shadow fleet
Indian Register of Ships Decertifies 235 Shadow Fleet Tankers
Without certification, vessels cannot obtain insurance and access to ports — the total tonnage of the vessels removed is about 13 million gross tons.
Ukraine attacked a tanker of the Russian “shadow fleet” in the Black Sea
Ukraine hit the tanker of the Russian “shadow fleet” WEST Horizon in the Black Sea. The damage to the ship’s propeller and steering group has been confirmed.
Among the crews of the Russian “shadow fleet” ships are mercenaries who fought against Ukraine
Some of the Russian mercenaries who accompanied the tankers of the Russian “shadow fleet” fought against Ukraine.
EU to impose sanctions against vessels that aid Russia’s shadow fleet for first time
The European Commission has proposed the 21st package of sanctions against Russia, which for the first time targets vessels that aid the “shadow fleet.”
Sybiha discussed Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports with IMO Secretary General
Sybiha called for the use of IMO mechanisms against the “shadow fleet”, fraudulent registration of ships and illegal access to closed Ukrainian ports.
Captain of shadowy tanker Tagor arrested in France — Russia demands his release
The captain faces up to a year in prison and a fine of €150,000, and the vessel may be subject to confiscation.
EU plans to include Lukoil and Rosneft in 21st sanctions package
Along with the oil giants, new “shadow fleet” vessels and their insurers may be subject to restrictions.
Detained tanker of the Russian “shadow fleet” delivered to the shores of France
A ship suspected of flying a false Cameroonian flag has been escorted to Finistère.
More than half of the tankers in the “shadow fleet” pose an environmental threat, — FT
The industry is warning of the risk of a massive oil spill, comparable to the largest maritime disasters in history.
France and the UK detained a shadowy tanker leaving Murmansk
For France, this is the fourth operation to seize vessels of the Russian “shadow fleet” since October 2025.
