Estonia

Estonia may block new EU sanctions package if it does not include restrictions on Russian oil shipments
Estonia has said it may block the 18th EU sanctions package if it does not include new restrictions on oil shipments from Russia.

Estonia cannot block Russian tankers, but is checking the “shadow fleet,” Estonian Foreign Ministry says
The head of the Estonian Foreign Ministry explained that his country cannot block Russian tankers passing through the Baltic Sea.

Ships, ports, IT solutions and mine clearance: what the Maritime Recovery Plan envisages
The Ukrainian-Estonian recovery plan provides for raising funds to restore the main areas of the domestic maritime industry.

“Shadow Fleet” Tanker Passed Through Estonian Waters at Night to Avoid Detention
The oil tanker Marathon from the Russian “shadow fleet” tried to pass unnoticed in the exclusive economic zone of Estonia.

Ukraine studies European practices of port digitalization
An official delegation of Ukraine, led by Deputy Head of the Ministry of Development and Trade Andriy Bratus, visited Estonia on a working visit.

Ukraine and Estonia have agreed to cooperate on IT solutions for the maritime sector
The Shipping Administration and the Estonian Center for International Development (ESTDEV) have signed a memorandum of cooperation.

Russia begins naval escort of shadow fleet tankers
After Russia promised to take measures to protect its ships, it began escorting tankers from its “shadow fleet” in the Gulf of Finland.

Russians stole Estonia’s buoy in the Baltic Sea, TalTech scientists say
Estonian scientists say Russian Navy has stolen a wave-measuring buoy in the Baltic Sea.

Estonia changes ship route due to tanker detention by Russia
After Russia detained a tanker from Estonia in its waters, the country will redirect ships to another route.

The incident with the fighter jet will not affect Estonia’s plans to counter the Russian “shadow fleet”
Estonia has said it will continue to inspect Russian “shadow fleet” vessels, despite the recent incident with a Russian fighter jet violating Estonian airspace.