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Trump, tankers and geopolitics. What 2025 was like for global shipping.


January, 18, 2026

Unidentified Drones Strike Three Oil Tankers in Black Sea.


January, 17, 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



New video series launched: Highlighting the vital role of women in ship recycling.


January, 10, 2026

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"

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

  • Marine News Digest # 43 ( October, 27, 2025 ) 27.10.2025 Marine News Digest # 43 ( October, 27, 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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  • Marine News Digest # 40 ( October, 06, 2025 ) 06.10.2025 Marine News Digest # 40 ( October, 06, 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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  • October 1 - Day of defenders of Ukraine. 01.10.2025 October 1 - Day of defenders of Ukraine.

    From the bottom of our hearts, the International Maritime Association welcomes you, our dear defenders! Your courage, dedication and sacrifice deserve the highest praise. May this day be filled with pride for your abilities and achievements. We wish you good health, family comfort and boundless happiness!

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  • Marine News Digest # 39 ( September, 29, 2025 ) 29.09.2025 Marine News Digest # 39 ( September, 29, 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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  • 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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