shadow fleet

Great Britain plans to stop “shadow fleet” tankers

Ministers believe the UK can legally intercept Shadow Fleet tankers.

13.01.2026 - 15:03
The Delta Harmony tanker from the “shadow fleet” was spotted near Novorossiysk

The sanctioned vessel was probably recently attacked by naval drones.

13.01.2026 - 10:21
Sybiha: US arrest of tanker “Olina” is a strong signal to violators

Washington’s successive steps demonstrate strength and send the right signal to those trying to circumvent sanctions.

10.01.2026 - 12:27
How to check if a ship is under sanctions: instructions for sailors

The Ukrainian Maritime Trade Union told sailors how to check whether the vessel on which they have been offered a job is on the sanctions lists.

9.01.2026 - 17:25
Russians use ‘shadow fleet’ to smuggle weapons out of occupied Crimea

Russian officers and “Kadyrov’s men” organized arms smuggling through occupied Crimea using “shadow fleet” ships.

9.01.2026 - 16:42
US prepares to indict crew of shadowy tanker «Bella 1»

Crew members of the Russian-flagged “shadow fleet” tanker may be extradited to the United States.

8.01.2026 - 11:08
Another shadowy tanker raises Russian flag near Venezuela

This is the second case in a short time among the vessels of the “shadow fleet” after the story with Bella 1 / Marinera.

5.01.2026 - 11:36
“Qendil” tanker hit by SBU drones runs aground near Turkey (video)

The “Qendil” tanker, part of the so-called “shadow fleet” and which was hit by naval drones in December 2025, ran aground in the Aegean Sea.

5.01.2026 - 11:06
Russia has stopped provocations in the Baltic Sea for the safety of the “shadow fleet”, – Estonian intelligence

Estonian intelligence believes that Russia has stopped provocations against NATO countries in the Baltic Sea after the Alliance’s retaliatory actions.

31.12.2025 - 10:21
The SBU attacked a tanker of the Russian “shadow fleet” for the first time in the neutral waters of the Mediterranean Sea (video)

In the neutral waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the SBU’s Alpha hit a tanker of the Russian “shadow fleet” with aerial drones.

19.12.2025 - 13:17