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Ukraine is investigating whether there are Ukrainians on tankers detained by the US
The Embassy of Ukraine in the United States has made an official request as to whether Ukrainian citizens were among the crew members of the detained tankers.
Port in occupied Mariupol almost stopped working due to ice
In December, only one ship loaded with looted coal and metal was able to leave the commercial port of occupied Mariupol.
USPA handed over five vehicles to the military to strengthen port protection
The State Enterprise “Ukrainian Sea Ports Administration” handed over five vehicles to the “Pivden” PMC involved in the protection of port infrastructure.
The owner of the tanker seized by the US is a businessman from occupied Crimea, — media
The owner of the tanker Marinera (formerly Bella 1), which was seized by the United States, turned out to be a businessman from the annexed Crimea.
Death toll from Russian strike on Odesa region’s ports rises to two
The Russians attacked the port infrastructure of the Odesa region on January 7, damaging port facilities and oil containers.
US seizes Venezuela-linked tanker that reflagged to Russia
The United States has seized an oil tanker linked to Venezuela after a week-long pursuit.
Sweden prepares resources for Black Sea mine clearance after ceasefire
Stockholm has publicly stated its readiness to direct naval resources to clear the Black Sea of mines.
Oil pollution can remain on the bottom of the Black Sea for more than six years, — Greenpeace Ukraine
Sunflower oil pollution can remain on the bottom of the Black Sea for more than six years. The oil needs to be removed and the water area restored.
Russia to launch submarine into sea for first time in 2026, Navy says
The Ukrainian Navy has confirmed the first seagoing mission of a Russian submarine in 2026.
The government continued funding the Vernadskyi Station and the “Noosfera” icebreaker
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution on the extension of the State Targeted Scientific and Technical Research Program in Antarctica.
