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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"

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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 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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  • Marine News Digest # 04 ( January, 22, 2024 ) 22.01.2024 Marine News Digest # 04 ( January, 22, 2024 )

    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 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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  • Marine News Digest # 03 ( January, 15, 2024 ) 15.01.2024 Marine News Digest # 03 ( January, 15, 2024 )

    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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  • 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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  • Marine News Digest # 02 ( January, 08, 2024 ) 08.01.2024 Marine News Digest # 02 ( January, 08, 2024 )

    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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