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Maritime officials from six West and Central African countries are taking part in a regional training course in Accra, Ghana (24–28 August) to strengthen the assessment, examination and certification of seafarers.


August, 30, 2026

Four shipowners from Sweden, Norway and Canada have ordered four new VINGA product tankers for delivery in 2028 and 2029, expanding the Furetank-developed vessel series to 26 ships.


August, 29, 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



Teledyne FLIR is bringing new machine vision technologies to unmanned surface vehicles.


August, 29, 2026

Additional shelters for port workers are being built at Pivdne. The new structures are intended to supplement the existing shelter system and provide additional safe spaces directly on the company's territory.


August, 30, 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

  • Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II 1939-1945. 08.05.2026 Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II 1939-1945.

    On Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II 1939-1945, we honor those who, at the cost of their lives, brought victory over the Anti-Hitler coalition in World War II closer. The memory of the defenders' exploits will forever remain in the hearts of many generations. Dear veterans, the International Maritime Association sincerely wishes you good health, happiness and well-being, love and respect. A low bow to you for stability, courage and sacrifice!

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  • Marine News Digest # 18 ( May, 04, 2026 ) 04.05.2026 Marine News Digest # 18 ( May, 04, 2026 )

    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 Easter. 12.04.2026 Happy Easter.

    The International Maritime Association sincerely wishes you a Happy Easter! We wish you happiness and joy, faith and prosperity! May the wonderful holiday bring love and light to your family, sincerity and goodness in relationships, and most importantly - health and peace. May the Lord's grace warm and teach happiness. Christ risen!

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