The strike is the latest action by workers in an array of industries calling for higher pay amid sky-high inflation.
The Brave Commander was due to bring food aid to Ethiopia as part of efforts to help countries at risk of famine.
The UN and Turkey brokered a deal to unblock Ukraine’s ports last month after UN warnings of famine.
Ships are loaded and ready to depart Odesa as Moscow and Kyiv trade blame for an attack that killed Ukrainian POWs.
Proposed rules would force more ships to slow down off US east coast to avoid striking North Atlantic right whales.
Exports will resume from Chornomorsk port first, followed by ports of Odesa and Pivdeny, government officials say.
Russian forces abandon the strategic Black Sea islet – a major victory for Ukraine that could also enable grain exports.
Millions of tonnes of grain are currently stuck in Ukrainian ports either blockaded or occupied by Russian forces.
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Ukraine races against time to export its grain through Romania before the new harvest begins.
The reported move comes after the ship was impounded in April, Athens linked the seizure to EU sanctions on Russia.
Transport ship was carrying 15,800 sheep, about 6,000 more than it was able to hold, when it went down.
Tehran’s remarks come after a Greek court ruling quashed an original decision to confiscate the Iranian oil cargo.
Ukraine officials accuse Russia of stealing ‘several hundred thousand tonnes’ in areas under Russian occupation.
Tehran has demanded the immediate release of the Pegas, an Iranian-flagged tanker being held in Greek waters.