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Maritime officials from six West and Central African countries are taking part in a regional training course in Accra, Ghana (24–28 August) to strengthen the assessment, examination and certification of seafarers.


August, 30, 2026

Four shipowners from Sweden, Norway and Canada have ordered four new VINGA product tankers for delivery in 2028 and 2029, expanding the Furetank-developed vessel series to 26 ships.


August, 29, 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



Teledyne FLIR is bringing new machine vision technologies to unmanned surface vehicles.


August, 29, 2026

Additional shelters for port workers are being built at Pivdne. The new structures are intended to supplement the existing shelter system and provide additional safe spaces directly on the company's territory.


August, 30, 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.

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    Legal company "Result"

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News of the International Maritime Association (IMA) and partners

  • 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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  • Marine News Digest # 34 ( August, 24, 2026 ) 24.08.2026 Marine News Digest # 34 ( August, 24, 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 24 - Independence Day of Ukraine. 24.08.2026 August 24 - Independence Day of Ukraine.

    The International Maritime Association sincerely congratulates you on the Independence Day of Ukraine! This day is a symbol of our freedom, strength and indomitable spirit. Ukraine is not just a country, it is the heart of each of us, it is our dreams, hopes and aspirations for a better future. May our land always be peaceful and prosperous, may every Ukrainian feel pride in his Motherland, and may our hearts be filled with faith in a bright tomorrow. Together we will overcome all difficulties, together we will build our independent and strong Ukraine.

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  • August 23 - Day of the State Flag of Ukraine 23.08.2026 August 23 - Day of the State Flag of Ukraine

    The International Maritime Association sincerely congratulates on the Day of the National Flag of Ukraine and we want to wish that the blue sky is peaceful and clear, that the yellow wheat fields give a good harvest. Let the country grow and prosper, let the flag of the country grow in the wind and give Ukrainians good hope for a happy life.

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  • Marine News Digest # 33 ( August, 17, 2026 ) 17.08.2026 Marine News Digest # 33 ( August, 17, 2026 )

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  • Marine News Digest # 31 ( August, 03, 2026 ) 03.08.2026 Marine News Digest # 31 ( August, 03, 2026 )

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