Tankers

EU to impose sanctions against 189 “shadow fleet” vessels, Ursula von der Leyen
The 17th package of EU sanctions against Russia includes restrictions against 189 vessels of the “shadow fleet”.

EU plans to ban Russian tankers from sailing in the Baltic and North Seas, — media
The European Union is preparing new sanctions against the so-called “shadow fleet” of the Russian Federation, in particular – against 25 tankers in the Baltic and North Seas.

Intelligence has identified Russian tankers supplying oil to the Houthis
Tankers of the so-called “shadow fleet” of the Russian Federation continue to support the extremist activities of the Yemeni Houthis.

Fuel oil from Russian tankers found again off the coast of Odesa region
A new area contaminated with fuel oil from Russian tankers that crashed in the Kerch Strait has been found on the coast of the Odesa region.

Three times more expensive: seized Russian tanker sold at auction in Ukraine
The National Agency for Tracing and Asset Management (ARMA) sold the “Nika Spirit” vessel.

Russia increasingly uses Western ships due to falling oil prices
Russia is increasingly transporting oil by Western tankers as oil prices have fallen below the G7 price ceiling.

In March, exports of marine oil from the Russian Federation increased by 5.2%
Compared to February 2025, Russian oil exports by sea increased by 5.2%. This also indicates that Western sanctions on tankers have not worked.

Defense Intelligence: Sovcomflot violates the price ceiling for Russian oil
The War&Sanctions portal has published new data on the captains of the Russian “shadow fleet” and violating vessels.

Germany plans to dispose of seized Russian tanker
Germany is considering scrapping the tanker Eventin, which was seized at the end of March.

Germany confirms seizure of Russian “shadow fleet” tanker
Germany has replaced the crew on the tanker Eventin, which is part of Russia’s “shadow fleet,” and taken control of the ship’s cargo.