IMO
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The UN Convention on the Judicial Sale of Ships has entered into force
The United Nations Convention on the International Consequences of Judicial Sales of Ships has entered into force.
“Rosatom” representative at IMO session showed map of Russia with occupied territories of Ukraine
A representative of the Russian state nuclear energy corporation Rosatom used a map with invalid borders of Russia in a presentation.
The International Maritime Organization called for not attacking ships in the Black Sea
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, has called for the non-attack of civilian vessels in the Black Sea.
EU plans to revise maritime law to counter Russia’s “shadow fleet”
Brussels is preparing a new interpretation of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, which will expand the possibilities for boarding ships of the Russian shadow fleet.
