Russia's invasion of Ukraine could worsen the global labor crunch in shipping, with one ship manager calling the crisis an 'operational nightmare'

Russia's invasion of Ukraine could worsen the global labor crunch in shipping, with one ship manager calling the crisis an 'operational nightmare'
Huileng Tan Feb 25, 2022 https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-ukraine-crisis-worsen-shipping-se...

Ukrainian Seafarer Attempts to Sink Yacht of Russian Weapons Tycoon

Ukrainian Seafarer Attempts to Sink Yacht of Russian Weapons Tycoon
Feb 27, 2022 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/ukrainian-seafarer-attempts-t...

A Ukrainian sailor stands accused of partially sinking the luxury yacht belonging to his employer, Alexander Mikheev. Mikheev is former CEO of defense contractor JSC Russian Helicopters and current CEO of Rosboronexport, Russia's state-owned weapons export conglomerate.

Seafarers Step Up to Support Ukraine

Seafarers Step Up to Support Ukraine
Feb 27, 2022 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/seafarers-step-up-to-support-...

Japan firm-owned cargo ship hit by missile off Ukraine, 1 hurt

Japan firm-owned cargo ship hit by missile off Ukraine, 1 hurt
KYODO NEWS - Feb 26, 2022 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/02/3ecacda4d2b7-update1-japan-fi...

Russian cargo ship seized in the English Channel

Russian cargo ship seized in the English Channel
Matt Clinch Feb 26 2022 https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/26/russian-vessel-reportedly-seized-in-the-...

*It is “suspected of belonging to a Russian company that is currently on a sanctions list by the EU,” the Maritime Prefecture of the Channel press office confirmed to NBC News.

*Reports say that the 127 meter-long vessel is called the “Baltic Leader” and the crew were cooperating with the authorities.

Filipino crewmen of ship hit by bomb off Ukraine all safe — DFA

Filipino crewmen of ship hit by bomb off Ukraine all safe — DFA
Zacarian Sarao - February 27, 2022 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/202630/filipino-crewmen-of-ship-hit-by...

MANILA, Philippines — All crew members of a Turkish ship, including 11 Filipinos, are safe after it was rocked by a bomb near Odessa port in Ukraine, said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

Russia’s Ukraine invasion set to spark seafarer crisis

Russia’s Ukraine invasion set to spark seafarer crisis
By Adam Corbett and Gary Dixon 24 February 2022 https://www.tradewindsnews.com/ship-management/russia-s-ukraine-invasion...

Supply chain depends on Russian and Ukrainian seafarers, says ICS

Supply chain depends on Russian and Ukrainian seafarers, says ICS - Daily Cargo News
Abby Williams Feb 25th 2022 https://www.thedcn.com.au/news/logistics-and-supply-chain/supply-chain-d...

THE International Chamber of Shipping has warned hindering the movements of Russian and Ukrainian seafarers may result in supply-chain disruptions.

Why the West may sanction Russian Shipping Companies before it sanctions Oil & Gas

Why the West may sanction Russian Shipping Companies before it sanctions Oil & Gas
25/02/2022 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/why-the-west-may-sanction-russian-s...

The outbreak of war in Eastern Ukraine has raised fears about the impact of further sanctions on global energy markets, coupled with the UK Prime Minister’s announcement today of “a massive package of economic sanctions” to come.

Shipping scrambles to react to ‘nightmare scenario’

Shipping scrambles to react to ‘nightmare scenario’
24 Feb 2022 https://lloydslist.maritimeintelligence.informa.com/LL1139969/Shipping-s...

Odessa subject to ‘indiscriminate’ shelling and unconfirmed reports say Russian troops are in the city. Crew have been diverted to Istanbul and Poland

Pages

Subscribe to seafarertimes.com RSS