Ukraine War

Here is gCaptain’s full coverage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.


Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Stock photo shows an oil tanker at a terminal
Offshore

President Biden Bans Russian Oil Imports, Warning Gas Prices Will Rise Further

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, March 8 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday banned Russian oil and

March 8, 2022
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offshore rig
Offshore

Oil Jumps to $130 With U.S. and U.K. Set to Ban Russia Imports

By Julia Fanzeres and Alex Longley (Bloomberg) — Oil extended its rally as the U.S. and U.K. said they plan to ban Russian oil imports while oil giant

March 8, 2022
Total Views: 981

Russian Sailors silhouette Sevastopol
Maritime Security Incidents

Ship Insurers Extend War Risk Zone “Close To Romania”

by Jonathan Saul (Reuters) – London’s marine insurance market has widened the area of waters around the Black Sea and Sea of Azov that it

March 8, 2022
Total Views: 2697

Monday, March 7, 2022
As Ukraine Evacuates Trapped Seafarers, Foreign Mariners Count Cost of War
Shipping

As Ukraine Evacuates Trapped Seafarers, Foreign Mariners Count Cost of War

By Jonathan Saul and Ruma Paul LONDON/DHAKA, March 7 (Reuters) – Bangladeshi seafarer Asiful Islam recalls the moment when a missile struck his cargo

March 7, 2022
Total Views: 2177

Labor Shortages at Sea and on Land as Ukraine Invasion Ripples Spread
Shipping

Labor Shortages at Sea and on Land as Ukraine Invasion Ripples Spread

By Alex Whiteman (The Loadstar) – Putin’s war against Ukraine will exacerbate the logistics sector’s labour shortage, as sanctions impede

March 7, 2022
Total Views: 1397

Sunday, March 6, 2022
Odessa Port Defense Look-ouy
Navy

The Maritime Blockade Of Ukraine Is Working

By Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) In the early days of the war, the rapid intermodal supply of materials via roads, rail, and airports is important for winning

March 6, 2022
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Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group NATO
Navy

Here’s Why Navy Aircraft Carriers Can’t Help Ukraine

While most of the world is concerned with keeping Russian fighter jets out of NATO airspace, Russian warships have already incurred on NATO territorial waters.

March 6, 2022
Total Views: 72807

UK Turns Away Ukraine Refugees At Port Of Calais
Ports

UK Turns Away Ukraine Refugees At Port Of Calais

by Sudip Kar-Gupta (Reuters) French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin urged Britain on Sunday to do more to help Ukrainian refugees stuck in the

March 6, 2022
Total Views: 6350

Saturday, March 5, 2022
U.K. Union Refuses to Handle Incoming Russian Oil
News

U.K. Union Refuses to Handle Incoming Russian Oil

By Archie Hunter, Rachel Graham and Jack Wittels Mar 5, 2022 (Bloomberg) –A British labor union instructed workers at the Stanlow oil refinery not

March 5, 2022
Total Views: 3420

Friday, March 4, 2022
Mega Container-ship CMA CGM Louis Bleriot
Shipping

CMA CGM Cautions On Sanctions And War Fallout

by Gus Trompiz (Reuters) CMA CGM on Friday said intense shipping demand that swelled its earnings last year was continuing in early 2022 but the war in

March 4, 2022
Total Views: 7258

Indian seafarers ship bridge
Blog

The Ukraine Effect – How Will The West Man Their Ships?

With the Jones Act under fresh critisism and large seafarer nations like Indian refusing to condem Russia‘s invasion of Ukrain… Is the new

March 4, 2022
Total Views: 6070

seafarer on deck with a mask
Maritime Security Incidents

Over 1,000 Mariners Are Stranded Near Ukraine

By Ann Koh and Kevin Varley (Bloomberg) About 140 ships have been trapped off the coast of Ukraine, putting more than a thousand seafarers in harm’s way.

March 4, 2022
Total Views: 3436

Thursday, March 3, 2022
vlcc tanker u-turn
Shipping

Russian Oil Tankers Rerouting from Canadian Destinations

By Marianna Parraga and Laura Sanicola HOUSTON, March 3 (Reuters) – Two oil tankers owned and managed by Russia’s largest maritime and

March 3, 2022
Total Views: 4884

imo headquarters
Shipping

Countries Seek IMO Meeting On Shipping Dangers After Ukraine Invasion

LONDON/ATHENS, March 3 (Reuters) – Over 15 countries have called for a special meeting with the UN’s shipping agency to discuss

March 3, 2022
Total Views: 1239

Russian minesweeper
Navy

NATO MEMBER OWNED SHIP SINKS OFF ODESA – Russia Used Civilian Ship As A Human Shield

UPDATE: “The Estonian-owned cargo ship Helt SUNK on Thursday off the Ukrainian port of Odesa after an explosion,” Igor Ilves, managing

March 3, 2022
Total Views: 27912

Russian Navy Fleet Anchored
Navy

Russian Navy Fleet Nears Port Of Odesa

By Marc Champion (Bloomberg) With a naval fleet reported near the Ukrainian city of Odesa and the city of Kherson taken, it’s increasingly clear that

March 3, 2022
Total Views: 6676

Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Bangladeshi Ship Hit By Missile at Ukrainian Port -Reports
Shipping

Bangladeshi Ship Hit By Missile at Ukrainian Port -Reports

A Bangladeshi ship anchored at the northern Black Sea port of Olvia in Ukraine has reportedly been hit by a missile, killing one crew member. Footage of the

March 2, 2022
Total Views: 18580

Ship Mine Underwater
Navy

Russia May Have Mined Ukrainian Waters Says NATO

by John Konrad (gCaptain) NATO’s Allied Maritime Command today said there is a high risk of collateral damage on civilian shipping in the northwestern

March 2, 2022
Total Views: 5061

Stock photo shows an oil tanker at a terminal
Shipping

Commodities Jump as Russia Sanctions Bite

By Pratima Desai LONDON, March 2 (Reuters) – Oil prices jumped to near eight-year highs and wheat to 14-year peaks, while aluminum, Dutch gas

March 2, 2022
Total Views: 1265

Northern Black Sea Is Now A ‘Warlike Area’ As Navy Fails To Protect Shipping In NATO Waters
Navy

Northern Black Sea Is Now A ‘Warlike Area’ As Navy Fails To Protect Shipping In NATO Waters

by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) While the US Navy and large NATO powers remain notably absent from the Black Sea few assets are available in the region to

March 2, 2022
Total Views: 11050