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Russia lost 94% of grain shipments through southern ports
Meanwhile, Russian dictator Putin called the damage from the strikes uncritical and assured that all losses had already been restored.
Tankers carrying Russian diesel to the US are changing their declared routes one by one
Amid the Democrats’ victory in the midterm elections in Congress, American terminals are in no hurry to accept cargo.
New Jersey Governor Urges Ports Not to Accept Tankers with Russian Diesel
New Jersey Governor Mickey Sherrill has urged ports and terminal operators in the state not to accept tankers carrying Russian diesel fuel.
The tanker Wine Trader, damaged near Romania, was towed to Varna for repairs
The tanker Wine Trader, which was hit by Russian drones off the coast of Romania in October, has been taken to Varna for repairs.
Sweden inspects dry cargo ship of company linked to Russian intelligence operations
Swedish police boarded a dry cargo ship near the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea. The shipping company has previously been linked to possible Russian hybrid and intelligence operations.
Bulgaria tightens control over shipping in the Black Sea after attacks on merchant ships
Bulgaria has introduced additional requirements for all vessels planning to pass through its territorial waters. From now on, they must notify the maritime authorities in advance about their route, cargo and technical condition.
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.
