Abroad
North Korea is buying tankers to avoid restrictions on fuel imports
North Korea has been accused of “significantly violating” restrictions on annual fuel imports. The UN found that the country accelerated the acquisition of vessels for its transportation.
Russian tankers with diesel fuel change destinations en route
Russian vessels carrying diesel fuel change destinations en route.
Cargo turnover of Russian ports increased by almost 12%
During January-April, cargo turnover of Russian seaports increased by almost 12%.
Turkey doubled Rosneft imports
In the first half of May, Turkey doubled its imports of Russian Urals oil compared to the same period in April.
Rosneft sea exports fell by another 5%
Russian sea exports of oil products fell by 5% in April compared to the previous month.
Russia wants to create a container connection with Iran
In Russia, they started building vessels for container service with Iran.
A Russian oligarch is suing the British government over the confiscation of his superyacht
Russian oligarch Sergei Naumenko is suing the UK government over the confiscation of his £38million superyacht Phi.
EU countries support sanctions against the “shadow fleet” that transports oil from the Russian Federation
EU countries support sanctions against the “shadow fleet” that transports Russian oil.
The USA has confirmed the fact of Russia’s purchase of weapons in South Africa
A Russian ship loaded weapons in the port of the Republic of South Africa (South Africa).
The Russian smuggler captain was released on bail
The captain of the tanker, detained by the Albanian authorities for smuggling Rosneft, was released on bail.
