Seamen

Strike on the port of Odesa: six people injured, including Syrian sailors from a civilian vessel
As a result of the Russian strike on the Odesa Seaport, there are already six victims. Two people have also died.

New EU sanctions package will include captains of Russia’s “shadow fleet” — Vlasyuk
For the first time, specific individuals who control vessels that help circumvent oil sanctions will be included in the list of restrictions.

Captain of Russian ship suspected of war crimes during capture of rescue crew near Zmiinyi Island
The investigation established that the Russian officer organized the detention of civilians in inhuman conditions – for this he faces criminal liability.

Ukraine and Sweden have agreed on mutual recognition of seafarers’ documents
Ukraine and Sweden signed a Memorandum of Understanding in London on mutual recognition of diplomas and certificates of seafarers.

The Hague court rejected Russia’s request to disqualify a judge in the case of the capture of Ukrainian sailors
The Hague Arbitration Court has rejected Russia’s request to challenge a judge in the case of Ukrainian sailors in the Kerch Strait.

Tanker with Russian sailors not released from Yemen
An oil tanker with a Russian crew is not being allowed to leave a seaport in Yemen.

ILO agrees to increase minimum wage for seafarers
The International Labor Organization (ILO) has agreed to increase the minimum wage for seafarers in the position of Able Seaman.

British organization that fought for seafarers’ rights is closing down
The charitable non-governmental organization Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) has been forced to close due to a lack of funding.

Seafarers face serious difficulties in obtaining shore leave, new report finds
ITF Seafarers’ Trust and World Maritime University study highlights global challenges to seafarers’ access to shore leave.

The fate of the crews of the boats that sank during the battle near Zmiyinyi is still unknown, – the Ombudsman
Relatives of sailors who were on the boats are still waiting for a favorable security situation in the Black Sea.