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3 months ago · Shipping News

Ukrainian USV Strike Leaves Russian-Laden Tanker Adrift in Black Sea

A Turkish-owned tanker carrying Russian petroleum products was struck overnight by a suspected Ukrainian uncrewed surface vessel in the Black Sea, leaving the vessel drifting dangerously close to the Bosphorus shipping lanes. The attack marks a signi...

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3 months ago · Shipping News

Red Sea Crisis Triggers Global Container Shipping Gridlock as Ports Overwhelmed

Container shipping networks face unprecedented congestion as the Red Sea conflict forces cargo vessels onto extended routes around Africa's Cape of Good Hope, adding 10-14 days to Asia-Europe transit times. The massive rerouting has created a domino...

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3 months ago · Shipping News

Iran Reportedly Imposing $2 Million Transit Fees on Select Vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Iran has begun imposing informal transit fees of up to $2 million per voyage on select commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz as of March 2026, according to industry reports. The charges represent an unprecedented expansion of Tehran...

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3 months ago · Shipping News

Iran Sets Transit Conditions for 'Non-Hostile' Ships Through Hormuz Strait

Iran has formally notified the United Nations that merchant vessels deemed 'non-hostile' may continue transiting the Strait of Hormuz, but only if they coordinate directly with Tehran authorities and comply with Iranian security protocols. The diplom...

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3 months ago · Shipping News

Ukrainian Drone Strike Damages Russian Border Service Icebreaker at Vyborg Shipyard

Ukrainian forces have successfully struck the Russian Arctic patrol icebreaker Purga during a drone attack on Vyborg shipyard, causing visible damage to the vessel under construction for Russia's FSB Border Service. Images circulating on social media...

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3 months ago · Shipping News

Libyan Authorities Secure Damaged Russian LNG Tanker Arctic Metagaz After Weeks Adrift

Libyan maritime authorities have taken control of the damaged Russian LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz, ending weeks of uncertainty as the 294-meter vessel drifted in Mediterranean waters. The tanker, operated by Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project under Western...

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3 months ago · Shipping News

Two Indian LPG Carriers Transit Hormuz Following Iran-Approved Coastal Route

Two Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas carriers have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz along Iran's coastline, following the same route used by vessels that have received Tehran's approval for passage through the strategic waterway. Ship-trac...

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3 months ago · Maritime Regulations Updates

Ukraine Introduces Document Verification System for Seafarer Border Crossings

Ukraine's Maritime Administration has implemented a new verification system for educational documents of seafarers crossing the country's borders, following updated regulations under Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 57. The move addresses longstan...

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3 months ago · Maritime Regulations Updates

Ukraine Introduces New Medical Certificate Forms for Seafarers Under Ministry Order 1793

Ukraine's Ministry of Health has implemented new medical documentation requirements for maritime professionals through Order No. 1793, registered with the Ministry of Justice on January 22, 2026. The regulation establishes updated forms for seafarer...

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3 months ago · Maritime Regulations Updates

Ukraine Raises Seafarer ID Card Fees to ₴1,302 Starting March 2026

Ukraine's Maritime Administration has announced a significant fee increase for seafarer identity document services, effective March 6, 2026. Under the new pricing structure established by Law No. 20 on the Unified State Demographic Register, standard...

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