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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

    Head of the Supervisory Board of the International Maritime Association

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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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  • October 14 - Day of the Defender of Ukraine. 14.10.2021 October 14 - Day of the Defender of Ukraine.

    Dear Defenders, on behalf of the International Maritime Association, accept the most sincere congratulations on the occasion of the triple holiday: the Day of the Defender of Ukraine, the Day of the Ukrainian Cossacks and the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin. On this day, we want to wish all the defenders good health, strength of spirit and courage to endure to the end. And to Ukraine - victories and a peaceful sky. May the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin keep peace and tranquility in our state.

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  • August 24 - Independence Day of Ukraine. 24.08.2021 August 24 - Independence Day of Ukraine.

    On August 24, Ukraine celebrates the Independence Day of Ukraine. This year is the 30th anniversary. The International Maritime Association wishes us all peace in the country and in the soul, good health, inexhaustible energy and self-confidence, boundless happiness and comfort in families, and most importantly - unity for the most cherished - prosperity of Ukraine!

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  • June 28 - Constitution Day of Ukraine. 28.06.2021 June 28 - Constitution Day of Ukraine.

    The International Maritime Association sincerely congratulates you on the 25th 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. 25.06.2021 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 20 - Holy Trinity 20.06.2021 June 20 - Holy Trinity

    Trinity is a great holiday when you need to forget all the old images and let as much love and goodness into your heart as you can. Forgive everyone who has hurt you. May your home be filled with prosperity and happiness. The International Maritime Association congratulates you on the Holy Trinity!

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  • Happy Journalist's Day of Ukraine 06.06.2021 Happy Journalist's Day of Ukraine

    The International Maritime Association sincerely congratulates all journalists on their professional holiday - Journalist's Day. We also wish you family warmth and interesting journalistic topics, objectivity and good news!

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