Russia

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.

The President of Ukraine has signed a decree on the introduction of sanctions against companies that service the Russian tanker fleet and transport oil.

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

The expected measures include a ban on any maritime services that facilitate the operation of vessels under false flags.

The Russian oil export system is still adapting, including through the “shadow fleet” and opaque routes.

The total volume of Russian oil in floating storage is estimated at about 140 million barrels.

France has taken into custody the captain of the detained tanker Grinch, which is part of the so-called “shadow fleet” of Russia.

Russia has introduced an export quota for wheat since February 15, which may temporarily shift operational purchases to Ukrainian grain.

Shortly after the court’s announcement was published, the Russians deleted the press release.

The captain of the vessel, which Finland detained due to damage to the submarine cable, is involved in the supply of weapons from Iran to Russia.