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Second attempt to tow Russian LNG tanker off Libyan coast fails
Another attempt to tow the stricken Russian gas tanker Arctic Metagaz in the Mediterranean Sea has failed.
The EU adopted the 20th package of sanctions against Russia: the “shadow fleet” and the financial sector were subject to restrictions
The new EU sanctions package includes restrictions against dozens of companies, banks and vessels, and also lays the foundation for a future ban on maritime transportation of Russian oil.
Smoke from the fire at the Tuapse Oil Refinery stretched for more than 300 km
The fire at the Tuapse refinery has been going on for several days, and the plume of smoke from burning oil tanks has already reached the Stavropol Territory.
“Shadow Fleet” Tanker Escapes Norwegian Coast Guard
The suspected sanctions-violating vessel turned off its AIS, ignored inspection requests and left Norway’s economic zone, heading towards Russian waters.
Ukrainian naval drones can join the defense of the Strait of Hormuz, — Zelenskyy
Ukraine is considering the possibility of joining international efforts to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Britain does not detain Russian “shadow fleet” tankers because it fears the costs of maintaining them, — media
The UK has not detained any of the Russian “shadow fleet” ships, fearing the high costs of maintaining them.
Russian ship with stolen Ukrainian grain unloaded in Turkey
The bulk carrier Irtysh (IMO: 9664976) arrived at the port of Samsun (Turkey) to unload 33,000 tons of stolen wheat.
Tuapse port under attack again: after explosions, a fire broke out at the refinery
As a result of the strikes, numerous fire sources were recorded, probably on oil tanks.
Drones attacked the Yeisk port in Russia
On the night of April 19, explosions were heard in the Krasnodar Territory of the Russian Federation – an attack on the port of Yeisk was reported.
Russian tankers under sanctions use fake insurance
The sanctioned tanker Paz received an insurance certificate from the German company Seaguard P&I, which does not actually exist. This was reported by Bloomberg, citing data from the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine. The Paz vessel, which is under sanctions by the US, UK and EU, used documents from a company allegedly registered in Pinneburg,…
