AROYAT

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Two more Russian blockade breakers

Two cargo ships, the 'Resilient Africa' (IMO: 9257204), en route from Constanta, and the bulk carrier 'Aroyat', coming from Istanbul entered Ukrainian waters on Sep 16, 2023, breaking the Russian blockade to Ukrainian ports. She moored at the northern anchorage of Chornomorsk on Sep 18 at 3 a.m. in pos. 46° 18.95' N 030° 40.39' E. The 'Aroyat' berthed in Chornomorsk on Sep 16 at 5.10 p.m. UTC. Both ships are to be loaded with grain and have crews including citizens of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Egypt and Ukraine on board and are operated by Turkish companies.

Bulk carrier boarded by perpetrators

The 'Machitis' was boarded by seven robbers armed with a gun and knives, while being moored in position 09 18 02N, 013 49 31W at the Conakry anchorage on July 8, 2021, at 03.30 a.m. The perpatrators stole personal belongings of the crew and escaped. The Conakry Port Control was notified. All crew members were reported safe.