From April 8, 2023, the European Union will ban ships certified by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping from entering its ports. The relevant restrictions were adopted in the latest package of sanctions.
The Department of Transport of Estonia writes about this.
All certificates issued by the Russian Maritime Register on behalf of an EU Member State before 7 October 2022 must be canceled and their validity suspended until 8 April 2023 by the relevant EU State.
In addition, if an EU member state has authorized the Russian registry to carry out checks and inspections, it must withdraw such permits by January 5, 2023.
- On October 6, the European Union approved the eighth package of sanctions against Russia. It includes a ban on the import of Russian products worth €7 billion and a cap on oil prices. The EU also expanded sanctions against individuals and Russian companies involved in illegal "referendums" on the territory of Ukraine.