Port Restrictions on Russian Connected Vessels
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Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
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Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Albania
Source
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Samer-Misa
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Date
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3 March 2022
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Description of restrictions
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Albania has confirmed that it will join the international community and implement restrictions on Russia. It is not known what restrictions are going to be implemented.
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Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Algeria
Source | Neffous Shipping & Consulting (P&I)
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Date
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08 March 2022
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Description of restrictions | No restrictions currently enforced in Algeria on Russian connected vessels. |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Argentina
Source | Edye, Roche, de la Vega & Ray
Pandi Liquidadores
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Date
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3 March 2022
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Description of restrictions | No restrictions currently enforced in Argentina on Russian vessels. |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Australia
Source
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Aus Ship Lawyers and Correspondents
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Date
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3 March 2022
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Description of restrictions
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No restrictions currently enforced in Australia on Russian vessels, however an act was passed on 25 February 2022 which makes it possible to implement restrictions if deemed necessary.
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Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Bangladesh
Source
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JF (Bangladesh) Limited
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Date
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3 March 2022
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Description of restrictions
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No restrictions currently enforced in Bangladesh on Russian vessels.
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Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Belgium
Source | Transport Claims Consultants Network cvba
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Date
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11 April 2022
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Description of restrictions | It is reported that some carriers are refusing to schedule the loading of cargo destined for Russia.
Customs in Belgium are reported to be implementing the following restrictions:
From 16 April 2022 the entry of Russian flagged vessels into Belgian ports is prohibited. The prohibition also applies to any vessel that has changed from a Russian flag after 24 February 2022. Further details can be found here. |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Belize
Source | Maritime Claims-Administrators LLC |
Date
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08 March 2022 |
Description of restrictions | No restrictions currently enforced in Belize on Russian connected vessels. |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Brazil
Source | Brazmar
Williams Brothers
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Date
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08 March 2022
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Description of restrictions | No restrictions currently enforced in Brazil on Russian connected vessels. |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Canada
Source
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Brisset Bishop
Owen Bird Law Corporation
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Date
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13 April 2022
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Description of restrictions
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From the 6 March the entry of Russian registered or Russian connected vessels into Canadian ports, or passage through Canada has been prohibited. Exception may be made if the port entry or passage is necessary to safeguard human life or to ensure navigational safety. |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Cuba
Source | Latam Consultants
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Date
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09 March 2022
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Description of restrictions | No restrictions currently enforced in Cuba on Russian connected vessels. |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Egypt
Source | Kalimbassieris Maritime Egypt (LLC)
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Date
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14 March 2022
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Description of restrictions | No restrictions currently enforced in Egypt on Russian connected vessels. |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Estonia
Source | PANDI BALT SIA (LTD)
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Date
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11 April 2022
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Description of restrictions | From 16 April 2022 the entry of Russian flagged vessels into Estonian ports is prohibited. The prohibition also applies to any vessel that has changed from a Russian flag after 24 February 2022. Further details can be found here. |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
France
Source | ELTVEDT & O’SULLIVAN
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Date
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11 April 2022 |
Description of restrictions | From 16 April 2022 the entry of Russian flagged vessels into French ports is prohibited. The prohibition also applies to any vessel that has changed from a Russian flag after 24 February 2022. Further details can be found here. |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Germany
Source | CLAAS W. BRONS (GmbH & Co.) KG
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Date | 11 April 2022 |
Description of restrictions | From 16 April 2022 the entry of Russian flagged vessels into German ports is prohibited. The prohibition also applies to any vessel that has changed from a Russian flag after 24 February 2022. Further details can be found here. |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Gibraltar
Source | A Mateos & Sons Ltd
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Date |
3 March 2022
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Description of restrictions | It is Government of Gibraltar’s policy not to provide access to Gibraltar Port, or any services, supplies or facilities provided by or from Gibraltar Port, to any ship which there is reason to believe is:
– Owned, controlled, charted or operated by any person connected with Russia;
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Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Georgia
Source | Vitsan
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Date
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08 March 2022 |
Description of restrictions | It is reported that:
Georgian ports are operating normally without restrictions or additional safety/ security measurements. |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
India
Source | P&I Services Pvt.Ltd
James Mackintosh & Co. Pvt. Ltd
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Date | 3 March 2022
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Description of restrictions | No restrictions currently enforced in India on Russian vessels.
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Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Israel
Source | M.Dizengoff P&I Representatives Ltd
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Date | 3 March 2022
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Description of restrictions | No restrictions currently enforced in Israel on Russian vessels. |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Iran
Source | Calm Sea Culture Marine Services(C.S.C)
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Date
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08 March 2022
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Description of restrictions | No restrictions currently enforced in Iran on Russian connected vessels. |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Italy
Source | Hugo Trumpy Srl
Studio Legale Mordiglia
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Date
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11 April 2022
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Description of restrictions | From 16 April 2022 the entry of Russian flagged vessels into Italian ports is prohibited. The prohibition also applies to any vessel that has changed from a Russian flag after 24 February 2022. Further details can be found here.
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Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Japan
Source | Shikoku Marine Agency Company Limited
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Date
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8 March 2022 |
Description of restrictions | No restrictions currently enforced in Japan on Russian connected vessels. |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Latvia
Source | PANDI BALT SIA (LTD)
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Date
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11 April 2022 |
Description of restrictions | From 16 April 2022 the entry of Russian flagged vessels into Latvian ports is prohibited. The prohibition also applies to any vessel that has changed from a Russian flag after 24 February 2022. Further details can be found here. |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Lithuania
Source | Latam Consultants
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Date
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11 April 2022 |
Description of restrictions | From 16 April 2022 the entry of Russian flagged vessels into Lithuanian ports is prohibited. The prohibition also applies to any vessel that has changed from a Russian flag after 24 February 2022. Further details can be found here. |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Montenegro
Source | Neffous Shipping & Consulting (P&I) |
Date
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08 March 2022
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Description of restrictions | No restrictions currently enforced in Montenegro on Russian connected vessels. |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Netherlands
Source | Hudig & Veder (P&I) B.V.
Post & Co (P&I) B.V. |
Date |
11 April 2022
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Summary of Advice | Restrictions on Russian vessels are reported to be implemented on an ad-hoc basis and vary from day-to-day, as a result many carriers are refusing to schedule the loading of cargo destined for Russia.
Information on restrictions being enforced at the port of Rotterdam is available at: https://www.portofrotterdam.com/en/news-and-press-releases/impact-of-russia-ukraine-conflict-on-port-of-rotterdam From 16 April 2022 the entry of Russian flagged vessels into ports in the Netherlands is prohibited. The prohibition also applies to any vessel that has changed from a Russian flag after 24 February 2022. Further details can be found here.
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Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Norway
Source | BACHKE & CO AS |
Date
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08 March 2022
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Description of restrictions | No restrictions currently enforced in Norway on Russian connected vessels. |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Panama
Source | C. Fernie & Co S.A. |
Date
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08 March 2022
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Description of restrictions | No restrictions currently enforced in Panama on Russian connected vessels. |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
South Africa
Source | ENS Africa |
Date | 3 March 2022 |
Description of restrictions | No restrictions currently enforced in South Africa on Russian vessels. |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Spain
Source | A Viking Agents, SL
Internacional Maritima SL |
Date
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11 April 2022 |
Description of restrictions | From 16 April 2022 the entry of Russian flagged vessels into Spanish ports is prohibited. The prohibition also applies to any vessel that has changed from a Russian flag after 24 February 2022. Further details can be found here. |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Sweden
Source | NORDIC P&I GROUP
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Date
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31 March 2022
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Description of restrictions | The Swedish Dockworkers Union has given notice on upcoming industrial action against Russian connected vessels.
Swedish dockworkers will not handle any ships going to and from Russia, ships carrying Russian import and export cargo and vessels registered as Russian. Further details can be found here: http://hamn.nu/article/2890/Swedish-Dockworkers-Union-gives-notice-about-nationwide-blockade-against-Russian-ships-and-cargo.html |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Tanzania
Source | Robmarine P&I Services |
Date
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08 March 2022
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Description of restrictions | No restrictions currently enforced in Tanzania on Russian connected vessels. |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Turkey
Source | Vitsan
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Date
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08 March 2022
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Description of restrictions | No restrictions currently enforced in Turkey on Russian connected vessels.
There are no restriction for Russian or Ukrainian crew members disembarking from vessels at Turkish ports. Further information on the current situation in Turkey is available here. |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
United Kingdom
Source | MCA |
Date | 3 March 2022 |
Description of restrictions | The UK Secretary of State for Transport has requested that UK ports do not provide access to any ship which they have reason to believe is:
Further information can be found in here. |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Uruguay
Source | Thomas J Schandy Limited
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Date
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08 March 2022
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Description of restrictions | No official are restrictions currently being enforced in Uruguay on Russian connected vessels. |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
USA
Source | Vandeventer Black LLP |
Date | 08 March 2022 |
Description of restrictions | There have been reports that pilots in Virginia and New York are refusing to board Russian flagged vessels. Pilots in other areas may take similar action. |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm
Venezuela
Source | Clyde & Co Venezuela |
Date | 3 March 2022 |
Description of restrictions | No restrictions currently enforced in Venezuela on Russian vessels. |
Last updated: 26/04/2022 04:19pm