Category: GEOPOLITICAL INSTABILITY

These messages give mariners information concerning possible risks
due to heightened geopolitical tensions. Common themes include prohibitions of sailors from one country calling at ports of another and internal strife that makes a country unsuitable for re-provisioning stops.
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Norwegian ban on Russian fishing vessels. Access in three ports only.
Norwegian govt limits Russian fishing vessel access to ports Baatsfjord, Kirkenes, Tromsoe. Ban on other ports from Oct 2022. Read more
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Norwegian government restricts Russian fishing vessel access to specific ports.
Norwegian govt restricts Russian fishing vessels to ports Baatsfjord, Kirkenes, Tromsoe. Access to other ports banned. #Norway #Russia #fishing Read more
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“Potential naval mine reported in Black Sea – navigate with caution”
Possible naval mine spotted in Black Sea at coordinates 45-12.483 N 029-45.017 E. Exercise caution while navigating in the area. #maritimesafety Read more
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“Warning: Public order disturbances in New Caledonia, avoid anchoring in waters”
Warning: Public order disturbances in New Caledonia, no refuelling. Maritime authorities advise against visiting. Emergency contact COS. Port of Noumea. Read more
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Norwegian ban on Russian fishing vessels in select ports.
Norwegian government restricts Russian fishing vessels to three ports on mainland from October 2022. Cancelling access to other ports soon. Read more
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ISPS security level changes in Norwegian ports; cancel previous message.
Norwegian ports security update: Level 1 in Hammerfest LNG, Level 2 in other ports. Ships must respond promptly. Cancel 171/23. Read more
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Possible naval mine near Black Sea, approach with caution.
Black Sea: Border Service of Ukraine reports possible naval mine drifting south-southwest towards Romanian waters. Exercise caution. #navigation #safety Read more
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Avoid New Caledonia due to public order disturbances. Contact authorities for emergency.
Warning: Due to public order disturbances in New Caledonia, yacht sailors are advised against calling at or anchoring in New Caledonian waters. In case of emergency, head for Noumea. Read more
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ISPS Security Level Change at Norwegian Ports – Update for Ships.
NAVAREA XIX 27/24: ISPS security level lowered to 1 in Hammerfest LNG Melkoya port. Other facilities remain at level 2. Ships must comply. NAVAREA XIX 171/23 cancelled. Read more
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Norwegian ban on Russian fishing vessels to 3 mainland ports.
New restrictions for Russian fishing vessels in Norway: access only to Batsfjord, Kirkenes, and Tromsoe from October 2022. Cancel NAVAREA XIX 134/23. Read more
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NAVAREA III 0053/24 BLACK SEA THE BORDER SERVICE OF UKRAIN
NAVAREA III 0053/24 BLACK SEA THE BORDER SERVICE OF UKRAIN REPORTS: Read more
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NAVAREA XIX 151/23 1.THE NORWEGIAN GOVERNMENT HAS DECIDED THAT RUSSIAN
NAVAREA XIX 151/23 1.THE NORWEGIAN GOVERNMENT HAS DECIDED THAT RUSSIAN FISHING Read more
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NAVAREA XIX 27/24 1.ISPS SECURITY INFOMATION NORWEGIAN PORTS FROM 181430
NAVAREA XIX 27/24 1.ISPS SECURITY INFOMATION NORWEGIAN PORTS FROM 181430 UTC Read more
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NAVAREA III 0053/24 BLACK SEA THE BORDER SERVICE OF UKRAIN
NAVAREA III 0053/24 BLACK SEA THE BORDER SERVICE OF UKRAIN REPORTS: Read more
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NAVAREA III 0053/24 BLACK SEA THE BORDER SERVICE OF UKRAIN
NAVAREA III 0053/24 BLACK SEA THE BORDER SERVICE OF UKRAIN REPORTS: Read more
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NAVAREA III 0053/24 BLACK SEA THE BORDER SERVICE OF UKRAIN
NAVAREA III 0053/24 BLACK SEA THE BORDER SERVICE OF UKRAIN REPORTS: Read more
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NAVAREA XIX 151/23 1.THE NORWEGIAN GOVERNMENT HAS DECIDED THAT RUSSIAN
NAVAREA XIX 151/23 1.THE NORWEGIAN GOVERNMENT HAS DECIDED THAT RUSSIAN FISHING Read more
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NAVAREA XIX 27/24 1.ISPS SECURITY INFOMATION NORWEGIAN PORTS FROM 181430
NAVAREA XIX 27/24 1.ISPS SECURITY INFOMATION NORWEGIAN PORTS FROM 181430 UTC Read more
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NAVAREA XIX 27/24 1.ISPS SECURITY INFOMATION NORWEGIAN PORTS FROM 181430
NAVAREA XIX 27/24 1.ISPS SECURITY INFOMATION NORWEGIAN PORTS FROM 181430 UTC Read more
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NAVAREA XIX 151/23 1.THE NORWEGIAN GOVERNMENT HAS DECIDED THAT RUSSIAN
NAVAREA XIX 151/23 1.THE NORWEGIAN GOVERNMENT HAS DECIDED THAT RUSSIAN FISHING Read more