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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


"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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News of the International Maritime Association (IMA) and partners

  • Household solutions for our soldiers. 10.07.2024 Household solutions for our soldiers.

    Volunteers of the NGO "GloBee International" with the support of the International Maritime Association were able to provide the necessary household help for 41 OMBr.

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  • July 2 - Day of the Navy of Ukraine. 02.07.2024 July 2 - Day of the Navy of Ukraine.

    Our association sincerely congratulates you on the Day of the Naval Forces of Ukraine! Your courage, discipline and fortitude are eternal examples of service to the Motherland. Thank you for your selfless service and steadfast defense of our country. We wish you good health, success in all your endeavors and pride in your important mission!

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  • June 28 - Constitution Day of Ukraine. 28.06.2024 June 28 - Constitution Day of Ukraine.

    The International Maritime Association sincerely congratulates you on the 27th anniversary of the Constitution of Ukraine. We wish you mutual understanding, prosperity, well-being, peace and tranquility. Let the principles of the Constitution become the realities of our time.

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  • June 25 - International Sailor's Day. 25.06.2024 June 25 - International Sailor's Day.

    The world celebrates the International Sailor's Day on June 25. The International Maritime Association sincerely greets all sailors and wishes life without storm, feelings without calm, health strong as an anchor. Let the waves of happiness carry through life with a smile and sunny weather, and the ship of life will never meet the rocks.

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  • June 23 - Holy Trinity 23.06.2024 June 23 - Holy Trinity

    The International Maritime Association sincerely congratulates you on the holiday of the Holy Trinity! May this bright day bring peace and grace to your homes, fill your hearts with love and joy. We wish you good health, happiness, well-being and harmony in all your endeavors. May the Lord bless you and your relatives, giving faith, hope and God's boundless grace.

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  • We energize the soldiers of the Armed Forces. 15.06.2024 We energize the soldiers of the Armed Forces.

    The team of the NGO "GloBee International", represented by volunteers Mykola Baraniuk and Olya Hryshnyuk, who joined our team on this trip and with the support of our association, handed over energy supplies from the Atlantic-link company and food aid to our fighters, so that our fighters maintained the level of vigor and charge while performing combat tasks!

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