Tankers

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
Ukraine is investigating whether there are Ukrainians on tankers detained by the US

The Embassy of Ukraine in the United States has made an official request as to whether Ukrainian citizens were among the crew members of the detained tankers.

9.01.2026 - 10:00
A tanker bound for Russia was attacked again off the coast of Turkey

A drone attacked the Palau-flagged oil tanker Elbus off the coast of Turkey in the Black Sea.

8.01.2026 - 12:30
Five tankers near Venezuela have already changed their flags to Russian ones

Tankers under US sanctions and near Venezuela have officially changed their flags to Russian ones.

7.01.2026 - 15:39
“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 takes tanker pursued by US Coast Guard under protection

The crew of the tanker Bella 1, which was heading to Venezuela and which the US military tried to stop in the Caribbean Sea, managed to obtain protection in Russia.

2.01.2026 - 11:30
More than 20 tankers with Russian oil stuck near India and China

Oil volumes at sea have surged, with supplies stalling despite the highest shipments from Russia in 2.5 years.

24.12.2025 - 10:28
US must seize Russian tankers if peace talks break down, says Senator Graham

Graham stressed that Washington “will not give up trying to lure Putin to the negotiating table,” but another rejection of compromises should have consequences.

22.12.2025 - 17:10
Kremlin places Wagner operatives on tankers for espionage in EU waters, intelligence says

The Russian Federation is recruiting people with military backgrounds to its “shadow fleet” who spy on EU waters, monitor captains’ actions, and may be involved in sabotage.

19.12.2025 - 11:10