Stationary time emerges as the greatest observed exposure near eastern Black Sea terminals
27 Jul 2026
The greatest observed exposure in the Black Sea record was time spent stationary near eastern loading terminals — not distance from port.
Situation
The highest concentration of casualties occurred around eastern loading terminals, their approaches and anchorages. Six casualties were recorded in the north-eastern terminal cluster, including four within approximately two kilometres of one another.
What has changed
Time spent stationary — at anchor, drifting or alongside — emerged as the strongest observed exposure indicator, more so than distance from port.
Operational relevance
Loading delays, terminal suspensions and waiting at anchor can increase the time a vessel spends static and predictable inside the highest-exposure area identified in the casualty record.
Trident assessment
Within the observed dataset, stationary time around eastern terminal approaches is a more meaningful exposure indicator than distance from port alone.
What to watch
Loading delays or terminal suspensions that increase stationary time in the eastern terminal approaches.
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