Insurers withdraw cover for risks tied to Ukrainian port calls, maritime risk firm says
Maritime security firm Ambrey reports insurers are pulling back from covering certain risks linked to vessel calls at Ukrainian ports amid elevated Black Sea threat levels.
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Insurers have stopped covering certain risks associated with vessel calls at Ukrainian ports, according to maritime security firm Ambrey. The firm said navigation threat levels in the Black Sea have risen as a result of the ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine and related retaliatory actions by both sides.
The withdrawal of coverage reflects the heightened risk assessment maritime insurers are applying to Black Sea shipping routes, particularly those involving Ukrainian ports, as the conflict continues to affect commercial navigation in the region.
Impact on shipping
Reduced insurance availability can complicate vessel operators' ability to call at affected ports, potentially raising costs or limiting options for shippers seeking to move cargo through the Black Sea. Ambrey's assessment points to an increasingly cautious stance among underwriters as the security situation in the region evolves.
The report did not specify which insurers have withdrawn coverage or provide further detail on the scope of the affected risks.
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