Sanctions
US imposes sanctions on Chinese refinery and 40 shipping companies for buying Iranian oil
The restrictions are part of a broader Washington strategy aimed at increasing pressure on Iran’s energy sector and limiting its oil export revenues.
EU bans imports of Russian LNG from today
The decision is aimed at further reducing energy dependence on Russia and increasing sanctions pressure on its energy sector.
Ukraine will insist on the implementation of a complete ban on sea exports of Russian oil
Ukraine will insist that the 21st EU sanctions package against Russia include a complete ban on sea exports of Russian oil.
The EU adopted the 20th package of sanctions against Russia: the “shadow fleet” and the financial sector were subject to restrictions
The new EU sanctions package includes restrictions against dozens of companies, banks and vessels, and also lays the foundation for a future ban on maritime transportation of Russian oil.
Russian ship with stolen Ukrainian grain unloaded in Turkey
The bulk carrier Irtysh (IMO: 9664976) arrived at the port of Samsun (Turkey) to unload 33,000 tons of stolen wheat.
Russian tankers under sanctions use fake insurance
The sanctioned tanker Paz received an insurance certificate from the German company Seaguard P&I, which does not actually exist. This was reported by Bloomberg, citing data from the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine. The Paz vessel, which is under sanctions by the US, UK and EU, used documents from a company allegedly registered in Pinneburg,…
Vessel carrying first cargo of sanctioned Russian LNG this year heads to India
India will soon receive its first shipment of sanctioned Russian liquefied natural gas this year.
Ukraine again called on IMO to strengthen control over vessels working for the benefit of the Russian Federation
Ukraine and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) discussed the issue of countering the “shadow fleet” and strengthening the security of international shipping.
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.
Syria has become a leader in accepting stolen Ukrainian grain
The Syrian ports of Tartus and Latakia continue to receive Russian vessels involved in the theft of grain from the Ukrainian TOT.
