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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


"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



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"

IMA (International Maritime Association)

IMA Guide


  • 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

  • We definitely did not imagine this! 02.02.2024 We definitely did not imagine this!

    The team of "GO" GloBee International, with the support of our association, together with friends and partners @spaceeyeev and @Diaspora Ukrainians in Norway, handed over humanitarian aid in the form of wheelchairs, walkers and other medical equipment, as well as a large amount of medicines.

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  • We can do more, especially when we are not alone! 25.01.2024 We can do more, especially when we are not alone!

    During the humanitarian mission in Kherson, the GloBee Itrenational NGO team, with the support of our association and @mercy_health_foundation, united to work together for the common goal of providing help and support to those in need.

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  • Happy Unity Day of Ukraine! 22.01.2024 Happy Unity Day of Ukraine!

    Every year on January 22, Ukrainians celebrate the Day of Unity. On this day in 1919, with the proclamation of the Act of Unification of the Ukrainian and Western Ukrainian People’s Republics, a symbolic unification of Ukrainian lands in one state took place. The International Maritime Association wishes everyone good health, peace and harmony to every family! Glory to Ukraine!

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  • How quickly our children grew up because of the war... 12.01.2024 How quickly our children grew up because of the war...

    To support creative children and youth, the "Believe in Yourself" festival was held in Kyiv. But these were not all surprises, because volunteer magicians of the "GO" GloBee international and @pechersk.redcross with the support of our association also came to this festival, they came to support children who also have their own struggle every day - children with special needs!

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  • They go forward so that we are safe behind! 04.01.2024 They go forward so that we are safe behind!

    The public organization GloBee International, with the support of the International Maritime Association, provides the necessary humanitarian aid to the "Offensive Guard" at the front, as well as energy drinks that will cheer up our titans a little!

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  • Happy New Year 2024! 01.01.2024 Happy New Year 2024!

    The International Maritime Association sincerely congratulates you on the New Year 2024. May the coming New Year fulfill the main wish of a million Ukrainians - bring Victory and the long-awaited peace to our country. May all families be reunited, and Ukraine prosper!

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