
From Talking to Delivering: How the GMPC Plans to Build Real Capability
March 3, 2026

20+
Members from world-leading maritime organisations
4,500+
Vessels represented, including tankers, bulk, gas, cruise
2
Active workstreams around Digitalisation and Talent Management
Focused collaboration delivering practical outcomes.
Building the next generation of maritime procurement leaders
This workstream addresses talent attraction, capability development, and education, supporting organisations and individuals in developing the skills and pathways needed to attract young recruits and ensure a resilient procurement profession.
Improving how maritime procurement systems work together
This workstream focuses on procurement digitalisation, data harmonisation, and the effective use of technology, including AI, to improve efficiency, transparency, and interoperability across maritime supply chains.
Developing and improving regulatory compliant standards
This workstream focuses on developing and continuously improving regulatory compliant standards that can be easily adapted by maritime companies, requiring counter parts' legal review only once. The project will not address the practical implementation of the aforementioned regulatory compliant standards.
Key updates and progress from across the Council and its workstreams.

March 3, 2026

February 20, 2026
Meet the GMPC and Join the Conversation at Upcoming Industry Events
IMPA London 2026
The GMPC will convene in London for in-person meetings and working sessions during IMPA’s flagship annual event, and the two-day schedule will also feature the GMPC’s work in the programme.
Addressing the challenges that matter most to maritime procurement
Digitalisation of maritime procurement processes
Talent development and education
Industry standards and interoperability
Regulatory, compliance, and ESG-related challenges