Priority Broadcast Alert – Europe and the Mediterranean

UPDATE01: Ukrainian authorities subsequently announced that a port worker had been killed during the attack. A fire also broke out near one of the port terminals, which was, at the time of writing, being brought under control. No damage to merchant vessels was reported.

Russian forces launched an unmanned aerial vehicle attack on the port of Izmail, Ukraine. As a result, damage was reportedly caused to port infrastructure, including buildings and equipment. Ambrey observed satellite imagery dated 10 July, which showed a number of merchant vessels alongside and at anchor in the Danube river. At the time of writing, no damage to merchant vessels or casualties had been reported.

ADVICE: Vessels conducting Black Sea port calls are advised to conduct comprehensive dynamic voyage threat assessments. The crew is advised to remain within the designated Safe Muster Point (SMP) during missile attacks on infrastructure. The SMP should be located above the waterline, amidships, and low-down in the superstructure.