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Communication from the Government of Ukraine

Click the tile below to read the article regarding: А recent communication from the Mission of the Russian Federation to the IMO dated 25 March 2022 No. 003/124 оп the unilateral еstаЫishmепt of а “Ьluе safe maritime corridor” to allow safe evacuation of seafarers and ships from Ukrainian seaports in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov… Communication from the Government of Ukraine

EU Resources

For information |ECSA SPC/SAC| Engagement with DG FISMA on seafarers’ payments

Over 300 vessels and at least 1,000 seafarers are stuck in Ukraine

Food, fuel and medical supplies are running low on ships stuck in Ukraine, unable to leave due to the fighting. Despite an initial flurry of successful evacuations from shipowners and flags, more than 1,000 crew are estimated to be stuck inside the warzone. Click the Tile to read the article. Over 300 vessels and at least 1,000 seafarers are stuck in Ukraine

Seafarers trapped in Ukraine facing dire conditions

As an estimated 1,500 people on about 100 ships are believed stranded in Odessa and other ports, seafarers’ charities have launched an emergency appeal. Click the tile below to read more. As an estimated 1,500 people on about 100 ships are believed stranded in Odessa and other ports, seafarers’ charities have launched an emergency appeal

Charities/Aid

Links and Resourses shared by The Seafarers Charity ESTABLISHMENT OF FUND TO SUPPORT THOSE AFFECTED BY THE BLACK SEA CRISIS Seafarer charity launches Ukraine appeal Seafarers International Relief Fund ISWAN Ukraine Crisis Support Fund

IMO Resources

Information reporting form for ships stranded in Ukraine ports and waters Maritime Security and Safety in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov IMO calls Extraordinary Council Session IMO Calls Extraordinary Session as Seafarers Remain Caught in Ukraine Ukraine: IMO Secretary-General statement Communication from the Government of Ukraine Communication from the Government of the Russian Federation Ukraine crisis – Harmonization of PSC activities Information Reporting Form for Stranded Ships Communication from the Government of Ukraine

Information reporting form for ships stranded in Ukraine ports and waters

Please use the online form to submit information on ships stranded in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov. This information will be received by the IMO Secretariat Emergency Task Force. If you are unable to use the internet form, you can use the Download formto submit information to IMO (please email etf@imo.org). 

Links and Resourses shared by The Seafarers Charity

Filipino Seafarers Trapped Off Black Sea Evacuated With Armed Guards Sailors-Society Ukrainian Appeal Hundreds of Seafarers Currently Caught in the Crossfire of War Seafarer charity launches Ukraine appeal – Lloyd’s List manning agencies to help with evacuating seafarers from Ukraine

How to pay your Ukrainian (and Russian) seafarers

The war in Ukraine has demanded flexible ways to pay seafarers from Ukraine and Russia. An existing payment system, developed for the cruise sector, offers a way out for crew managers.Lloyd’s List article below. How to pay your Ukrainian (and Russian) seafarers