

  National Ship Chandlers: technical conference well worth attending

  John Joannou of National Ship Chandlers, one of IMPA London’s Premier VIP Sponsors, has said that the technical conference at the show will be a major draw for ship chandlers this year.

• Exhibition News | 7th August 2012

  Yanmar celebrates 100 years

  A week is considered a long time in business, so with that in mind the achievement of Yanmar is all the more remarkable. The company, which specialises in diesel engines manufacture, celebrated its 100th anniversary in March 2012, a feat the organisation puts down to the support of its customers.

• Conference News | 2nd August 2012

  Move reflects importance of maritime purchasing sector

  IMPA London’s move to the QEII Conference Centre is a reflection of the maritime purchasing sector’s importance, according to Søren Jørgensen, of Wrist Ship Supply.

• News Articles | 1st August 2012

  Maress Supply Ltda primed for growth

  Maress Supply Ltda , Chile’s only IMPA member, has confirmed that it is primed for growth over the next 18 months with a number of major projects in the offing.

• Exhibition News | 30th July 2012

  Educate and inform: ExxonMobil Marine Lubricants to make IMPA London presentation

  ExxonMobil Marine Lubricants will make a presentation at IMPA London this September, where its new Mobilgard™ 560 VS cylinder oil will be highlighted.

• Exhibition News | 27th July 2012

  Developing stronger connections

  The world’s largest classification society, Class NK, is making its first appearance at IMPA London this year with the aim of developing stronger connections within the industry.

• News Articles | 26th July 2012

  IMPA confirms sponsor for Annual Dinner

  The Ferrometal Group will sponsor this year’s Annual Dinner at IMPA London, the event secretariat has confirmed.

• Conference News | 25th July 2012

  Solving the perfect storm

  ‘Economic and environmental drivers are creating unprecedented technical challenges for the shipping community,’ says Stuart Fuller of Total Lubmarine. ‘It is essential, therefore, that experts from across the industry come together to discuss and debate solutions for today and tomorrow.’

• Conference News | 23rd July 2012

  Knowledge is power

  This year at IMPA London there will be a greater technical focus than there has been in previous years, a reflection of the growing demand placed on purchasers to make business-critical decisions daily.

• Conference News | 19th July 2012

  IMPA London announces catering conference session

  The Purchasing & Supply Conference will host a session on catering at sea, IMPA has announced.

• Exhibition News | 18th July 2012

  On your marks, get set….SPIN!

  IMPA and The Great Alliance launch charity bike-a-thon for IMPA London

• Conference News | 17th July 2012

  Ballast Water Management Systems: how prepared are you?

  In all likelihood, the IMO’s Ballast Water Convention will be ratified this year and enter into force by 2013. This means that all new vessels will have to use a Ballast Water Management System (BWMS), and all existing vessels will have to comply by 2016.

• Exhibition News | 16th July 2012

  Everlux looking to make its mark at IMPA London

  Everlux is hoping to increase its presence in the maritime market at this year’s IMPA London in what will be the organisation’s first appearance at the show.

• News Articles | 12th July 2012

  JSMEA making IMPA bow

  A delegation from the Japan Ship Machinery & Equipment Association (JSMEA) will be heading to IMPA London this September to see if the organization will exhibit at the event in the future.

• Exhibition News | 11th July 2012

  Latin American Alliance confirms IMPA London appearance

  The Latin American Alliance of Ship Suppliers will exhibit at IMPA London for the first time this year, a move which further enhances the global reach of the UK’s leading maritime event.

• Exhibition News | 10th July 2012

  Reach and diversity underpin IMPA London 2012

  IMPA London’s global reach has been enhanced on two fronts with exhibitors from two major shipping regions confirming their presence at this year’s exhibition.

• Conference News | 9th July 2012

  J Lauritzen speaker confirmed for IMPA Conference

  Kathrine Geisler of J Lauritzen has been confirmed as a speaker for the IMPA London Conference. She will make a 20 minute presentation on CSR on day two of the conference.

• News Articles | 6th July 2012

  Olympic Torch passes IMPA office

  The Olympic Torch passed the IMPA office this morning as it makes its way through Essex on route to the Olympic Stadium in Stratford, London.

• News Articles | 5th July 2012

  Shell Marine Products on board as IMPA London confirms major new sponsorship deal

  IMPA has announced that Shell Marine Products will sponsor this year’s conference and exhibition, signing a deal to become the main title sponsor for the 2012 showcase.

• Exhibition News | 4th July 2012

  PB Asher: QEII move is great

  Marine industry heavyweight PB Asher has backed IMPA London’s move to the QEII, saying that ‘it’s a great move’ for the industry and for the event itself.

• News Articles | 22nd June 2012

  Organisers announce Event Finale

  This week IMPA London event organisers announced details of the event finale which will be held at the OXO building on the bank of the Thames.

• Conference News | 30th January 2012

  2012 will focus on Conference Programme

  Event director Will Bixby has revealed that 2012 will major on the conference programme. The announcement came after the appointment of dedicated conference producers to help boost the overall content and format of the conference.

• Conference News | 18th October 2011

  Wrapping up another fantastic event

  The 2011 event was the latest in a string of highly successful shows where exhibitors benefitted from high visitor numbers and conference delegates were treated to a highly topical and relevant conference programme.

• Conference News | 23rd September 2011

  2012 conference programme set to expand…

  IMPA are constantly looking for ways in which to innovate and develop the conference side of the annual IMPA event and 2012 will see new ideas and initiatives being put into place to help deliver increased value for attendees to the event.

• Conference News | 22nd September 2011

  Invaluable updates via 2011 briefing sessions…

  Designed to provide updates and discussion on key recent developments in the industry, IMPA’s popular briefing sessions were back by demand this year and open for all to attend in the small hall.

• Conference News | 21st September 2011

  IMPA conference sessions add value to 2011 event…

  The recent IMPA 2011 conference theme addressed ‘Strategic Purchasing & Supply Management’ through the eyes of seasoned professionals with a common aim – to present an overview of best practice strategy that focuses on practical guidelines for improvement in day-to-day business.

• News Articles | 20th September 2011

  Organisers promise hotels, pubs and special atmosphere will be maintained…

  IMPA London 2012 is on the move and will now occupy the highly professional QEII conference centre in Westminster, London. And although the move will see the event grow and expand the event organisers are promising they will do everything they can to keep the ‘special feel’ of IMPA’s annual event.

• News Articles | 19th September 2011

  Positive feedback for 2012 venue change…

  Following another successful IMPA event in London during September, both exhibitors and visitors to the event have expressed an overwhelming positive reaction to the change of venue for 2012.

• News Articles | 16th September 2011

  IMPA Chairman launches IMPA London 2012

  It was lights, camera, action as the IMPA Chairman and CEO Jan Johannessen launched IMPA London 2012 and introduced details of the new venue for the annual IMPA exhibition and conference.