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At the time when Russia is shelling civilian ships, and the UN Security Council is more like a circus performance, it is worth turning to historical examples and international legislation. USM discusses Russia’s violations of the rules of war at sea, the San Remo Directive, and possible liability for crimes against shipping.

The crisis in the Red Sea has been going on for more than three months. Regular attacks on ships by the Houthis cause serious alarm in the world community, as it is not only about international security, but also about challenges for the transport and logistics industry. At the same time, the crisis also affected agricultural exports from Ukraine.

Read about the main achievements, changes and plans of the UDS for this year in the USM interview with the head of the UDS Dmytro Moskalenko.

Hospital ships become relevant during major wars. They saved soldiers and civilians in the 19th century, during the First and Second World Wars, etc. Unfortunately, they have to be mentioned now as well.

USM explains the role of hospital ships in wars, mentions the humanitarian disaster in the Middle East and considers whether Ukraine needs such ships.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.