The first two ships to break through Russian blockade and call Ukrainian ports, left Ukraine after loading cargo of grain. Both safely navigated through risky waters declared by Russia as “closed”. RESILIENT AFRICA, destined for Israel, was already approaching Dardanelles as of morning Sep 23, while AROYAT though still in Black sea, seems to be safe, sailing near Bulgarian borders. AROYAT with 17600 tons of grain is destined for Egypt.
Three more bulk carriers challenged blockade and already reached Ukraine, they’re to load, in total, some 130,000 tons of grain and ore. In this case, i
Polish bulk carrier AZARA docked at Yuzniy port, Ukraine, in the evening Sep 22, also Chinese bulk carrier YING HAO 01. Bulk carrier ENEIDA arrived at Chornomorsk in the evening Sep 22 and already entered harbor, but for reason unknown, turned back, and sailed offshore, AIS went off at night Sep 22, ship’s present position unknown.
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