Tag: Russia

The Ukraine crisis has increased gas prices, but there may be bigger forces at work in the seaborne LNG market. According to VesselsValue, while the world awaits developments on pipeline supplies, ship tracking data on seaborne LNG volumes may calm some fears.

Sailors' Society has created three bespoke Peer-to-Peer Support Groups for seafarers affected by the conflict in Ukraine. The specialist WhatsApp groups build on Society’s existing Peer-to-Peer Support Groups run as part of its Wellness at Sea programme.

Mikhail Mishustin, Russia’s Prime Minister, reportedly said that the government is planning to retaliate against countries that ban their vessels from entering their ports.

INTERCARGO is calling on the International Maritime Organization (IMO), member states and governments to engage effectively with the involved countries and local authorities to ensure safe passage out of danger for ships and their crews.

Lloyd’s Register announced its decision to disengage from the provision of all services to Russian owned, controlled or managed assets or companies. 

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said to the reporters that any bans for the Russia ships to the port of Rotterdam was “not on the table” for now, since such moves would have to be decided at a European level.

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has led many European countries to impose sanctions against Russia. In order to assess the impact of the ongoing crisis, the Port of Antwerp remains in close contact with customers and the competent authorities.

ICS warned that current supply chain disruption will be negatively affected by a shortfall in the global shipping workforce due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

As a result of the invasion of Ukraine, DNV will not enter into new business with Russian companies nor into new business activities in Russia.

IBIA joins others in condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and decided to suspend all services to Russian members of the Association until further notice.