Marine Electronics Scholarships, Safety & Training, History

The International Marine Electronics Alliance (IMEA) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit supporting organization of the National marine Electronics Association (NMEA).  The IMEA supports global efforts to establish, educate, install, operate, and maintain safe and reliable electronics aboard all vessels. IMEA is an Alliance not a member association, and focuses on maritime safety which encompasses data aggregation, a safe ocean habitat, scientific research, education, and data interfacing. IMEA will serve as the NMEA technical interface with international standards bodies and organizations. IMEA will encourage the development of fair and uniform installation practices, and rules and regulations for the safety benefit of all stakeholders involved with marine electronics and the boating industry as a whole.

IMEA is dedicated to serve the worldwide maritime industry by creating and promoting educational programming to improve the excellence of the marine electronics industry resulting in greater understanding and awareness of public safety for the boater. IMEA collaborates with other nonprofit associations and governmental agencies to provide both operational and technical marine electronics education and validation of marine electronics performance through testing and development. IMEA will be involved in pursuing the development and maintenance of NMEA Digital interfaces for the global marine electronics market. This would include other conformity assessment bodies, commercial interests, governmental safety requirements, marine electronics manufacturers, integrators, dealers, installers, and end users.