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Enhancing safety of navigation and ships’ routeing in Latin America. A regional workshop on ships’ routeing and ship reporting systems is taking place in Lima, Peru (26-30 October).


October, 30, 2026

PredictWind, a company specializing in marine weather forecasting, has released an AI-based weather router.


November, 01, 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



Chinese state-owned oil and gas giant China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) is advancing its growth trajectory by capitalizing on production achieved at nine new projects, five oil and gas discoveries, and 23 appraisal campaigns in the first three quarters of 2026, as its output continues to hit new highs.


November, 01, 2026

Logistics is becoming more expensive and decentralized: how businesses are restructuring due to the war. Ukrainian businesses will be able to access up to UAH 1 billion in loans—with the state compensating a portion of the interest rate—to restore fuel, warehousing, and logistics infrastructure.


November, 01, 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

  • October 31 - International Black Sea Day. 31.10.2026 October 31 - International Black Sea Day.

    The world celebrates the International Black Sea Day on the last day of October. It was on October 31, 1996 that the six Black Sea countries signed a strategic plan for the rehabilitation and protection of the Black Sea. Its essence is to conduct various studies of the marine environment and identify key measures to improve it.

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  • Marine News Digest # 42 ( October, 19, 2026 ) 19.10.2026 Marine News Digest # 42 ( October, 19, 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 # 40 ( October, 05, 2026 ) 05.10.2026 Marine News Digest # 40 ( October, 05, 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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  • October 1 - Day of defenders of Ukraine. 01.10.2026 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, 28, 2026 ) 28.09.2026 Marine News Digest # 39 ( September, 28, 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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  • 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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