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Orange Marine Orders Two More Cable Laying and Repair Vessels from Vard.


February, 22, 2026

Barbados is setting a pathway to exploring green shipping corridors to reduce emissions from shipping. The first step will be a pre-feasibility study, commissioned by IMO.


February, 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



Island Offshore’s new hybrid Ocean Energy Construction Vessel (OECV) has been launched to the water at Vard Shipyards Romania in Brăila.


February, 21, 2026

The Ministry of Development held a meeting of the commission to select a concessionaire for terminals in the port of Chornomorsk.


February, 22, 2026

Work with domestic and international organizations and experts on shipping issues


"Association Purpose"

IMA (International Maritime Association)

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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

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  • 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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