shadow fleet

Russian government officials are threatening the European Union with “fatal consequences” if the EU begins blocking Russian ships in its own waters.

Britain, the Nordics and the Baltics are considering a joint action plan to seize tankers belonging to the so-called “shadow fleet.”

More and more tankers involved in the transportation of sanctioned oil and subject to US sanctions are increasingly being scrapped.

The new sanctions apply to 91 ships that are part of the Russian Federation’s so-called “shadow fleet.”

Ukraine calls on partners to significantly strengthen sanctions against tankers of the Russian “shadow fleet”.

After the tightening of sanctions against stateless vessels, more and more tankers of the “shadow fleet” are being re-registered in Russia.

Athens and Valletta fear that replacing the “price ceiling” mechanism with a complete ban on maritime and insurance services could hit shipping.

Tankers carrying Russian oil are increasingly naming Singapore as their official destination, which does not import Russian oil.

The UK is planning to set up a headquarters to monitor and intercept Russian “shadow fleet” vessels.

The Indian Coast Guard has seized three “shadow fleet” vessels on suspicion of being involved in oil smuggling.