shadow fleet

New EU sanctions package will include captains of Russia’s “shadow fleet” — Vlasyuk
For the first time, specific individuals who control vessels that help circumvent oil sanctions will be included in the list of restrictions.

Russian warship ‘disguised’ while escorting shadow fleet tankers
A Russian warship disguised itself using a fake AIS while passing through the English Channel with two sanctioned tankers.

PACE demands stronger control of maritime transport to combat Russia’s shadow fleet
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe demands the introduction of additional control over maritime transport to combat the Russian “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.