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In a recent communication, Israel informed Ukraine that it was too late to intervene with the 'Abinsk', a ship accused of transporting stolen Ukrainian grain. The vessel had already departed from Haifa Port prior to the issue being raised. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar conveyed this message to his Ukrainian counterpart, stating that the 'Abinsk' could no longer be detained. The ship left Haifa on April 15 and was on a course to the Dardanelles, with an estimated time of arrival (ETA) on April 18. It has come to light that Israel had knowledge of the ship's intentions two weeks before its arrival in Haifa. This development follows Ukraine's allegations on April 14 that Israel allowed the Russian vessel, reportedly loaded with grain sourced from Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories, to dock. Ukraine had previously urged Israeli authorities to prevent the ship from docking, with Ukrainian Ambassador Yevgen Korniychuk actively raising concerns with Israeli officials. Additionally, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha sought direct discussions on the matter with Minister Sa’ar.

In a significant diplomatic move, Ukraine has urged Israel to take action against the freighter 'Abinsk', which is believed to be transporting wheat illicitly sourced from Ukrainian territories currently under Russian occupation. This appeal heightens the ongoing tensions surrounding allegations of wartime pillaging. The 'Abinsk' is reportedly carrying a massive 43,765.18 tonnes of wheat that is thought to have originated in regions of Ukraine occupied by Russia. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha raised this critical issue in direct talks with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, emphasizing that the vessel, which has recently docked at the Port of Haifa, plays a role in Russia’s extensive wartime agenda. Sybiha condemned the export of stolen agricultural goods as illegal and implored Israeli authorities to prevent any further shipment activities. This diplomatic request follows earlier efforts by Ukraine, including appeals from its ambassador in Israel and legal representatives in Kyiv, who have been urging Israeli officials to halt the operations of the vessel.

On April 14, 2024, Israel permitted the entry of the grain carrier 'Abinks' into the port of Haifa, delivering a substantial load of 43,765.18 tons of wheat sourced from the temporarily occupied regions of Ukraine. The vessel had been waiting for clearance since March 23, before finally receiving the green light to dock. The wheat was initially loaded at the anchorage of the port of Kavkaz after being transported from Ukrainian ports currently under occupation.

In a significant development, the bulk carrier Vantage Crest, constructed in 2006, was taken into custody late in the evening on Monday, October 24th, in Singapore. This incident marks another notable event in maritime operations within the busy port city, known for its rigorous enforcement of maritime law. The circumstances surrounding the arrest have not been fully disclosed, but it has raised questions and attention in the shipping community.