Tankers
Intelligence: China increased imports of Russian oil via “shadow fleet”, India reduced it
In total, in January, tankers of the “shadow fleet” exported 14.3 million tons of oil from the Russian Federation — 1.41 million tons less than in the previous month.
France releases “shadow fleet” tanker Grinch
France has released the Grinch tanker under sanctions after the owner paid a multi-million fine.
Three tankers of the “shadow fleet” were sent for disposal in February alone, — Bloomberg
More and more tankers involved in the transportation of sanctioned oil and subject to US sanctions are increasingly being scrapped.
Almost 300 million barrels of oil from Russia and Iran are currently being transported by sea.
Currently, ships around the world are transporting 290 million barrels of Russian and Iranian oil under sanctions.
Russian tankers indicate Singapore as their destination, which does not import oil from Russia
Tankers carrying Russian oil are increasingly naming Singapore as their official destination, which does not import Russian oil.
Britain plans to create a headquarters to control and intercept Russian “shadow fleet” vessels
The UK is planning to set up a headquarters to monitor and intercept Russian “shadow fleet” vessels.
EU has changed its risk assessment and is considering blocking Russian tankers, says European Commission spokeswoman
The European Union has changed its assessment of market risks and is considering a proposal to completely ban maritime services for Russian oil tankers as a strengthening of existing restrictions.
India seizes three “shadow fleet” vessels
The Indian Coast Guard has seized three “shadow fleet” vessels on suspicion of being involved in oil smuggling.
Great Britain prepares to seize Russian-linked “shadow fleet” tankers
London is considering military options to intercept “shadow fleet” vessels as the Kremlin’s revenues fall and sanctions pressure mounts.
Singapore calls for international cooperation to combat ‘shadow fleet’
Singapore is calling for international cooperation to combat the activities of so-called shadow fleet vessels.