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IMO reports threat to navigation safety. Ukraine has contacted the International Maritime Organization (IMO) due to a sharp deterioration in navigation safety in the Black Sea.


August, 25, 2026

BW LNG builds on 174k LNG carrier workhorse with 177k cbm three-tank design.


August, 25, 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



Six vessels and more than 90 sailors are currently being held captive by Somali pirates. The IMO has reported a sharp resurgence in piracy in the Gulf of Aden.


August, 25, 2026

After the risks to sea exports increased, Ukraine is again actively looking for alternative routes for cargo. One such route is rail transit through Moldova, where the local railway has agreed to a 50% discount on the transportation of Ukrainian cargo until the end of 2026.


August, 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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  • October 1 - Day of defenders of Ukraine. 01.10.2025 October 1 - Day of defenders of Ukraine.

    From the bottom of our hearts, the International Maritime Association welcomes you, our dear defenders! Your courage, dedication and sacrifice deserve the highest praise. May this day be filled with pride for your abilities and achievements. We wish you good health, family comfort and boundless happiness!

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    In 2025, World Maritime Day falls on September 25. This is one of the international days in the United Nations system. It has been celebrated since 1978 by the decision of the 10th session of the Assembly of the Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO) on the last Thursday of September.

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    The International Maritime Association congratulates Odessa and the people of Odessa on the 231th anniversary of its foundation. After all, Odesa is the best city on Earth, this place means something important to each of us, someone was born here and spent happy childhood years, someone met their first love, someone achieved their first victory, someone fulfilled their first cherished dream.

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