The ITF described the situation for seafarers stranded on vessels near Ukraine as ‘dire’ as supplies dwindle and rescue efforts are frustrated.

ClassNK is the latest classification society to clarify its position on dealing with Russian vessels in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine – Russia conflict could see 1.5m containers shipped by rail between Asia and Europe rerouted to ocean shipping driving up freight rates yet further, warns UNCTAD.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has called for the setting up of a safe corridor for the safe evacuation of seafarers and ships stranded by the invasion of Ukraine.

The Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RMRS) has been withdrawn from IACS, and class societies have started to pull out of Russia.

Secondary effects of sanctions against Russian entities in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are starting to bite the P&I market.

Ongoing supply chain disruption is set to be compounded by crew change complications arising from the war in Ukraine, according to the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).

The Russian invasion of the Ukraine has put pressure on maritime and energy companies suspend business with Russia even if not required to under sanctions.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may not trigger war termination clauses in certain contracts in the maritime industry.

Some 21 Filipino seafarers stranded on bulker S-Breeze in the Ukraine arrived home on Tuesday and crew for five more vessels were set to be repatriated.