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Orange Marine Orders Two More Cable Laying and Repair Vessels from Vard.


February, 22, 2026

Barbados is setting a pathway to exploring green shipping corridors to reduce emissions from shipping. The first step will be a pre-feasibility study, commissioned by IMO.


February, 22, 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



Island Offshore’s new hybrid Ocean Energy Construction Vessel (OECV) has been launched to the water at Vard Shipyards Romania in Brăila.


February, 21, 2026

The Ministry of Development held a meeting of the commission to select a concessionaire for terminals in the port of Chornomorsk.


February, 22, 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.

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    February 20 is the day of honoring the memory of the people thanks to whom Ukraine survived at a crucial moment in its modern history. The Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred gave their lives for the country's right to be free and make its own choices. Their act is a starting point after which Ukraine will never be the same and cannot afford to forget the price of this path. We remember the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred and all the fallen Defenders of Ukraine.

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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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  • 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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