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A declaration aimed at strengthening the protection of seafarers worldwide was adopted in Manila, Philippines, at the International Conference on the Human Rights, Safety and Welfare of Seafarers.


September, 04, 2025

Ecuador strengthens maritime security governance.


September, 11, 2025

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



GEA’s first flagship program is the Marine Fuel Sector Initiative, an industry led effort to transform ethanol’s market potential into commercial reality and establish it as a cornerstone of the sustainable marine fuel mix.


September, 13, 2025

Development and implementation, together with state authorities, of the Concept and Program in the fields of sea and river transport, merchant shipping, shipping


"Association Purpose"

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

    Legal company "Result"

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News of the International Maritime Association (IMA) and partners

  • Marine News Digest # 36 ( September, 08, 2025 ) 08.09.2025 Marine News Digest # 36 ( September, 08, 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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  • 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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