Shipping Administration
Ukraine has changed the rules for certifying seafarers
Changes to the rules for certifying seafarers have come into force in Ukraine.
EMSA develops uniform crew training standards for alternative fuel vessels
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has conducted a specialized training course dedicated to the preparation of seafarers for the safe operation of ships using alternative fuels.
The European Commission has launched an audit of qualifications in Ukrainian inland navigation
The first stage of the European Commission audit of the system of professional qualifications in inland navigation has begun in Ukraine.
The demand for seafarer’s licenses in Warsaw exceeded the service’s capabilities
The queue for issuing a seaman’s identity card at the State Enterprise “Morrichservice” in Warsaw has actually formed before the completion of the pilot project.
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…
The Head of the Shipping Administration was suspended at his own request after accusations by People’s Deputy Skorokhod: details
The Cabinet of Ministers has suspended Serhiy Gursky from performing his duties as head of the Shipping Administration for the duration of disciplinary proceedings. This was reported by the Ministry of Infrastructure. Statement by the Ministry of Infrastructure On September 8, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a decision to initiate disciplinary proceedings…
The Ministry of Development has made changes to the registration of vessels in the State Ship Register of Ukraine
The Ministry of Development and Trade, by order No. 821 dated 04/24/2026, amended the Procedure for registering vessels in the State Ship Register of Ukraine.
The Shipping Administration denied changes to the seafarers’ certification procedure
The agency denied information about alleged automatic refusals of applications for certification submitted through the Diya portal.
The government dismissed the deputy head of the Shipping Administration
The government has dismissed the deputy head of the State Service of Maritime and Inland Water Transport and Shipping of Ukraine.
A new head has been appointed at the Shipping Register
The Head of the Shipping Administration of Ukraine, Serhiy Gurskyi, introduced the new head to the Register staff.
