We have been advised by Ukranian correspondents that as from 21:00 hrs (Kyiv time) , Sunday, 13 February 2022 and up to Saturday, 19, February 2022, the Russian Federation has announced that it will perform naval missile-related training in the Black Sea-Ukrainian coastline which will cause part of the areas at Black Sea to remain closed for merchant vessel navigation. Parts indicated in red in the attached map indicate the affected areas.
Vessels scheduled to set course through the Black Sea and/or Sea of Azov are therefore recommended to request their port agents for a current update on the routing and accessibility of ports in this area.