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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

  • 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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    With respect and awe, the International Maritime Association congratulates everyone on Victory Day! Bright memory of those who died. Let no generation know grief, loss, enemy oppression. Let feats, courage, bravery inspire people, and the holiday leaves tears of happiness and touching joy in hearts, uniting souls!

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  • Happy Easter. 02.05.2021 Happy Easter.

    The International Maritime Association sincerely wishes you a Happy Easter! We wish you happiness and joy, faith and prosperity! May the wonderful holiday bring love and light to your family, sincerity and goodness in relationships, and most importantly - health and peace. May the Lord's grace warm and teach happiness. Christ risen!

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  • March 8 - International Women's Day. 08.03.2021 March 8 - International Women's Day.

    The International Maritime Association sincerely congratulates you on the first holiday of spring, with the flowering of nature, with the celebration of femininity, on March 8! We wish you plenty of emotional colors, love of life, kindness, sincerity, uniqueness, self-realization, discovery of new talents, love and luck in everything!

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  • January 7 a Merry Christmas! 07.01.2021 January 7 a Merry Christmas!

    The International Maritime Association sincerely congratulates you with bright joy, Merry Christmas! May the soul always live in hope, may love triumph, and may faith never leave!

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  • Happy New Year 2021! 01.01.2021 Happy New Year 2021!

    Happy New Year 2021 from the International Maritime Association! We wish that all troubles and worries remain in the past year.

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  • December 25 - Christmas for Christians of the Western rite.. 25.12.2020 December 25 - Christmas for Christians of the Western rite..

    The International Maritime Association congratulates the Christians of the Western rite on the magical holiday - Christmas! Let the Christmas star light your way and help you fulfill all your cherished desires. May comfort, harmony, prosperity, happiness and love always reign in your home.

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