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Russia transfers frigate crew to tugboat in Mediterranean Sea (photo)
An unusual crew transfer operation may indicate a new strategy for the Russian fleet to adapt to limited resources.
It became known which shipping companies were most affected by Trump’s tariffs
The trade conflict between the US and China has led to significant losses among container lines, especially in the trans-Pacific region.
Estonia allows military to sink suspicious vessels
The President of Estonia has approved relevant amendments to the laws on the organization of the country’s Defense Forces, which allow the military to sink suspicious vessels.
Disappeared from radar for a month: Chinese tanker transporting Russian oil from the port of Ust-Luga
The sanctioned tanker Leona (IMO: 9299721) is transporting 100 thousand tons of Russian oil to China.
Russia increasingly uses Western ships due to falling oil prices
Russia is increasingly transporting oil by Western tankers as oil prices have fallen below the G7 price ceiling.
About 40 violations found on detained Russian “shadow fleet” tanker
Estonian transport authorities have found about 40 violations on the Kiwala tanker, which has been detained in the Gulf of Finland without a flag of any country.
Estonian businessmen completely bought out the port from the Russians
A major Estonian businessman, Tiit Vähi, and a number of Estonian shareholders have completely bought out the port of Sillamäe from its Russian partners.
Estonian Navy Detains Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker with Chinese Captain
Estonia has detained the oil tanker Kiwala. The vessel is currently east of Aegna Island, with two warships nearby.
South Korea imposes sanctions on ship carrying ore from North Korea and Russian company
The South Korean government has imposed sanctions on a non-flagged vessel that was detained for illegally transporting iron ore produced in North Korea.
The US proposes to confiscate oil from tankers of Russia’s “shadow fleet”
The bill proposes to seize oil from tankers of the Russian “shadow fleet” and to create a fund to enforce sanctions.
