Russian strikes have caused significant restrictions on key routes in the Odessa region.
❌ The Odessa-Reni highway has been closed to freight traffic.❌ The bridge in Mayaki is temporarily closed—the structure has been repeatedly struck, and an inspection and damage assessment is currently underway. The restoration timeframe for traffic is still unknown. ❗️ The Chisinau-Odesa route is temporarily unavailable. The State Border Service recommends an alternative route to […]
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The French fishing vessel Fastnet ran aground off the rocky coast of southwest Ireland due to stormy weather.
All 14 sailors were successfully evacuated from the vessel by a rescue helicopter. According to preliminary reports, there were no casualties. Seamen’s Club 🇺🇦 | #news
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American giant Chevron will supply 2 billion cubic meters of LNG (400 million per year) to MVM starting in 2026, marking Hungary’s first import of American LNG.
🔘The EU plans to phase out Russian gas by 2027, while Hungary maintains a waiver from US sanctions to continue importing from Russia, which still dominates its supplies. 🔘This agreement complements recent deals with Azerbaijan, Shell, and Engie, reflecting geopolitical shifts affecting energy markets. Author: @iPr1nce Seamen’s Club 🇺🇦 | PRO_LNG | #education
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Seafarers vs. Mortgage Banks: How to Defend Your Right to Your Own Home
Seafarers around the world are increasingly facing problems when applying for mortgages: banks and insurance underwriters don’t understand the specifics of maritime work. Irregular contracts, changing flags and vessels, income from different countries—all of this is often perceived as instability, even if a seafarer has had a steady income for years. Formally, many seafarers meet […]
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