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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.

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News of the International Maritime Association (IMA) and partners

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  • July 15 - Day of Ukrainian Statehood 15.07.2026 July 15 - Day of Ukrainian Statehood

    The International Maritime Association sincerely congratulates you on the Day of Ukrainian Statehood. Despite the aggression, our people continue educational, research and scientific work, which will ultimately fill the difficult history of Ukrainian statehood with concrete content. This holiday symbolizes what our ancestors fought for - national culture, language, faith, traditions, customs. Ukraine was and always will be a rich, developed, democratic state! Glory to Ukraine! Glory to heroes!

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  • Marine News Digest # 28 ( July, 13, 2026 ) 13.07.2026 Marine News Digest # 28 ( July, 13, 2026 )

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  • July 5 - Day of the Navy of Ukraine. 05.07.2026 July 5 - Day of the Navy of Ukraine.

    The International Maritime Association sincerely wishes to congratulate you on the Day of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine! We wish you good health, unwavering faith in your strength, family comfort and a peaceful sky above your head. May your professional successes always be accompanied by well-deserved awards, and all your actions bring only victory and prosperity to Ukraine.

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