U.K. says newest Russian threat to merchant ships is sea mines.

P&I club warns of sea mine threat in Black Sea

Adding to the growing threats to shipping following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there are increasing reports of threats from sea mines. Initially, NATO warned of mine danger areas in the northwest

attack on merchant ship caught on video

Ukraine eliminates high-ranking Russian naval officer

State-owned Bangladesh Shipping Corp is seeking $22.4 million from its insurer for a cargo ship hit by a missile in March, according to a report in the Bangladesh Daily Star. An explosion

Call for blue corridor was made at a special meeting of the IMO Council

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

EU sanctions in support of Ukraine have targeted Russian classification societu

Russian classification society targeted by EU sanctions

As the European Union steps up its support for Ukraine, the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping has been added to the list of state-owned enterprises subject to EU sanctions imposed in response

Jones Act letter

AMP to Biden: No need for Jones Act waivers because of Russian oil import ban

With concerns that the ban on Russian energy imports could be used as a pretext for seeking Jones Act waivers, the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) today sent a letter on the issue

Lloyd's Register

Lloyd’s Register withdraws services to Russia

As Russian aggression in Ukraine continues, more organizations are continuing to cease providing services to Russian-controlled entities. Today, classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) said it is disengaging from provision of all services

BIMCO assesses dry bulk outlook

BIMCO: War in Ukraine will hurt growth in all shipping segments

Niels Rasmussen, chief shipping analyst at BIMCO, is warning that the negative impacts of Russia’s actions in Ukraine will have consequences for all sectors of shipping. Though much uncertainty remains, the immediate

mine warning areas designated

NATO warns of mine danger areas in northwest Black Sea

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, there are increasing reports of missile attacks on merchant ships. Now the NATO Shipping Center is warning that risks to shipping also include mine danger areas.

Russian warship in Warlike Operations Areas

Ukraine: “Warlike Operations Areas” for seafarers designated

The Joint Negotiating Group (JNG) of maritime employers and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have designated areas in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov as “Warlike Operations Areas,” triggering

Treasury sanctions list includes Putin's yachts

5 ships subject to U.S. Treasury Russia sanctions

The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC) has issued an extensive list of Russian entities and individuals subject to economic sanctions imposed in response to Russian actions in Ukraine. Among

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