The current situation in Ukraine is fast moving. Dangerous sea areas and changes in the operational status of ports may occur at any time. Updates received from correspondents are published below. You are strongly advised to contact local agents for the latest advice should you have a vessel trading to Ukraine.

The sanctions situation is expected to develop rapidly. A whole range of onerous sanctions against Russian entities has been reported as being in preparation. Our team will report on new sanctions as they are rolled out. Please contact a member of the Sanctions Advice Team for guidance,