New rules for obtaining US visas for Ukrainians
As of September 6, 2025, new instructions from the US Department of State for processing nonimmigrant visas came into effect Where can you apply now🔘 For citizens of Ukraine who do not have legal residence in another country, US visas can only be obtained in Krakow and Warsaw🔘If you have a residence permit or permanent […]
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IMO against US pressure
Member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are tired of Washington’s threats to disrupt the October vote on shipping decarbonization rules The US is considering tariffs, visa restrictions and port charges against countries that support the new climate framework. In private conversations, delegates call this outright “blackmail” To pass a decision, it is necessary: […]
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Learning by example: an incident during a berthing in a port
A recent incident in one of the ports showed how important it is to take into account the actions of neighboring vessels: 🟢 A neighboring vessel passed too close and used bow thrusters. As a result, waves arose, the shore aluminum gangway on board touched the hull and was damaged ❗️ Always evaluate the maneuvers […]
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Odessa conversation about Ignatenko
You know, there’s a video that’s been circulating online. They say bad things about Ignatenko: like, he got rich, got rich, almost took the last from the sailors. Well, what can I say? Here, if a person has a brain, it’s immediately suspicious. But let’s figure it out. This video was cut before the elections. […]
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New rules at Krakow Airport
As of September 3, 2025, Krakow-Balice International Airport has become the first in Poland to abolish the 100 ml rule for liquids in hand luggage ✅ What has changed: 🟦 You can now carry liquids in packages of up to 2 liters🟦 You no longer need to take out electronics and cosmetics during inspection.🟦 The […]
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