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Second Berge Bulk vessel sports Anemoi rotor sails.


January, 31, 2026

Subsea7 Gets Shell’s Contract for Deepwater Development off US.


January, 25, 2026

Information and legal support for the activities of members of the Association


"Association Purpose"

Support to members of the Association in the fields of sea and river transport, merchant shipping, shipping (including fish / fish preservation, stevedoring), navigation and hydrographic support for navigation, while ensuring the safety of navigation on approaches to seaports



Draft workplan agreed on safety rules for battery, wind and nuclear-powered ships.


January, 31, 2026

The Suez Canal after the crisis: what carriers are preparing for in 2026


January, 30, 2026

Work with domestic and international organizations and experts on shipping issues


"Association Purpose"

IMA (International Maritime Association)

IMA Guide


  • Roman Kurilin

    Head of the Supervisory Board of the International Maritime Association

  • Association activity

    The main goal of the association is to constantly support activities and help members of the International Maritime Association (IMA) in the fields of maritime and river transport, merchant shipping, shipping (including fish / fish protection, port industries), navigation and hydrographic support for navigation, while ensuring the safety of navigation on approaches to seaports, in the areas of environmental protection during the implementation of economic activity and control in sea and river ports, in ship agency services, in the fields of x using ships for the transportation of goods, passengers, baggage and mail, fishing and other marine industries, exploration and mining, towing, icebreaking and rescue operations, cable laying, as well as for other economic, scientific and cultural purposes, forwarding in other related areas.

  • Association partners

    Legal company "Result"

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News of the International Maritime Association (IMA) and partners

  • September 25 - World Sea Day 25.09.2025 September 25 - World Sea Day

    In 2025, World Maritime Day falls on September 25. This is one of the international days in the United Nations system. It has been celebrated since 1978 by the decision of the 10th session of the Assembly of the Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO) on the last Thursday of September.

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  • Odessa is 231 years old 02.09.2025 Odessa is 231 years old

    The International Maritime Association congratulates Odessa and the people of Odessa on the 231th anniversary of its foundation. After all, Odesa is the best city on Earth, this place means something important to each of us, someone was born here and spent happy childhood years, someone met their first love, someone achieved their first victory, someone fulfilled their first cherished dream.

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  • Marine News Digest # 35 ( September, 01, 2025 ) 01.09.2025 Marine News Digest # 35 ( September, 01, 2025 )

    We bring to your attention the Digest of marine news for the week, the most interesting marine news in one collection.

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  • August 29 – Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Ukraine. 29.08.2025 August 29 – Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Ukraine.

    August 29 is the Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Ukraine, who died in the struggle for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. The International Maritime Association expresses its great gratitude to all those who are currently defending the territorial integrity and independence of Ukraine. Glory to Ukraine! Glory to its Heroes!

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  • Marine News Digest # 34 ( August, 25, 2025 ) 25.08.2025 Marine News Digest # 34 ( August, 25, 2025 )

    We bring to your attention the Digest of marine news for the week, the most interesting marine news in one collection.

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  • August 24 - Independence Day of Ukraine. 24.08.2025 August 24 - Independence Day of Ukraine.

    On August 24, Ukraine celebrates an important state holiday - Independence Day. It doesn't matter where we were born: in Kyiv or Sevastopol, Lviv or Donetsk, Poltava or Odesa, it doesn't matter how old we are and what language we speak. Only one thing is of decisive importance: our common Motherland and our common future. And only together we can change it for the better. Happy holiday to you! Happy Independence Day! Glory to Ukraine!

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