Seamen

The Shipping Administration created an Expert Council
Specialists of the Expert Council will participate in the development of documents, which in particular concern seafarers.

Shipping Administration: more than 40% of seafarers submit applications on the “Diya” portal
The Shipping Administration reported on the results of work in 2023 and plans for the next year.

The Shipping Administration has started the certification of ordinary sailors
The Shipping Administration begins the certification of sailors of the rank and file, after the Ministry approves the restoration of the corresponding order.

Already 500 Ukrainian sailors have received a record book by mail
More than 700 seafarers applied to the Shipping Administration in the first month of the service for obtaining a seafarer’s record book by mail.

Fake seamen: SBU blocked the scheme of illegal departure of men abroad
The security service has blocked another channel of Ukrainians of conscription age fleeing abroad in Odesa.

Ukrainian sailors were warned about another fraud scheme
The ITF received reports from seafarers about a fraudulent scheme by Foster Green Shipping Ltd.

Digitization for seamen: 3 ways to get documents online
Currently, three digital tools are operating in Ukraine, which enable seafarers to obtain the necessary documents remotely.

Up to 85,000: Ukraine wants to increase fines for seamen
It is planned to increase fines for ship captains for not helping people in times of disaster.

“Seamen” dodger scheme: USU head makes deal with investigators
Odesa activist Khrystyna Korol, who headed the sailors’ union and was detained in December 2022, began to cooperate with the investigation.

The new State Qualification Commission for Seamen has started working in Ukraine
Ukrainian sailors will soon be able to receive diploma services through “Diya”.