IMP is bringing the Aqua AMP charging range to the Southampton International Boat Show, giving UK boat owners a closer look at a system designed specifically around wet, vibration-prone marine installations rather than adapting domestic phone chargers for life afloat. The range covers wireless charging, high-power USB-C, conventional 12-volt outlets and a new high-current socket intended for larger portable loads.
The most visible part of the range is its Qi2.2-certified wireless charging hardware, but the wider product family is aimed at a more practical problem: modern boats carry phones, tablets, cameras, navigation devices, portable fridges and other electronics that increasingly need fast, reliable charging without filling the helm and cabin with loose adapters.
25W wireless charging for exposed installations
Aqua AMP’s wireless range supports Qi2.2 charging at up to 25 watts and includes surface-mounted, hidden, clamping and cubby-style installations. IMP lists IPX7 protection for the wireless products, allowing them to be fitted in locations where spray and temporary immersion are realistic risks.
The company also uses strong magnetic retention intended to keep compatible phones aligned over the charging coil as a boat moves. IMP says the retention system has been tested to MIL-STD-810H vibration and shock criteria, while foreign-object detection and thermal management are built in to control charging if metal objects or excessive heat are detected.
USB-C moves toward laptop-level power
The wired side of the range includes USB-C charging at up to 100 watts, alongside Smart USB and conventional 12-volt outlet options. That output is high enough for many modern laptops and larger tablets, reducing the need for separate inverter-fed mains chargers on smaller boats.
Products are designed for both 12- and 24-volt vessel systems, which makes the range relevant to trailer boats, RIBs and small sailing yachts as well as larger leisure craft. For installers, the advantage is the ability to use a common design language across several charging formats rather than mixing automotive and domestic components.
SeaSocket adds a 360W high-current outlet
At the higher-power end, Aqua AMP’s SeaSocket is a 12-volt, 30-amp outlet rated at up to 360 watts. The socket is designed to resemble a cup holder when not in use and uses dedicated smart leads for equipment such as portable refrigeration, pumps and other higher-current accessories.
IMP says the SeaSocket uses UV-stable materials and marine-grade metal components, with NFC authentication used in compatible leads. The product received an IBEX Innovation Award in 2025, giving the Southampton display a chance to show the system to UK owners who may not have seen it in person.
Charging becomes part of boat design
For smaller leisure boats, onboard charging used to mean little more than a cigarette-lighter socket tucked beneath the dashboard. The number and power requirements of personal electronics have changed that quickly, making charger placement, waterproofing and cable management part of the boat’s everyday usability.
The Aqua AMP range reflects that shift. Rather than one charger solving every use case, it combines low-profile wireless pads for phones, higher-output USB-C for larger devices and a dedicated high-current connection for portable marine equipment. IMP will show the range at Southampton from 18 to 27 September.