Thread by @mercoglianos

1/Shipping at Russian Ports is Falling, While Some Ships Remain Inbound

There is a disturbing piece in this story by @Mar_Ex regarding the sailing of Bulkers heading to the #BlackSea port of #Novorssiysk. The issue regards #Ukranian crewmembers.

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2/GAG Hot Port News: “All Ukrainian crew should be delivered ashore by service boat to the Immigration office, and will be transported back to their vessel after their meeting with Immigration.”

I can envision some difficulties on these ships if the crews learn of this.

3/While Bulkers have not yet been sanctioned coming out of Russia - the food is needed in Africa, Middle East and Asia - I severly doubt that Ukranians will surrender themselves to Russian authorities.

I expect to see vessel diversions on this issue.

4/This also comes on the heels of the @IMOHQ calling for a "blue safe maritime corridor to allow the safe evacutation of searfarers and ships from the high-risk and affected areas in the #BlackSea and #SeaofAzov."

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5/Russia’s Naval Blockade May Starve Millions

The actions of the Russian #BlackSea, and their blockade, has prevented the sailing of ships to and from Ukranian ports. This will most impact North Africa, the Middle East & Levant.

gcaptain.com/russias-naval-…

1 In 5 Ukraine Seafarers Want To Return Home To Fight

"Today the Financial Times reported that an estimated 55 to 60% of Ukraine’s 80,000 seafarers are currently on ships & roughly 20% want to return to Ukraine to fight against the Russian invasion."

gcaptain.com/ukraine-seafar…

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