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MIU introduces new dredging rules
The Ministry of Infrastructure has published a draft of a new order – it approves the methodology for calculating the volume of soil removed during dredging.

Ukrainian “dry” port technology is used in Egypt
A new inland grain port in Egypt is being built jointly with Ukrainian companies and using Ukrainian technologies.

MIU budget was doubled – to almost UAH 18 billion
Next year, the Ministry of Infrastructure will receive almost UAH 18 billion (USD 658.8 million) from the state.

MIU wants to change the procedure for registering shipping lines
The Ministry of Infrastructure has published a draft order on amendments to the Instruction on the registration of foreign navigation lines.

Maritime Administration is ready to fine law violators of IWT
The Maritime Administration will fine violators of the Inland Water Transport Law. USM has calculated potential fines.

Smuggled potassium nitrate found in Odesa region
Customs officers in the Odesa region have prevented the smuggling of potassium nitrate from Israel.

MIU has updated the functions of harbor masters
The Ministry of Infrastructure adopted an order that specifies the functions of seaport captains, as well as captains’ services.

Dredging for UAH 247 million: the court investigates the “scheme”
The High Anti-Corruption Court is examining the evidence in the case of embezzlement of funds of the State Enterprise “Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority” by its employees.

Ukraine was not included in the IMO Council
The Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has elected states to the Council for the period 2022-2023.

MIU develops laws to participate in the Ballast Water Convention
The Ministry of Infrastructure has published bills, thanks to which Ukraine will be able to join the International Convention on the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments in 2004.