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South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and San Diego State University (SDSU) have opened a joint research center in the U.S. to support the Make American Shipbuilding Great Again (MASGA) initiative.


March, 14, 2026

IMO is preparing to launch the second audit cycle of the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) with a revised Framework and Procedures.


March, 13, 2026

Information and legal support for the activities of members of the Association


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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



The U.S. Navy has refused near-daily requests from the shipping industry for military escorts through the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the war on Iran, saying the risk of attacks is too high for now, according to sources familiar with the matter.


March, 13, 2026

Civilian vessels risked transiting the strait and came under fire. A fire broke out on the Thai-flagged bulk carrier Mayuree Naree as a result of the attack. Twenty-three crew members were evacuated by the Omani Navy.


March, 13, 2026

Work with domestic and international organizations and experts on shipping issues


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  • Roman Kurilin

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    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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