Abroad
The USA introduced sanctions against companies and ships for violating the “price ceiling” for oil from the Russian Federation
The United States imposed sanctions on Turkish shipping companies, as well as vessels that violated the “price ceiling” for Russian oil.
Egypt ordered half a million wheat from the Russian Federation
Egypt agreed to supply 480,000 tons of Russian wheat.
In Russia, a sailor drowned while loading a ship
In Samara region of Russia, a crew member drowned during the loading of the motor ship “Gayny”.
The tanker, which is part of the shadow fleet of the Russian Federation, started moving after the accident
After a two-day downtime due to damage, the Turba tanker started moving towards Singapore.
The Russian Federation is increasing the volume of transshipment of oil near Egypt
Russian “shadow” tankers have established a hub for transshipment of oil near the Suez Canal.
The Port of Gdańsk is planned to be turned into a grain port
In Poland, the first “grain” port will be built on the basis of the infrastructure of the port of Gdansk.
The Parliament of Georgia will not condemn the intentions of the Russian Federation to place a naval base in Abkhazia
The Parliament of Georgia does not plan to consider a draft resolution condemning Russia’s plans to establish a naval base in unrecognized Abkhazia.
Israel shuts down Chevron’s Mediterranean gas field due to war
The Israeli government has ordered the temporary closure of the key Tamar gas field in the Mediterranean because of the war.
How Israel ports operate during wartime
On the morning of October 7, the Islamic movement Hamas attacked Israel. USM explains how the escalation of conflict has affected shipping in the region.
The Northern Fleet of the Russian Federation may lose the status of a strategic alliance
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation proposed to deprive the Northern Fleet of the status of a strategic alliance.
