Insurance rates for Black Sea vessels jumped 250% after tanker attacks
Following a series of attacks on tankers linked to the Russian “shadow fleet,” insurance premiums for vessels entering the Black Sea have risen sharply. The cost of military insurance for calls to ports in the region has risen from the previous 0.25–0.30% of the vessel’s value to ~1%. 📈 According to insurance broker Marsh, this […]
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Pirates kidnapped nine crew members from a gas carrier off the coast of Equatorial Guinea.
Piracy activity has spiked again in the Gulf of Guinea. The Portuguese-flagged gas carrier CGAS Saturn was attacked by an armed group 50 nautical miles off the coast of Equatorial Guinea. According to shipowner Christiania Gas, the pirates captured nine crew members, while four more remained on board, one of whom was slightly injured. The […]
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Important information for all seafarers
Information from the Polish Captain’s Office regarding obtaining a Polish seafarer’s passport: New basic safety training requirements will come into effect on January 1, 2026, in accordance with amendments to the STCW Code, Standard A-VI/1-4, adopted by resolution MSC.560(108). These changes are mandatory for all seafarers, regardless of nationality. ❗️ All Basic Safety Training Certificates: […]
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Singapore’s ship registry is growing rapidly as shipowners transfer their fleets en masse due to US tariffs.
In 2025, the Singapore Ship Registry received an unusually high volume of applications from companies operating on the trans-Pacific and Asian routes. Several operators publicly confirmed that they are transferring part of their fleet to reduce costs and mitigate regulatory risks following the introduction of US port tariffs on a number of foreign flags. 🔘 […]
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Poland is preparing a new three-year residence card for Ukrainian citizens with PESEL UKR status.
The Polish government has confirmed the development of a new document—a three-year residence card, the CUKR, for Ukrainians with PESEL UKR status. The law has passed parliament and awaits presidential signature, after which the exact launch date will be announced. 💻 Applications are only accepted online. Applications will be accepted through the MOS (Mój Obcokrajowiec) […]
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