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Iran has presented the US with a seven-day plan to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Under Tehran's plan, the strait would open on the sixth day following the approval of the terms, and negotiations on a final agreement would begin on the seventh day.


September, 27, 2026

IMO R&D Forum advances global preparedness for alternative fuel pollution incidents.


September, 26, 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



Changing requirements for propulsion systems will transform the marine engine market. The market is undergoing a transformation driven by a combination of emission regulations, alternative fuels, and electrification.


September, 27, 2026

Almost the entire Black Sea has become a war-risk zone: how this will affect shipping costs.


September, 25, 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

  • September 24 - World Sea Day 24.09.2026 September 24 - World Sea Day

    In 2026, World Maritime Day falls on September 24. 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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  • Marine News Digest # 37 ( September, 14, 2026 ) 14.09.2026 Marine News Digest # 37 ( September, 14, 2026 )

    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 # 36 ( September, 07, 2026 ) 07.09.2026 Marine News Digest # 36 ( September, 07, 2026 )

    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 232 years old 02.09.2026 Odessa is 232 years old

    The International Maritime Association congratulates Odessa and the people of Odessa on the 232th 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 ( August, 31, 2026 ) 31.08.2026 Marine News Digest # 35 ( August, 31, 2026 )

    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 Defenders of Ukraine. 29.08.2026 August 29 — Day of Remembrance of Defenders of Ukraine.

    On this day, we bow our heads to those who gave their lives for Ukraine, for our freedom and the right to live on our land. This date is forever associated with the Ilovaisk Cauldron — one of the most tragic pages of the Russian-Ukrainian war. In August 2014, Ukraine lost hundreds of its soldiers. Their names will forever remain in our memory. Eternal memory and respect to the Defenders of Ukraine.

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