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A tanker belonging to the Russian “shadow fleet” was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
In the Strait of Hormuz, unknown persons attached two mines to the hull of the Louise 1 tanker, causing a fire in the engine room.
Greece demands protection of shipping in the Black Sea at the UN level
The call came hours after a Greek container ship sank off the coast of Bulgaria. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called for a global maritime ceasefire, Reuters reported. The statement came hours after a Greek container ship sank off the Bulgarian coast after being hit by naval drones. Mitsotakis was speaking at a high-level debate…
Over 30 Bulgarian ships blocked on the Danube in Hungary
More than 30 Bulgarian vessels are unable to continue their journey on the Hungarian section of the Danube due to navigation restrictions.
Russia is looking for an alternative to the Black Sea: the first grain tanker is being loaded in Murmansk
The port is capable of handling only 1.1 million tons per year, compared to 46.3 million in Black Sea ports.
Container ship attacked near Bulgaria sinks in the Black Sea
The container ship Contship Jet, which was attacked by three naval drones near Bulgaria, sank in the Black Sea on the night of October 29.
Russia allows grain tankers to leave Sea of Azov for first time since July — Bloomberg
For the first time since July, Russian authorities have allowed grain ships to leave the Sea of Azov. At least one ship has already passed through the Kerch Strait and entered the Black Sea.
Drones attack container ship in the Black Sea off the coast of Bulgaria
Three drones attacked the container ship Contship Jet, which was heading to the port of Constanta, off the coast of Bulgaria. The crew abandoned the ship after it was damaged.
Vessel “Khoryv”, which was damaged in an attack near Romania, is drifting in Bulgarian waters
The movement of the capsized cargo ship Khoryv is being monitored in real time. The vessel is expected to enter Bulgaria’s area of responsibility.
Russia exports grain through 15 ports instead of 38 due to drone strikes
Shipments through Novorossiysk in October amounted to only 59.6 thousand tons compared to 1.7 million last year.
France sends aircraft to Black Sea region after attacks on ships near Romania
France has temporarily redeployed a maritime patrol aircraft to Romania to help detect threats to shipping and strengthen protection in the Black Sea.
