Formed in the late 1990s, the panel was initially established as a consultative group tasked with developing the Large Yacht qualification pathways, which were officially introduced in 2002.

IAMI are members of Maritime Skills Alliance (MSA). Skills England.

Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB)

IAMI are members of the Maritime Skills Alliance (MSA).

IAMI are founding members of the Superyacht Alliance for Professional Standards.