10 vessels subsequently safely departed the Sea ofĪzov and at the end of July, 2022, 84 merchant ships remained, with nearly 450 seafarers onboard. Guidance and advice to keep Flag States appraised of the ongoing situation is updated when it becomes available.Īt the start of the conflict approximately 2000 seafarers were stranded aboard 94 A stranded ship reporting form has been introduced. IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has established an Emergency Task Force to coordinate efforts to mitigate the security and safety risks to shipping, ports and seafarers.
IMO is continuing to liaise closely with all key stakeholders in the region to contribute to efforts to address the safety and security of seafarers and shipping. The ongoing armed conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine presents a serious and immediate threat to the safety and security of crews and vessels operating in the region. ( See links on the right of this page for BSGI latest news). The Joint Coordination Centre (JCC) Istanbul - comprising representatives of the Russian Federation, Türkiye, Ukraine and the United Nations - has been established to facilitate the implementation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative (BSGI) to establish a humanitarian maritime corridor to allow ships to export grain and related foodstuffs and fertilizers from Ukraine.
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