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Ukrainian crew of ALBATROS GUARD VSL detained for transporting 18 tons of hashish in Spain.


April, 15, 2021

Fifteen pirated sailors are at large. The vessel was attacked by intruders on March 11, approximately 388 km south of Benin. As a result of the attack, 15 crew members were kidnapped, and six more remained on board..


April, 16, 2021

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



STOP! Cruise ships were banned from entering Venice. In Venice, in certain areas, will be temporarily banned from entering cruise ships. This is reported by the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure, Culture, Tourism and Environment.


April, 02, 2021

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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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.

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