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Flexitanks – the new fragile cargo? What has changed and why old approaches no longer work.


May, 24, 2026

CMA CGM delivered a resilient first quarter, but the numbers underscore the increasingly complex environment facing the global container shipping and logistics giant.


May, 24, 2026

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



Hong Kong-headquartered Venture Energy, focused on the procurement and trading of clean fuels, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CSSC Science & Technology (CSST) and China Shipbuilding Trading Co. (CSTC) that establishes a long-term offtake framework for green methanol supply.


May, 23, 2026

Ukrainian seaports continue to confidently increase container traffic. Since the beginning of the year, container turnover has increased by 37%.


May, 23, 2026

Work with domestic and international organizations and experts on shipping issues


"Association Purpose"

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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.

  • Association partners

    Legal company "Result"

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News of the International Maritime Association (IMA) and partners

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  • February 16 - Unity Day. 16.02.2026 February 16 - Unity Day.

    The International Maritime Association sincerely congratulates you on the holiday! On this day, I would like to wish you and all Ukrainians who believe in victory and bring it closer with all their might to always be healthy, determined and motivated! May Ukrainians always be inspired by the unity of our people, faith and thirst for victory!

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  • Marine News Digest # 05 ( February, 02, 2026 ) 02.02.2026 Marine News Digest # 05 ( February, 02, 2026 )

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  • Happy Unity Day of Ukraine! 22.01.2026 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, 19, 2026 ) 19.01.2026 Marine News Digest # 03 ( January, 19, 2026 )

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