Abroad
Russian bulk carrier likely unloaded at Israeli port
The bulk carrier “Abinsk”, which was transporting over 43 thousand tons of wheat from the occupied territories of Ukraine, left the port and indicates the status “in ballast”.
The US has reinstated full sanctions against Russian offshore oil
The Donald Trump administration did not extend the exemption that allowed trade in already loaded Russian oil.
Kallas called for the creation of an international coalition for maritime security
According to her, maritime security is directly related to the protection of global logistics routes, energy supplies and economic stability.
Sweden releases ship detained on its way from Russia for environmental crime
Sweden has released a ship that was detained for dumping coal residues into the sea. The captain of the bulk carrier has been fined.
Russia and Iran have intensified traffic through the Caspian Sea – they are probably transferring weapons
Russia and Iran have intensified traffic through the Caspian Sea, taking advantage of the truce with the United States — they are probably transferring weapons.
Iran allows Russian-flagged tanker through Strait of Hormuz for first time
A Russian-flagged tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz to the Persian Gulf.
Easing US sanctions did not help Russia increase seaborne oil shipments
The key limiting factor was disruptions in port infrastructure, primarily in Primorsk and Ust-Luga.
Russian submarines conducted secret operation in the Atlantic near Britain
The UK is seeing increased Russian activity in the North Atlantic.
France to double fines for tankers of Russian “shadow fleet”
France will increase penalties against Russia’s “shadow fleet” and other vessels flying foreign flags.
Russian warships begin escorting “shadow fleet” tankers through the English Channel
Russian warships have begun escorting sanctioned tankers as they pass through the English Channel.
