Get Involved
The maritime industry is beginning to take a more structured approach to end-of-life rope management. Whether you are a shipowner, manager, procurement professional, or solution provider, there is a role for you in this conversation. Explore the initiative, review your own practices, and join us in closing the loop on maritime materials.
For shipowners, managers, and procurement teams,
this new initiative is an opportunity to:
• Review how retired materials are currently handled;
• Identify areas where visibility and consistency can be improved;
• Explore available solutions for collection and recovery;
• Begin integrating material handling into broader operational and ESG considerations.
This is not about introducing entirely new systems, but about improving existing ones, making them more transparent, more consistent, and more efficient.
We encourage all IMPA members and stakeholders to:
• Learn more about rope circularity and its implications;
• Consider how this applies to your own operations;
• Join our upcoming webinar (July 2026), where we will explore this topic in more detail and share practical insights.
If you are a solution provider operating in this space, we would be pleased to hear from you about becoming an IMPA SAVE Solution Provider for Rope Recycling. The only requirement is at least one written testimonial from a company that has previously used your services and is satisfied with the outcome; just reach out to us by writing to sustainability@impa.net or using our contact form.
