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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.
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.
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.
Pope calls for safe transportation of grain across the Black Sea
The pontiff’s appeal came during Sunday prayers in St. Peter’s Square.
Zelenskyy: Defense Forces did not conduct operations in the area of the attack on ships near Bulgaria
The President of Ukraine said that two civilian vessels in the Black Sea near Bulgaria were attacked by Russia using sea and air drones.
Ukraine received four proposals for a ceasefire in the Black Sea
The proposals came from the US, India, Turkey and Egypt — Kyiv calls the Indian one the most extensive.
Contractor’s equipment seized in embezzlement case at Pivdennyi port
The equipment may contain information about the circumstances of the procurement of railway equipment, in which law enforcement officers see a possible overestimation of the cost.
Germany proposes to make the Black Sea truce a test of Russia’s “goodwill”
The German Foreign Ministry emphasizes that the disruption of grain transportation poses a particular threat to countries in the Global South.
Ukraine has changed the rules for certifying seafarers
Changes to the rules for certifying seafarers have come into force in Ukraine.
Russia attacked port infrastructure in Kiliya
On the night of September 27, Russian troops launched an air strike on the city of Kiliya in the Odesa region.
