Sea of Azov

Ukraine – IMO information and web page

The ongoing armed conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine presents a serious and immediate threat to the safety and security of crews and vessels operating in the region. IMO is continuing to liaise closely with all key stakeholders in the region to contribute to efforts to address the safety and security of seafarers and shipping. 

For information from IMO and communications from Member States please refer to main page: 

Maritime Security and Safety in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/04/ukraine-imo-information-and-web-page/

IMO lobbies for safe maritime corridor amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council has agreed to encourage the establishment, as a provisional and urgent measure, of a blue safe maritime corridor to ..

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https://www.bairdmaritime.com/ship-world/dry-cargo-world/imo-lobbies-for-safe-maritime-corridor-amid-russia-ukraine-conflict/

Ukraine: IMO seeks safe “blue corridor” for ships

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is calling for the establishment of a blue safe maritime corridor.

It would allow the safe evacuation of seafarers and ships from the high-risk and affected areas in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov to a safe place “in order to protect the life of seafarers, ensure the mobilization and commercial navigation of vessels intending to use this corridor by avoiding military attacks and protecting and...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal-safety/shipping/ukraine-imo-seeks-safe-blue-corridor-for-ships/

IMO Council decisions on Black Sea and Sea of Azov situation

IMO Council decisions on Black Sea and Sea of Azov situation

IMO Extraordinary Council Session held to discuss the impacts on shipping and seafarers of the situation in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) held an extraordinary session of its Council (C/ES.35) on 10 and 11 March to address the impacts on shipping and seafarers of the situation in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

The IMO Council made the following decisions.

The Council:

  1. recalled the purposes...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/11/imo-council-decisions-on-black-sea-and-sea-of-azov-situation/

COLUMN | Surprises from the war in Ukraine: BP in Mauritania, P&O Maritime, USM Holdings, Viking Supply Ships, Sevnor, OSM, PXGEO [Offshore Accounts]

Last week (here) we looked at the impact of the horrific Russian invasion of Ukraine. Brent crude closed on Friday at US$118 per barrel. Russian artillery and missiles po ..

The post COLUMN | Surprises from the war in Ukraine: BP in Mauritania, P&O Maritime, USM Holdings, Viking Supply Ships,...

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IMO calls Extraordinary Council Session

IMO calls Extraordinary Council Session

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will hold an Extraordinary Session of its Council to address the impacts on shipping and seafarers of the situation in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

The Extraordinary Session (C ES 35) was convened following requests from several Council Members.  

 The Session will be held on 10 and 11 March in remote session.  

The IMO Council consists of 40 Member States, elected by the IMO Assembly. 

The post IMO calls...

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Hands off Seafarers

Hands off Seafarers

John Faraclas

Hands off Seaferers

By John Faraclas

Given what takes place currently in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, we demand here and now from the combatants to avoid harming Seafarers and or use them as pawns or even as human shields not just in this region, but beyond!

Ships have been hit, seafarers have been killed, others have been injured and others’ lives is at danger. Think of their families. We ask all of you to joins us today in a noble campaign all over Planet Ocean...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/04/hands-off-seafarers/

The Panama ship registry issues recommendations for its vessels sailing in the waters of Ukraine and Russia, in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov

The Panama ship registry issues recommendations for its vessels sailing in the waters of Ukraine and Russia, in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov

The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) through the Panama Ship Registry, published on February 24, 2022, the Merchant Marine Notice MMN 03/2022, which emphasizes that its ships must maintain maximum vigilance and increase security conditions on board, to protect both the seafarers on board and the ship, when they are sailing in Ukrainian and Russian...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/02/28/the-panama-ship-registry-issues-recommendations-for-its-vessels-sailing-in-the-waters-of-ukraine-and-russia-in-the-black-sea-and-the-sea-of-azov/

Shipping warned of dangers as Ukraine tensions mount

MARAD has issued an advisory for the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, warning that regional tensions and increased naval activity in these areas could pose a risk to U.S.-flagged commercial shipping vessels.

U.S. flagged commercial vessels operating in the areas are advised to “exercise caution, conduct a risk assessment, review security measures, and incorporate appropriate protective measures into their vessel security plans. Vessels should ensure AIS is transmitting at all times (except when the...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/shipping-warned-of-dangers-as-ukraine-tensions-mount/

Panel: West Must be Prepared to Send More Military Aid to Ukraine to Deter Russia

A solider with the Ukrainian Mechanized Company, 92nd Mechanized Brigade drills during the Combined Resolve XVI (CBR XVI) exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) in Hohenfels, Germany, Dec. 10, 2021. US Army Photo

The West must be ready to send air defense systems and anti-ship missiles to Kyiv while preparing to slap harsher sanctions on Moscow to deter the Kremlin’s bullying of Ukraine, five experts in European security said this week.

Alexander Vershbow, a former NATO...

https://news.usni.org/2021/12/24/panel-west-must-be-prepared-to-send-more-military-aid-to-ukraine-to-deter-russia

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