Black Sea

Tonnage shortage pushes up Handysize rates in the Black Sea
Spot rates in the Handysize segment are increasing due to a stable grain flow and a shortage of suitable tonnage in the Black and Mediterranean Seas.

Vessel traffic temporarily restricted in the waters of the port of Chornomorsk
Special measures are planned on the approach channel to ensure shipping safety.

A civilian vessel struck a sea mine off the coast of Odesa
According to preliminary data, there are no injured or dead crew members.

Ukraine joined the High Seas Agreement to protect ecosystems
The document was signed at the UN headquarters in New York by the Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture, Oleksiy Sobolev.

Freight from Ukraine is becoming more expensive in the Panamax and Handysize segments
The Black Sea shipping market is recording an increase in rates for large and medium tonnages.

Boats that don’t sink: Ukraine tests new watercraft for the Armed Forces
New Ukrainian-made motor boats are able to withstand impacts and remain afloat even after hull damage.

Ukraine counts on cooperation with Norway in protecting the Black Sea, — Zelenskyy
Norway can play a key role in strengthening air defense and protecting Ukraine’s coastline.

Ukraine and Sweden discussed strengthening the protection of the Black Sea
Commander of the Ukrainian Navy Oleksiy Neizhpapa and Swedish Defense Minister Paul Jonsson agreed to strengthen the Ukrainian fleet.

Romania plans to expand naval mission to protect against Russian attacks
Patrols of energy infrastructure and trade routes may be added to mine clearance operations in the Black Sea.

A court in Russia ordered the payment of $621 million in compensation for the fuel oil spill from a tanker near Kerch
The Volgoneft-212 accident in December led to a large-scale environmental disaster in the Black Sea.