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Shipping in wartime: how the compensation mechanism for damaged ships works
The Russian war in Ukraine provoked many challenges for the shipping industry. In particular, the danger to ships in the Black Sea forced the Ukrainian government to look for ways to solve the problem. Yes, already in summer, the Cabinet of Ministers introduced the Procedure, which regulates the provision of compensation to shipowners and not only that.
A symbol of the Ukrainian revolution: the history of the Ukrainian People’s Republic battleship “Volya”
Exactly 106 years ago, the battleship “Volya” joined the Ukrainian fleet. USM commemorates the history of this legendary ship, and how the dreadnought with the proverbial name became a symbol of the Ukrainian revolution.
USPA branch in Kherson dismissed more than 200 workers after the deoccupation of the city
Last year, shortly after the de-occupation of Kherson, USPA dismissed more than 200 employees of the Kherson branch with numerous violations of legal requirements.
USM compiled a timeline of events, from illegal dismissals to the gradual reinstatement of USPA employees in their positions right now.
How the order of Odesa Regional Military Administration on grain export affected the market
The first Order of the Odesa Regional Military Administration was aimed at combating shady schemes during the export of Ukrainian grain. But in fact, he made the work more difficult, and also, among other things, provoked the idleness of the fleet. Various agrarian associations also appealed to the President of Ukraine to cancel this order. USM analyzed why this happened and what are the options for solving the problem.
A ship of the Black Sea Fleet raised the Ukrainian flag: as it was 106 years ago
It is hard to believe now, but more than 100 years ago, a destroyer of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Empire raised the flag of Ukraine and refused to lower it. How did it happen? And what happened next?In July 1917, the ship “Envious” (of the “Covenant” type) of the Black Sea Fleet…
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.
Russia complains about “problems with exports” but found 1 million tons of grain for African countries
Russia plans to send a total of 1 million tons of grain to Turkey for further processing and shipment to African countries.
The invaders want to restore the ferry line from the port of Skadovsk to Turkey
The occupation authorities of the Kherson Region propose to restore the ferry line from Skadovsky port to Zonguldak (Turkey).
EBA: Infrastructure development should be the focus of the post-war reconstruction of the Odesa Region
Russian attacks on the infrastructure of the Odesa region only increased the logistical and infrastructural challenges for the south of Ukraine.
Russia is dumping the market and attacking the Danube. Does Ukrainian grain have back-up options?
It is increasingly difficult for Ukraine to maintain its share in the world market of agricultural products. After withdrawing from the Grain Agreement and shelling the Ukrainian port infrastructure, Russia began dumping the grain market.
