Abroad

The Indian Coast Guard has seized three “shadow fleet” vessels on suspicion of being involved in oil smuggling.

London is considering military options to intercept “shadow fleet” vessels as the Kremlin’s revenues fall and sanctions pressure mounts.

Discussions with the G7 countries on maritime sanctions have been ongoing all week, and have caused a delay in the announcement of the 20th package of EU sanctions against Russia.

Singapore is calling for international cooperation to combat the activities of so-called shadow fleet vessels.

Singapore is calling for international cooperation to combat the activities of so-called shadow fleet vessels.

The number of tanker trips from the ports of the Baltic Sea with Russian crude oil in January 2026 increased to 106.

Poland has called on Norway to play a greater role in deterring Russia’s “shadow fleet.” This was stated at a press conference by Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, Ukrinform reports. During the event, the foreign ministers of Poland and Norway expressed support for warring Ukraine, stressed the importance of combating the Russian “shadow fleet” and the threats…

Last year, his container ship collided with a tanker off the east coast of Great Britain. The accident killed 38-year-old Filipino Mark Pernia.

In the US, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a bipartisan bill that should introduce tougher liability for sanctioned vessels carrying Russian oil.

The statement was made public on February 1 after the new price ceiling for Russian oil of $44.10/barrel came into effect.