Tankers
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”.
LNG freight rates rise to eight-month high due to Middle East crisis
The increase in rates is due to changes in routes, geopolitical tensions and increased demand for tankers.
Oil prices fall amid possible truce between Iran and Israel
Oil prices hit their lowest level in two weeks after Israel agreed to US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire offer with Iran.
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.
Russia benefits from the tanker traffic crisis in the Persian Gulf
Shipowners and traders are reacting to the escalation of risks in the Strait of Hormuz: freight rates are rising and pressure on the energy market is increasing.
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.
Oil prices could soar to $80/barrel and higher due to US attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, — Bloomberg
The US attack on Iran and the subsequent possible developments could cause oil prices to soar to $80/barrel or higher.
Oil spill recorded in the Gulf of Oman after accident with tanker of the Russian “shadow fleet”
The oil spill was discovered after two tankers collided in the Strait of Hormuz, one of which belongs to the so-called “shadow fleet” of Russia.
“Shadow Fleet” Tanker Passed Through Estonian Waters at Night to Avoid Detention
The oil tanker Marathon from the Russian “shadow fleet” tried to pass unnoticed in the exclusive economic zone of Estonia.
