The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to sell the Odessa Port Plant
On August 26, the government approved the privatization of 99.5% of the shares of the Odessa Port Plant. In the near future, the enterprise will be put up for an open electronic auction with a starting price of UAH 4.5 billion. What does this mean in practice? 🟦 The new owner is obliged to keep […]
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The Cabinet of Ministers has officially published on the government portal changes to the rules for crossing the Ukrainian border, which allow men aged 18 to 22 to travel abroad
The document states that in the event of the introduction of martial law, border crossing restrictions do not apply to male citizens of Ukraine aged 18 to 22 inclusive. However, it is specified that the exceptions are the cases specified in paragraph 2.14 of these border crossing rules:🟦These restrictions apply to persons holding positions in […]
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The captain of the container ship MSC Jubilee IX pleaded not guilty to operating the vessel while intoxicated
The 48-year-old Ukrainian captain of the container ship MSC Jubilee IX (flagged Liberia) Oleg D. stated in court that he did not drink alcohol and explained the smell by the fact that he used mouthwash The incident occurred on August 20 when the 8,814 TEU vessel entered the port of Seattle (USA). According to the […]
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The peak of the Persian Gulf heat is behind us
August marked the end of the Al Mirzam period — the hottest period of summer in the region, when dry winds and scorching sun test the strength of even seasoned sailors In Abu Dhabi, the temperature reached +44 °C, in Dubai — +43 °C. 📍 For the crews, this means: a little relief is ahead […]
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Ukrainian MSC Captain Arrested in Seattle for Drunk on Watch
On August 20, the US Coast Guard detained the captain of the container ship MSC Jubilee IX (8,814 TEU) in the Port of Seattle. A breathalyzer test showed that his alcohol level was six times higher than the legal limit for commercial seafarers. How it happened:🔘 The pilot noticed signs of severe intoxication in the […]
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