Black Sea security fears drive vessel queue at Sulina as crews seek shelter from escalating attacks
- At least 67 vessels have been waiting off Sulina for two days or more, according to Lloyd’s List Intelligence data
- Operators are delaying entry into Ukrainian ports to reduce exposure to Russian drone and missile attacks
- Congestion is being compounded by Danube port disruptions, lower handling capacity and low river water levels
A growing number of ships are waiting off Romania’s Sulina anchorage before entering Ukrainian waters, as heightened Russian attacks, port congestion and Danube bottlenecks prompt operators to minimise time spent in the Black Sea
