shadow fleet

Russia is massively misleading maritime services: oil export volumes are being underestimated by millions of tons every month
Russia is using electronic warfare to conceal the real routes of tankers and the volume of oil exports, experts warn.

Russian ship for the first time openly escorted “shadow fleet” tankers through the English Channel
The Russian Navy has been deployed to protect sanctions-busting vessels, with experts viewing this as a test of the West’s response.

Danish pilots help Russian tankers pass through straits between the North and Baltic Seas
Employees of the Danish state pilotage service DanPilot are helping Russian tankers pass through the straits between the North and Baltic Seas.

Baltic and North Seas: Europe prepares response to Russian “shadow fleet” maneuvers
EU countries and partners plan joint actions to counter sanctions circumvention schemes and strengthen control at sea.

New Zealand imposes sanctions against Russia’s shadow fleet: 27 vessels hit
Wellington has increased pressure on Russian oil logistics and its international allies by introducing a new package of restrictions.

Poland promises tough measures against Russia’s “shadow fleet” during its presidency of the Council of the EU
Warsaw said that countering Russian vessels that help circumvent sanctions is one of the key priorities of the Polish presidency of the EU.

Australia for the first time banned “shadow fleet” ships from entering its ports
Australia has imposed sanctions against vessels belonging to the Russian so-called shadow fleet for the first time.

Canada imposes sanctions on over 200 “shadow fleet” vessels
Canada has added 201 vessels to the sanctions list, as well as 77 individuals and 39 legal entities.

“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.

A tanker belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet is on fire near the Strait of Hormuz (video)
Two oil tankers collided near the UAE. One of them is a tanker from Russia’s “shadow fleet.”