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Unmanned Vessels Proliferate in today's "Hybrid Navy Extravaganza". Technology companies and shipyards are vying for attention as the US unmanned navy grows in size and sophistication.


July, 21, 2026

Kenya has taken a significant step towards finalizing its National Maritime Security Strategy (NMSS), following an IMO-supported workshop held in Mombasa (6-10 July), under the European Union-funded Safe Seas for Africa (SSA) programme.


July, 19, 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



UK-headquartered Avenir LNG has launched its new LNG bunkering vessel at Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (CIMC SOE) in China.


July, 21, 2026

Representatives of the Odessa branch of the State Administrative Service of Ukraine "USPA" met with a delegation from Greece led by the special representative of the Greek Foreign Ministry for Ukraine.


July, 21, 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

    Legal company "Result"

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News of the International Maritime Association (IMA) and partners

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  • July 15 - Day of Ukrainian Statehood 15.07.2026 July 15 - Day of Ukrainian Statehood

    The International Maritime Association sincerely congratulates you on the Day of Ukrainian Statehood. Despite the aggression, our people continue educational, research and scientific work, which will ultimately fill the difficult history of Ukrainian statehood with concrete content. This holiday symbolizes what our ancestors fought for - national culture, language, faith, traditions, customs. Ukraine was and always will be a rich, developed, democratic state! Glory to Ukraine! Glory to heroes!

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  • Marine News Digest # 28 ( July, 13, 2026 ) 13.07.2026 Marine News Digest # 28 ( July, 13, 2026 )

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  • Marine News Digest # 27 ( July, 06, 2026 ) 06.07.2026 Marine News Digest # 27 ( July, 06, 2026 )

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  • July 5 - Day of the Navy of Ukraine. 05.07.2026 July 5 - 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, 29, 2026 ) 29.06.2026 Marine News Digest # 26 ( June, 29, 2026 )

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