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Other countries are already learning from the experience of Ukrainian ports. Interview with the head of Ukrport, Dmytro Barinov


March, 22, 2026

Dorian LPG took delivery of its 93,000 cubic meter (cbm) dual-fuel newbuilding named Areion an LPG and ammonia very large gas carrier (VLGC/AC) from Hanwha Ocean Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. at the Okpo Shipyard in South Korea.


March, 22, 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



Lithuanian liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal operator KN Energies has awarded Aker Solutions with a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract for its CO2 transshipment terminal infrastructure project in Klaipėda.


March, 21, 2026

What's happening with freight, the fleet and the Sulina Canal. Interview with Avalon Shipping Operations Manager Kateryna Kononenko


March, 18, 2026

Work with domestic and international organizations and experts on shipping issues


"Association Purpose"

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  • 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

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News of the International Maritime Association (IMA) and partners

  • Happy medical worker's day! 27.07.2025 Happy medical worker's day!

    Dear our colleagues from the International Health Association, as well as all doctors, nurses, paramedics and everyone who has dedicated their lives to medicine! We congratulate you on the Day of the Medic! Your work is not just a profession, but a special mission. And today, when war takes so much from us, it is you who return hope and life to people. Thank you for every saved breath, for humanity. May your heart, which gives warmth to others every day, also be filled with warmth, love and peace. Take care of yourself!

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  • July 10 – Day of Honoring the Fallen Medic. 10.07.2025 July 10 – Day of Honoring the Fallen Medic.

    July 10 is the first day in Ukraine to celebrate the Day of Honoring the Fallen Medic. This is an initiative of the Order of Saint Panteleimon Award team. It was launched this year to honor the memory of medical workers who died during a full-scale war. Let us remember. Let us thank. Let us honor. On behalf of our association, eternal and bright memory to the fallen medical workers.

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  • Marine News Digest # 27 ( July, 07, 2025 ) 07.07.2025 Marine News Digest # 27 ( July, 07, 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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  • July 6 - Day of the Navy of Ukraine. 06.07.2025 July 6 - Day of the Navy of Ukraine.

    The International Maritime Association sincerely wishes to congratulate you on the Day of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine! We wish you good health, unwavering faith in your strength, family comfort and a peaceful sky above your head. May your professional successes always be accompanied by well-deserved awards, and all your actions bring only victory and prosperity to Ukraine.

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  • Marine News Digest # 26 ( June, 30, 2025 ) 30.06.2025 Marine News Digest # 26 ( June, 30, 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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  • June 28 - Constitution Day of Ukraine. 28.06.2025 June 28 - Constitution Day of Ukraine.

    June 28 is the Constitution Day of Ukraine, one of the main public holidays that is important for every Ukrainian. The International Maritime Association sincerely congratulates you on the Constitution Day of Ukraine! We wish every citizen to live in a state where the law is respected and freedom is valued. May legal norms give confidence in tomorrow. And our country becomes even stronger and fairer!

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