Black Sea
Ukraine and partners are developing projects for escorting ships in the Black Sea
To protect agricultural exports, they plan to attract various types of drones.
EU to allocate 50 million euros for Black Sea Maritime Security Center
The structure will operate in Varna and Constanta and could become operational in the first half of next year.
Shipping activity in the Black Sea decreased by 37% in a year — Lloyd’s List
In October 2026, shipping activity in the Black Sea decreased by 37% compared to the same period last year, amid increased attacks on merchant ships and port infrastructure.
Ship insurance in the Black Sea has risen in price to a record 20% of their value
Against the background of increasing attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea, insurance premiums for war risks for some particularly dangerous voyages reached 20% of the value of the ship’s hull.
France to extend patrol plane mission in Black Sea due to attacks on vessels
The French maritime patrol aircraft Atlantique 2 will remain in Romania for several more weeks to strengthen the security of merchant shipping in the Black Sea.
Storms are still raising oil from the bottom that settled after the Chornomorsk strike
The substance polymerized on the bottom, and each storm carries it back to the sand.
IMO Council supports document initiated by Ukraine on shipping protection
The document, initiated by Ukraine, was supported during the 138th session of the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Russian attacks and blockade of Black Sea ports affected Zaporizhstal’s losses
For 9 months of 2026, Zaporizhstal received 2.3 billion UAH of net loss, while last year for the same period the company received 1.89 billion UAH of profit.
Ukraine and 34 other countries called on IMO to strengthen shipping protection in the Black Sea
Ukraine, together with 34 other states, has appealed to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to strengthen the protection of merchant shipping in the Black Sea.
Russia lost 94% of grain shipments through southern ports
Meanwhile, Russian dictator Putin called the damage from the strikes uncritical and assured that all losses had already been restored.