shadow fleet
Sybiha discussed Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports with IMO Secretary General
Sybiha called for the use of IMO mechanisms against the “shadow fleet”, fraudulent registration of ships and illegal access to closed Ukrainian ports.
Captain of shadow tanker Tagor arrested in France — Russia demands his release
The captain faces up to a year in prison and a fine of €150,000, and the vessel may be subject to confiscation.
EU plans to include Lukoil and Rosneft in 21st sanctions package
Along with the oil giants, new “shadow fleet” vessels and their insurers may be subject to restrictions.
Detained tanker of the Russian “shadow fleet” delivered to the shores of France
A ship suspected of flying a false Cameroonian flag has been escorted to Finistère.
More than half of the tankers in the “shadow fleet” pose an environmental threat, — FT
The industry is warning of the risk of a massive oil spill, comparable to the largest maritime disasters in history.
France and the UK detained a shadowy tanker leaving Murmansk
For France, this is the fourth operation to seize vessels of the Russian “shadow fleet” since October 2025.
US sanctions pressure forced Russian tanker to abandon course to Cuba
The sanctioned tanker Universal, which was supposed to deliver about 242 thousand barrels of diesel fuel to Cuba, has abruptly changed course to the south after a month of drifting in the Atlantic.
Drones attacked three tankers of the Russian “shadow fleet” off the coast of Turkey
Drones attacked three tankers belonging to the Russian “shadow fleet” in the Black Sea, off the northern coast of Turkey.
The President’s office held a meeting with diplomats of partners on countering the Russian shadow fleet
The President’s Office presented the diplomats with a model for arresting vessels of the Russian Federation’s “shadow fleet.”
Romania and Bulgaria create hub to counter Russia’s shadow fleet in the Black Sea
The countries are developing the concept of a joint security hub in the Black Sea, in particular, for monitoring the routes of the shadow fleet and demining the water area.
