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A declaration aimed at strengthening the protection of seafarers worldwide was adopted in Manila, Philippines, at the International Conference on the Human Rights, Safety and Welfare of Seafarers.


September, 04, 2025

Ecuador strengthens maritime security governance.


September, 11, 2025

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



GEA’s first flagship program is the Marine Fuel Sector Initiative, an industry led effort to transform ethanol’s market potential into commercial reality and establish it as a cornerstone of the sustainable marine fuel mix.


September, 13, 2025

Development and implementation, together with state authorities, of the Concept and Program in the fields of sea and river transport, merchant shipping, shipping


"Association Purpose"

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

  • 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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  • Marine News Digest # 33 ( August, 18, 2025 ) 18.08.2025 Marine News Digest # 33 ( August, 18, 2025 )

    We bring to your attention the Digest of marine news for the week, the most interesting marine news in one collection.

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  • Marine News Digest # 32 ( August, 11, 2025 ) 11.08.2025 Marine News Digest # 32 ( August, 11, 2025 )

    We bring to your attention the Digest of marine news for the week, the most interesting marine news in one collection.

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  • Marine News Digest # 31 ( August, 04, 2025 ) 04.08.2025 Marine News Digest # 31 ( August, 04, 2025 )

    We bring to your attention the Digest of marine news for the week, the most interesting marine news in one collection.

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  • Marine News Digest # 30 ( July, 28, 2025 ) 28.07.2025 Marine News Digest # 30 ( July, 28, 2025 )

    We bring to your attention the Digest of marine news for the week, the most interesting marine news in one collection.

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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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