Black Sea and Sea of Azov - Advice for IMO Member States, seafarers and shipping

IMO is issuing relevant circular letters (including CL series 4524) to provide guidance for Member States, seafarers, shipping companies and other stakeholders. 

• Circular Letter No.4611/Add.1 (30 August 2022) - Communication from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - Black Sea Grain Initiative - Procedures for Merchant Vessels (final version) 
  

• Circular Letter No.4611 (9 August 2022) - Communication from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - Black Sea Grain Initiative - Procedures for Merchant Vessels (Interim version - see updated Add.1 above) 

• Circular Letter No.4573 (24 May 2022) - Maritime security threat posed by free floating sea mines in the Black Sea Region

• Circular Letter No.4524/Add.3 (28 March 2022) - Armed conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine – Information Reporting Form for Stranded Ships and advice and updates related to maritime security in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov  

• Circular Letter No.4524/Add.2 (31 March 2022) - Ukraine crisis – Harmonization of PSC activities
  

• Circular Letter No.4524/Add.1 (14 March 2022) - Ukraine crisis – Security situation in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov 

• Circular Letter No.4524 (7 March 2022) - Ukraine crisis – UNHCR Position on Returns to Ukraine