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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


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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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News of the International Maritime Association (IMA) and partners

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    The International Maritime Association sincerely congratulates you on the first holiday of spring, with the flowering of nature, with the celebration of femininity, on March 8! We wish you plenty of emotional colors, love of life, kindness, sincerity, uniqueness, self-realization, discovery of new talents, love and luck in everything!

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  • February 24, 2025 – the third anniversary of the start of a full-scale war. 24.02.2025 February 24, 2025 – the third anniversary of the start of a full-scale war.

    February 24, 2022 forever divided the lives of Ukrainians into “before” and “after”. On this day, three years ago, Russia launched a full-scale war against Ukraine. This attack was the culmination of the war of aggression that the enemy launched against our state 11 years ago. We sincerely thank you, brave Ukrainian Warriors, for every dawn and every evening. Thank you for your indomitability and courage, courage and resilience.

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  • February 16 - Unity Day. 16.02.2025 February 16 - Unity Day.

    The International Maritime Association sincerely congratulates Ukrainians on the Day of Unity! United by faith, love and the desire for a better future for the Motherland, we will be able to overcome many difficulties, defeat the enemy and finally achieve a just peace. The main thing is to keep your head cold and your heart hot. Together we are a force.

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