For the first time in the history of the Henley & Partners ranking, the US passport has dropped out of the top 10 strongest passports in the world.
The main reason for this decline was the tightening of visa policies. Singapore (visa-free travel to 193 countries), South Korea, and Japan now lead the ranking. Seamen’s Club 🇺🇦 | #news
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China Introduces Reciprocal Port Dues for American Vessels
Starting October 14, China began levying special port dues on vessels with US-related connections, in response to similar measures taken by Washington. 💲 The rate is 400 yuan per net ton, rising to 1,120 yuan by April 2028. 📌 Vessels affected: 🟢 Owned or operated by US companies🟢 US-flagged🟢 Built in the US🟢 With US […]
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The US threatens sanctions against countries that support the IMO’s net-zero emissions plan.
The Trump administration has stated that it is prepared to take tough measures against countries that voted for the IMO’s Net-Zero Emissions Framework (NZF) at the MEPC meeting from October 14 to 17. 📌 Possible US measures: 🔘 Blocking ships flagged by countries that support NZF🔘 Increased port charges for such ships🔘 Visa restrictions for […]
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Our first 1,000,000 on Instagram!
Friends, this is our collective achievement. Thank you to everyone who reads, comments, shares our posts, and simply stays with us! 💛 Seamen’s Club UA started as a page for sailors and those connected to the sea, and today it’s a whole community of people who support each other, share experiences, and inspire! 🌊⚓️ Your […]
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Cyprus will make shipping an EU priority in 2025
Starting in January 2026, Cyprus will assume the Presidency of the European Council for six months, and shipping will be one of its key areas of work. President Nikos Christodoulides stated that supporting the maritime industry is a national mission: strengthening the competitiveness of the European fleet and strengthening Europe’s defense. 📌 Cyprus’s key priorities: […]
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