Owners whose vessels entered Ukrainian ports for the last 9 years may have faced impressive penalties levied by the Customs Service of Ukraine for misdeclaration of ship’s stores. The most severe check of the ship’s stores is performed by the officers of Nikolayev Customs Service. When the latter come onboard, they usually compare the actual quantity of the fuel oil, diesel oil, paint, thinners, hardeners, etc. with the quantity of these stores declared by the Master before arrival or departure of the vessel. If the Customs officers find any discrepancies…
