Ukraine Conflict – Repatriation of Crew FAQs
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MIN 674 (M) – Guidance for shipowners regarding seafarers affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
A Notice to all Shipowners, Masters, Manning Agents and Seafarers from gov.uk Guidance for shipowners regarding seafarers affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Wall Street Journal article: Some Ukrainian and Russian Seafarers Blocked From Entering U.S.
Wall Street Journal article
Russia-Ukraine Crisis
This page collates updates, publications and other material relevant to the current crisis in Ukraine. The resource page will be updated with additional material as the situation changes. Members are advised to check for updates regularly.Click tile below for UKP&I resource page. UKP&I Resouce Page
Ukraine crisis – UNHCR Position on Returns to Ukraine
IMO reports on UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency’s position on returns to Ukraine Ukraine crisis – UNHCR Position on Returns to Ukraine
Maritime Security and Safety in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov
IMO is continuing to liaise closely with all key stakeholders in the region, and to contribute to attempts to address the safety and security of this situation. Maritime Security and Safety in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov
IMO calls Extraordinary Council Session
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will hold an Extraordinary Session of its Council to address the impacts on shipping and seafarers of the situation in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. IMO calls Extraordinary Council Session IMO – Impact on seafarers
ICS Calls for Safety Corridor to Evacuate Ships and Crews From Ukraine
The International Chamber of Shipping is calling for the creation of a safe corridor to allow merchant ships and seafarers to evacuate Ukraine. ICS Calls for Safety Corridor
New package of sanctions against Russia published in the EU Official Journal
COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2022/394: amending Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actionsdestabilising the situation in UkraineCOUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2022/395: amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actionsdestabilising the situation in UkraineCOMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2021/1158: on design, construction and performance requirements and testing standards for marineequipment and repealing Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1170COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2022/396: implementing Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of UkraineCOUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2022/397: amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening
EU Places Financial Sanctions on Russian Maritime Register of Shipping
The Maritime Executive article is linked below. EU Places Financial Sanctions
Thousands of Ukrainian and Russians seafarers stuck in ports globally
Thousands of Ukrainian and Russian seafarers are stuck in ports around the world as the war in Ukraine rages on and shipowners are having difficulties finding replacement crews to keep strained supply chains rolling.Safety4Sea article below. Seafarers stuck in ports
Amendment to IBF List of Designated Risk Areas
IMEC Circular on designated risk areas. IBF Designated Risk Areas
UK shipping sanctions on Russian vessels have broad and unknown effects
Read The Lloyds List – Maritime Intelligence article below. Lloyds List – Maritime Intelligence
IMO Calls Extraordinary Session as Seafarers Remain Caught in Ukraine
Responding to international calls for action, the UN’s International Maritime Organization announced that it will convene an extraordinary council session to address the impacts on shipping and seafarers of the situation in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.Read The Maritime article below. Lloyds List – Maritime Intelligence
COMMUNICATION FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Providing operational guidelines for external border management to facilitate border crossings at the EU-Ukraine borders. Lloyds List – Maritime Intelligence
UN agencies renew call to collaboratively support seafarers
Four United Nations agencies have issued a joint statement urging stakeholders to collaborate to prevent undue hardship to seafarers during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. UN to collaboratively support seafarers
Revised Protocol For Crew Change For Cargo Ships In Singapore And Application For Vaccination
MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE: Requirements for crew change Requirements for crew change
IMCA suspends Russian members
On 4 March, IMCA suspended its Russian members from the Association. Allen Leatt, CEO, stated that We are all deeply saddened at IMCA by the events unfolding in the Ukraine and the growing humanitarian disaster we see every day on mainstream News channels. IMCA is well known and respected for our work in improving safety performance in our industry in over 60 countries worldwide, however we have followed the lead of governments, industry majors, and overwhelming public opinion in suspending business with Russian companies. IMCA Contact Allen Leatt Chief Executive Contact This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
UK introduces new sanctions against Russia including ban on ships and fresh financial measures
The UK has introduced new sanctions against Russia, including banning Russian ships from UK ports and additional economic measures. Click the tile below to read more. Lloyds List – Maritime Intelligence
Ukraine: IMO Secretary-General statement
Click the tile below to read a statement from IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim. IMO Secretary-General statemente title