Replica of Peter the Great flagship caught in sanctions web and fighting for European port entry

29/11/2024

The sailing ship Shtandart has been caught up in European Union sanctions imposed following the invasion of Ukraine despite working for the last 15 years in countries of the bloc, said its captain, Vladimir Martus.

The shipowner, master and manager sought a fast-track decision from the Court of Justice of the European Union to try to have the port ban lifted.

The decision was opposed by the European Council and rejected by the court this week. 

Martus is now hoping that a full ruling in the coming months will reverse a decision and allow the ship to call into EU ports.

“We hope to survive until the court decision”

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