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A regional workshop in Batumi, Georgia (9-11 September) is bringing together maritime, port and customs authorities from countries bordering the Black Sea and Caspian Sea to exchange experience and identify practical steps for implementing Maritime Single Windows (MSWs).


September, 13, 2026

Naming ceremony held for new LNG carrier built by Samsung Heavy Industries.


September, 12, 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



Spanish shipyard GONDAN Shipbuilders has launched a 120-metre Ocean Energy Support Vessel (OESV) for Østensjø Rederi, the largest vessel built by the shipyard to date.


September, 12, 2026

Logistics from the inside: How a logistics company structures its processes—using Marine Service Ukraine as an example.


September, 13, 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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    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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    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, 06, 2025 ) 06.10.2025 Marine News Digest # 40 ( October, 06, 2025 )

    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. 01.10.2025 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, 29, 2025 ) 29.09.2025 Marine News Digest # 39 ( September, 29, 2025 )

    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 25 - World Sea Day 25.09.2025 September 25 - World Sea Day

    In 2025, World Maritime Day falls on September 25. 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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