Irish ports to deny entry to Russian-registered vessels [View all]

The Department of Transport has issued a directive to all Irish ports and harbour masters to deny entry to Russian-registered vessels from next Sunday.

This means that all ships, yachts and recreational craft registered under the flag of Russia, and any such vessel that has changed the registration of the vessel from the flag of Russia to another state since 24 February, will be prohibited from docking at Irish ports.

Russia invaded its neighbour Ukraine on 24 February.

The announcement is actioning the recent EU decision to sanction Russian vessels and to restrict access to ports in European member states for those vessels.

https://www.rte.ie/news/2022/0411/1291724-russian-ship-ban/