(ISSA) International Ship Suppliers Association. ISSA is an international association representing nearly 2,000 ship suppliers throughout the world. "The voice of the ship supplier."

(IMPA) International Marine Purchasing Association. Dedicated to promoting co-operation and understanding between purchaser and supplier and to improve the art, science and practice of marine purchasing in all applied forms.

(CSSA) Canadian Ship Supply & Services Association. Promotes the interests and reputation of the general members both inside and outside Canada in an effort to expand the domestic and international prominence of the Canadian ship supply industry.