shadow fleet

Captain of shadowy Russian-flagged tanker detained aboard US Coast Guard ship

The Marinera tanker is linked to Venezuela. After the blockade announced by the US, the vessel changed jurisdiction to Russian, trying to avoid detention.

28.01.2026 - 13:16
Spain rescues Russian tanker under sanctions after engine failure

The ship was drifting with a faulty engine in international waters off the Spanish coast.

28.01.2026 - 11:18
14 European countries have issued warnings for the “shadow fleet”

A group of 14 European countries has issued an open warning to tankers of the “shadow fleet” in the Baltic and North Seas.

27.01.2026 - 15:30
A “shadow fleet” tanker damaged by a drone attack was found in Istanbul

A tanker belonging to the Russian “shadow fleet” has been discovered in Istanbul, Turkey. The vessel was damaged by a drone attack.

26.01.2026 - 16:16
Dozens of sanctioned tankers pass through English Channel despite UK pledge to take action

Dozens of sanctioned tankers pass through English Channel despite UK pledge to take “strong” action. Dozens of oil tankers under UK sanctions have passed through the English Channel this month, the BBC has reported. The BBC reported that the UK government received legal assurances earlier this month that such vessels could be detained. However, 42…

23.01.2026 - 13:55
Zelenskyy urged Europe not to release detained tankers of the “shadow fleet”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on allies in Europe not to release detained tankers with Russian oil.

23.01.2026 - 12:30
New Greek tankers join Russia’s “shadow fleet” for the first time

Despite reputational risks and insurance restrictions, the profitability of the voyages was sufficient for two large Greek companies to take this step.

22.01.2026 - 11:10
Germany steps up action against Russia’s “shadow fleet” in its waters

Tanker vessels have been banned from passing through German territorial waters in the North and Baltic Seas.

16.01.2026 - 13:00
Britain may sell oil from Russia’s “shadow fleet” to finance Ukraine, media report

Britain is considering selling oil from Russian “shadow fleet” tankers to finance Ukraine.

14.01.2026 - 14:14
At least 20% of the “shadow fleet” vessels have stopped, — Zelenskyy

Thanks to pressure measures coordinated between Ukraine and other states, at least 20% of the “shadow fleet” vessels have been stopped.

14.01.2026 - 12:00