09 May, 2022

• As of 08:00 09.05.22: entrance / exit to the ports of Mykolaiv, Olvia, Odessa, Chornomorsk, Pivdennyi, Ust-Dunaisk closed.
• Izmail, Reni, Ust-Dunaisk are handling vessels going up the Danube and Black Sea direction via the Sulina canal.
• Security level is 3. Curfew time is from 22:00 to 05:00. Extended curfiew from 08.05.2022 22:00 to 10.05.2022 05:00 in force.
• The north-western part of the Black Sea is blocked by the Russian Federation allegedly "for a counter-terrorist operation” and the area is closed for navigation by Ukraine.
• Reported some mines are drifting in the North Western Part of Black Sea.
• ​​​ISS Odessa office is closed for safety of staff. For enquiries please contact our South Europe - Regional Operations Centre:  MEDNETOPS.PIRAEUS@ISS-SHIPPING.COM / +30 210 414 6600

Incidents 

On May 06, 2022 several Ukrainian news reported about damage of Russian frigate “Admiral Makarov” in the are aof Zmiinyi Island. Still to be confirmed by Russian side. Seems to be fake.

On May 07, 2022 Ukrainian news reported Russian landing craft "Serna" type was destroyed in the area of Zmiinyi Island.

On May 08, 2022 Ukrainian news reported 2 2 Russian “Raptor type” navy launch boats were destroyed and one damaged in the area of Zmiinyi island.

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Warning from Turkish authorities:

1. Mines were placed at ports of Odessa, Ochakov, Chernomorsk and Yuzhnyy,
2. It has been evaluated that the mines may break off from their equipment and become drifting mines and create a navigational hazard,
3. For this reason, it is important that all ships in the region and navigating to establish a keen lookout for drifting mines,
4. Detections of drifting mines/mine-like objects should be reported immediately to Turkish Radio (channel-16), Main Search and Rescue Coordination Center (00903122324783, sar@uab.gov.tr/trmrcc@uab.gov.tr ) to the Naval Forces Command (00903124032222), denkom.harekatmrk@dzkk.tsk.tr ) and Coast Guard Command (00903124164801, Notice@sg.gov.tr )
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