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ETF calls on EU to strengthen protection of seafarers and port workers in the Black Sea
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) has called on EU leaders to strengthen the protection of seafarers, port workers and civilian shipping in the Black Sea.
Russia reorients grain to Arctic port of Murmansk
Russian exporters are developing the new route against the backdrop of problems with traditional grain export routes across the Black Sea.
EU summit to discuss escalation of attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea
According to European officials, the increase in Russian attacks on civilian shipping in the Black Sea is unacceptable.
Ukrainian icebreaker “Noosfera” begins new Antarctic season
The sixth Antarctic season of the Ukrainian scientific research vessel “Noosfera” has started. The vessel is heading from Cape Town to Antarctica.
French Navy Detains Russian “Shadow Fleet” Tanker in Indian Ocean
The French Navy has stopped the tanker DF Peak in the Indian Ocean, suspected of using a false flag and illegally transporting fuel.
Drones attack merchant ships again near Bulgaria – Sofia appeals to NATO
A Ukrainian-owned vessel was damaged in the attack, and Bulgaria will summon the Russian ambassador to explain the terror in the Black Sea.
Grain is accumulating in the Black Sea region: this may increase pressure on world prices
Significant grain stocks are accumulating in the Black Sea region due to restrictions on sea exports from Ukraine and Russia.
MHP shares fell by 16.8% last week
Among Ukrainian agribusiness companies traded on the Warsaw and London Stock Exchanges, this is the largest drop in shares.
Sweden releases tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s “shadow fleet”
The Swedish authorities have granted permission for the tanker Sea Owl 1, which was detained in March 2026, to leave the port of Trelleborg.
Sulina may be closed to shipping again for several days
As of October 12, there are about 70 vessels in the Sulina roadstead. At the same time, the 44th mile area has been almost completely unloaded.