The IMPA Marine Stores Guide, 8th Edition is the International Marine Purchasing Association's catalogue of ship supplies. Each item has a unique six-digit IMPA code, so buyers and suppliers worldwide can order the exact same product without confusion.
Edition at a glance
| Title |
IMPA Marine Stores Guide, 8th Edition |
| Publisher |
International Marine Purchasing Association (IMPA) |
| Edition |
8th |
| Codes |
50,000+ product codes |
| Format |
Print |
What's inside
- 50,000+ products, each with a six-digit IMPA code
- Illustrations and precise specifications
- Comparison tables covering major manufacturers
- Products grouped by category for quick lookup
What is an IMPA code?
An IMPA code is a six-digit number that identifies one ship-supply product. The coding system has been used for nearly 40 years, so a code means the same item to every buyer and supplier.
How it's used
Purchasing teams put IMPA codes on requisitions and purchase orders, and suppliers quote against the same codes. That cuts errors and back-and-forth over specifications, and makes quotes from different suppliers easy to compare. The categories span deck, engine, cabin, galley and safety stores as well as provisions.
Who uses it
Ship operators and technical superintendents, purchasing managers, ship chandlers and marine suppliers, who all work from the same codes.
Format
The 8th Edition is a printed catalogue.
