Black Sea
Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey to strengthen mine protection in the Black Sea
Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey have agreed to expand the joint operational group that deals with mine clearance in the Black Sea.
Over 60 dead cetaceans found on the coast of Odesa region
Within 40 days, 67 bodies of dead cetaceans were found in the Odesa region, which died due to the actions of the Russian Federation.
Black Sea freight is becoming more stratified: “handy sizes” are growing, rates on “coasters” are being held back by free tonnage
Handysize rates rise as supramax segment strengthens, while costers remain flat due to excess spare tonnage.
Russian UAV in the Black Sea off the coast of Bulgaria
A specialized group of the Bulgarian Navy has eliminated a Russian drone-interceptor “Molniya-P”, which was discovered in the Black Sea.
The Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine detained three violators of the state border on a small vessel
Two assault boats were deployed to intercept a small vessel with three people on board, which was heading south.
Ukraine is developing naval drones to intercept Russian “shadow fleet” vessels
Instead of destroying ships, the new drones will escort them to ports for further seizure of cargo.
Three Russian unmanned boats destroyed in the Black Sea (video)
he Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Coast Guard have detected and destroyed three enemy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Freight from Ukraine decreased despite the start of the grain season
A drop in bunker prices of almost $200/t in two weeks and a surplus of tonnage in the Black Sea allowed charterers to maintain their advantage. Grain transportation rates from Ukraine decreased by about $1/MT in both segments — “coasters” and “handy sizes”. Roll reports this to ASAP Agri. As of the end of the week, “coasters”…
Russia attacked two civilian ships leaving the ports of Odesa region – one person was killed and one was injured
On one of the ships, a crew member was killed and two others were injured, and on the other, three sailors were injured – the ships have already resumed their movement.
Defense forces hit Russian “shadow fleet” tanker in the Black Sea
The Ukrainian military struck a Russian tanker, logistics routes and control points of the invaders.