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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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  • August 24 - Independence Day of Ukraine. 24.08.2025 August 24 - Independence Day of Ukraine.

    On August 24, Ukraine celebrates an important state holiday - Independence Day. It doesn't matter where we were born: in Kyiv or Sevastopol, Lviv or Donetsk, Poltava or Odesa, it doesn't matter how old we are and what language we speak. Only one thing is of decisive importance: our common Motherland and our common future. And only together we can change it for the better. Happy holiday to you! Happy Independence Day! Glory to Ukraine!

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  • August 23 - Day of the State Flag of Ukraine 23.08.2025 August 23 - Day of the State Flag of Ukraine

    The International Maritime Association sincerely congratulates on the Day of the National Flag of Ukraine and we want to wish that the blue sky is peaceful and clear, that the yellow wheat fields give a good harvest. Let the country grow and prosper, let the flag of the country grow in the wind and give Ukrainians good hope for a happy life.

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  • Happy medical worker's day! 27.07.2025 Happy medical worker's day!

    Dear our colleagues from the International Health Association, as well as all doctors, nurses, paramedics and everyone who has dedicated their lives to medicine! We congratulate you on the Day of the Medic! Your work is not just a profession, but a special mission. And today, when war takes so much from us, it is you who return hope and life to people. Thank you for every saved breath, for humanity. May your heart, which gives warmth to others every day, also be filled with warmth, love and peace. Take care of yourself!

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