500 seafarers remain trapped on vessels in Ukrainian ports
Just under 500 seafarers remain sheltered awaiting evacuation on board 109 ships at Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea...
Ukraine’s marine sector
Superyacht linked to Putin seized in Italy
A superyacht worth an estimated £570m with alleged ties to Russian president Vladimir Putin has been seized. This is...
EU takes steps to suspend duties on Ukrainian yacht imports
The European Commission has proposed to suspend all import duties on Ukrainian exports to the European Union. The proposal,...
Heesen responds to Russian owner’s UK sanctions
Dutch superyacht builder Heesen Yachts has issued a statement condemning ‘violence in every form’ and saying it’s ‘saddened by...
Volvo Group comments on impact of Ukraine crisis
Volvo Penta’s parent company Volvo Group has issued a statement on the financial impact of the continuing Russia-Ukraine conflict....
Should seized Russian yachts be decommissioned?
Seized maritime assets could pose a ‘significant risk’ to ports, harbours and marinas if there is no requirement to...
VIDEO: FBI and Spanish police seize Russian superyacht in Mallorca
The Spanish Guardia Civil police, along with FBI agents and US Homeland Security (USHS), have seized a 255ft superyacht...
Here are the Russian superyachts sanctioned so far
Numerous superyachts linked to Russian oligarchs have now been immobilised or detained across Europe, under sanctions levied in response...
Cruise ship becomes temporary home for Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands
Holland America Line’s Volendam will be used to accommodate Ukrainian refugees as part of an agreement announced by Netherlands...
Ukrainian boat manufacturer gives update
BRIG, the Ukrainian RIB manufacturer headquartered from Kharkiv, has issued a statement updating the industry on its situation following...
Engineer who attempted to sink Russian superyacht speaks out from Ukrainian bunker
The Ukrainian nautical engineer who attempted to sink Lady Anastasia – the yacht reputedly belonging to Alexander Mijeev (CEO...
