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

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

• 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

Communications received from Member States and Associate Members

(as at 28 March)  Communications from Member States and Associate Members are available on IMODOCS and are available publicly here. 

IMO has received, and circulated, communications from Member states and Associate Members.

Communications from the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

• Circular Letter No.4537 (21 March 2022) - Use of NAVTEX messages

Communications from the Government of the Russian Federation 

• Circular Letter No.4543 (28 March 2022) - Humanitarian maritime corridor
• Circular Letter No.4535 (15 March 2022) - Communication from the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation containing up-to-date information on operation of the Russian seaports  

Communications from the Government of Ukraine 

• Circular Letter No.4544 (31 March 2022) - Activities of the Russian Federation’s Navy in the Black Sea 
• Circular Letter No.4536 (18 March 2022) - Advice and guidance on fair treatment on seafarers
• Circular Letter No.4534 (14 March 2022) - Guidelines for laying-up of vessels
• Circular Letter No.4532 (14 March 2022) - Recommendations for minimal safe manning / crew to leave vessels
• Circular Letter No.4527 (8 March 2022) - Communication on behalf of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine 
• Circular Letter No.4526 (8 March 2022) - Communication regarding SAR vessel "Sapphiгe"
• Circular Letter No.4525 (7 March 2022) - Urgent measures to enhance safety and security of merchant shipping
• Circular Letter No.4523 (3 March 2022) - Communication on behalf of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine 
• Circular Letter No.4522 (2 March 2022) - Communication from the Government of Ukraine
• Circular Letter No.4521 (2 March 2022) -  Attendance of statutory suгveys
• Circular Letter No.4519 (1 March 2022) - Appeals to IMO Member States, shipowners and ship managers
• Circular Letter No.4518 (24 February 2022) - Communication from the Government of Ukraine
• Circular Letter No.4517 (24 February 2022) - Communication from the Government of Ukraine