Tankers

Russian tankers under sanctions have begun to be protected with nets from drones

Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea are increasingly being equipped with home-made protection against drones.

2.11.2026 - 13:33
Ukraine imposes sanctions against 39 more vessels of the Russian “shadow fleet”

The restrictions apply to vessels transporting Russian oil, petroleum products, and gas condensate to China, India, Turkey, and other countries.

31.10.2026 - 15:00
A tanker belonging to the Russian “shadow fleet” was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

In the Strait of Hormuz, unknown persons attached two mines to the hull of the Louise 1 tanker, causing a fire in the engine room.

30.10.2026 - 14:04
Ukraine will not attack ships with Russian diesel fuel heading to the US, Zelenskyy says

At the same time, commenting on the strikes on Russian oil refineries, Zelensky noted that the Ukrainian military has been “acting more cautiously” in recent days.

28.10.2026 - 11:50
Three tankers with Russian diesel are heading to the US, two of them are under sanctions

Three tankers carrying 140,000 tonnes of Russian diesel fuel are heading to US ports. Two of the vessels are under international sanctions.

27.10.2026 - 15:12
The first tanker with Russian diesel left for the US after the agreement between Putin and Trump

A tanker carrying 40,000 tons of Russian diesel fuel has set off for New York after an agreement between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

23.10.2026 - 14:26
Damaged tanker BANDA raised from aground in Turkey

Turkish services have lifted the 238-meter tanker BANDA, which ran aground on the Black Sea coast near the Bosphorus a few days ago.

21.10.2026 - 15:44
Russia resumes diesel exports through Baltic port of Primorsk

Russia has resumed diesel fuel supplies to key foreign markets, including Turkey and Brazil, after the lifting of export restrictions.

21.10.2026 - 10:15
The US wants to legalize part of the shadow fleet

The scheme provides that investors will be able to buy idle sanctioned vessels, repair them and carry only legal oil.

20.10.2026 - 11:25
Another tanker damaged by attack runs aground off the coast of Turkey

The Liberian-flagged tanker BANDA ran aground on the Black Sea coast of Turkey near the Bosphorus. The vessel had previously been attacked by naval drones in the Novorossiysk area.

15.10.2026 - 13:50