Ukrainian Maritime Bar Association In a letter dated February 26, 2022, the Ukrainian Maritime Bar Association (UMBA) called on the Comité Maritime International and Presidents of National Maritime Law Associations to support Ukraine by taking the below actions: QUOTE 1. Close the seaports to all without exceptions vessels and ships under the Russian flag. This is to show disagreement with years-long and current blockage of all seaports of Ukraine, as well as the invasio

With the pandemic winding down, there is more activity on the water, with less experienced boaters. Extra caution is required.