The 28th IMPA Congress
in Bahia Brasil
21 – 26 April 2028 · IMPA Brasil
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21 – 26 April 2028 · IMPA Brasil
The International Maritime Pilots' Association (IMPA) has been the global voice of maritime pilots since 1970, representing over 8,000 professionals across more than 50 nations with consultative status at the IMO.
In 2028, the Praticagem do Brasil hosts the 28th edition — bringing the congress to South America for the first time in over three decades. Brazil's 590 pilots perform 80,000 maneuvers annually across 20 pilotage zones, safeguarding one of the world's most dynamic maritime corridors.
Praticagem do Brasil represents and coordinates the maritime pilots of Brazil's 20 pilotage zones, advancing safety and technical excellence in navigation — and is the host of the 28th IMPA Congress.
Brazil's coastline stretches over 7,400 km, housing some of the busiest ports in the Southern Hemisphere. The 28th Congress takes place at Costa do Sauípe, on the coast of Bahia — a world-class resort combining convention infrastructure, vibrant culture, and the warmth of Brazilian hospitality.
The congress takes place inside Costa do Sauípe. Choose among the resort's 4 all-inclusive hotels.
176 hectares of beach, pools and nature — home to the 28th IMPA Congress and its four all-inclusive hotels.
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Pelourinho
Farol da Barra
Praia do Espelho
Morro de São Paulo
Praia do Forte
Cachoeira da Fumaça
Quadrado de Trancoso
Arraial d’Ajuda
Igreja de São Francisco
Elevador Lacerda
Pelourinho
Farol da Barra
Praia do Espelho
Morro de São Paulo
Praia do Forte
Cachoeira da Fumaça
Quadrado de Trancoso
Arraial d’Ajuda
Igreja de São Francisco
Elevador Lacerda