Search for ships currently entered in the London P&I Club by their name or I M O number Search Search for correspondents in our global network by country/area or port/city Search Ukraine – Port Situation and Sanctions 7 March 2014 Port Situation As Members will be aware, following the movement of Russian troops into Ukraine and into the Crimean region, there have been political demonstrations and violence in some limited areas. Most ports in Ukraine are reported to be functioning as normal but the local correspondent recommends that foreign crew members keep away from areas where any demonstrations are taking place, with the exception of the small port of Kherson where crew should refrain from coming ashore. The update from Dias Maine Consulting, Odessa, on this dated 4 March can be accessed here . Members whose vessels are due to load cargoes from Kerch and Theodosia, Crimea, however, should be aware that customs/local authorities may deny Ukrainian cargoes customs clearance and may prevent and/or cause delays to loading. The latest report from Dias Maine Consulting, Odessa, dated 7 March can be accessed here . Sanctions In response to the situation in Ukraine, the EU and the US have now introduced limited sanctions as follows: The EU has issued Decision 2014/119/CFSP and  Council Regulation No. 208/2014 which relate to the freezing of funds and economic resources of designated persons identified as responsible for misappropriation of Ukrainian state funds and violence. In the US, the President has signed a new  Executive Order imposing sanctions against any individual or entity responsible for or complicit in actions that undermine the democratic process or threaten the peace, security and stability of Ukraine. As with other activities that potentially involve sanctions, Members will need to exercise due diligence when dealing with any Ukrainian persons/entities. Back to News Alerts Home Knowledge News Alerts Ukraine – Port Situation and Sanctions