Black Sea attacks intensify as seafarer deaths exceed Hormuz toll　黒海、商船攻撃激化で船員の犠牲がホルムズ海峡上回る

Ambrey analysis shows attacks spreading to waters off NATO members, disrupting war-risk insurance and grain shipments

アンブリー分析、NATO加盟国沖にも攻撃拡大、戦争保険と穀物輸送に打撃

Attacks on merchant vessels in the Black Sea are intensifying as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues. According to international media reports citing analysis by maritime security company Ambrey and other sources, more than 570 vessels have been struck in the Black Sea in 2026, with at least 40 seafarers reported killed.

■ The full article covers the following developments (approximately 2,000 Japanese characters)

→ Attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea have surged, with seafarer fatalities exceeding those in the Strait of Hormuz. What is happening to the safety of this vital shipping route?

→ The conflict has spread to waters off Romania and Bulgaria, both NATO members. Nine merchant vessels were attacked in October alone.

→ Ships’ bridges and crew accommodation areas are also being targeted. How far will drone attacks that threaten seafarers’ lives spread?

→ War-risk insurance rates have risen to double-digit percentages. Shipowners face difficult deployment decisions amid mounting dangers and insurance costs.

→ Vessels have faced delays of up to 17 days at a key grain shipping hub. Disruption in the Black Sea is affecting global food supplies and shipping markets.

Photo courtesy of Ambrey, iStock

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黒海、商船攻撃激化で船員の犠牲がホルムズ海峡上回る

アンブリー分析、NATO加盟国沖にも攻撃拡大、戦争保険と穀物輸送に打撃

　ロシアとウクライナの戦争が続く黒海で、商船に対する攻撃が激化している。海事セキュリティー会社アンブリー（Ambrey）の分析などを引用した海外報道によると、2026年に黒海で攻撃を受けた船舶は570隻を超え、船員の死亡者は少なくとも40人に達したとされる。

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→ 黒海で商船への攻撃が急増、船員の犠牲はホルムズ海峡を上回る。航路の安全に何が起きているのか。

→ NATO加盟国のルーマニア、ブルガリア沖にも戦火が拡大。10月だけで商船9隻が攻撃を受けた。

→ 船橋や居住区も攻撃対象に。船員の命を脅かすドローン攻撃は、どこまで拡大するのか。

→ 戦争保険料率は2桁に上昇。船主は高まる危険と保険負担の中で、難しい配船判断を迫られる。

→ 穀物輸送の要衝で最大17日間の滞船。黒海の混乱が世界の食料供給と海運市場に波及する。

Photo courtesy of Ambrey, iStock

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