THE GLOBAL VOICE FOR BLUE-TECH COMPANIES

While the offshore energy industry is strongly supported, there has been a long-recognized need for a unified voice representing the other ocean science and technology industry sectors. That voice is the International Ocean Science and Technology Industry Association.

The IOSTIA Mission Statement
The International Ocean Science & Technology Industry Association (IOSTIA) shall provide programs and services that create new opportunities and encourage a favorable business environment for ocean science and technology companies who explore and sustainably utilize the earth’s oceans.

The IOSTIA Vision Statement
IOSTIA will strive to become the preeminent industry-association voice for the non-energy related ocean science and technology business sectors. IOSTIA will accomplish this by offering members a focused

About US
The International Ocean Science & Technology Industry Association (IOSTIA) was founded in 2017 as a 501(c)(6) trade association to provide a voice for companies involved in the various ocean science and technology business sectors primarily outside of the oil and gas industry.
At its core, the mission of IOSTIA is to:

• Provide programs and services focused on advancing the business needs and opportunities of companies in the ocean science and technology industry
• Maintain a strong lobbying presence in Washington by being the advocate for IOSTIA members before Congress and the Executive Branch. Through our lobbying activities we:
  • Influence industry-related policy decisions
  • Assist with government business development
  • Build brand equity with elected officials, policy leaders and decision makers
  • Facilitate member access to regulatory and legislative processes
• Work in concert with the Department of Commerce and Department of State and other key agencies to address international trade issues affecting the sale and utilization of ocean technologies
• Promote the blue economy and its broad and meaningful impact on the US economy and internationally.
• Cultivate industry relationships that create and advance business opportunities for IOSTIA members
• Help member companies expand internationally through IOSTIA programs.