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Sybiha discussed shipping safety in the Black Sea with the IMO Secretary General

Ukraine and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) continue to work together to protect freedom of navigation in the Black Sea amid Russian attacks on ports.

16.09.2026 - 11:03
Ukraine and IMO are developing solutions for the security of the Black Sea Corridor

A founding seminar of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) project to strengthen Ukraine’s maritime security was held in Lviv. Thus, on September 8-10, the in-person phase of the founding seminar of the IMO project “Strengthening maritime security, safety, environmental protection and trade facilitation in the Black Sea Corridor” was held, the Shipping Administration reported. The…

11.09.2026 - 10:00
Ukraine appeals to IMO over Russia’s massive attacks on civilian vessels

Ukraine has appealed to the International Maritime Organization due to the sharp deterioration in shipping safety in the Black Sea.

21.08.2026 - 12:49
International maritime monitoring mission may begin work in Ukraine in the fall

The IMO mission is to document Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports and civilian shipping.

20.07.2026 - 12:48
In 2026, Russia attacked merchant vessel more than 70 times, — Kuleba

Ukraine has called on the International Maritime Organization to strengthen counteraction to Russian attacks on civilian shipping and the activities of the Russian shadow fleet.

7.07.2026 - 09:40
Ukraine stated at the IMO that the vessels of the Russian “shadow fleet” are legitimate military targets

Following Russia’s complaints to the IMO, Ukraine has told the International Maritime Organization that Russian “shadow fleet” vessels can be considered legitimate military targets.

1.07.2026 - 13:01
Russia plans to restrict IMO access to vessel movement and identification data

The Russian authorities want to limit the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s access to data on ship identification through AIS systems.

24.06.2026 - 13:32
Sybiha discussed Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports with IMO Secretary General

Sybiha called for the use of IMO mechanisms against the “shadow fleet”, fraudulent registration of ships and illegal access to closed Ukrainian ports.

9.06.2026 - 10:29
Kuleba discussed with IMO Secretary General the export of stolen Ukrainian grain by Russia

Oleksiy Kuleba discussed with the Secretary General of the IMO the safety of shipping and the protection of Ukrainian ports.

15.05.2026 - 11:09
Ukraine again called on IMO to strengthen control over vessels working for the benefit of the Russian Federation

Ukraine and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) discussed the issue of countering the “shadow fleet” and strengthening the security of international shipping.

15.04.2026 - 11:55