Tankers
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.
Finland accuses crew of Russia-linked tanker of sabotage on undersea cable
The crew of a tanker linked to the Russian “shadow fleet” is accused of sabotage on an underwater cable between Finland and Estonia.
Russia is illegally transshipping oil in the high seas near Greece, — Defense Intelligence
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine published data on a vessel illegally transshipping oil near Greece on the War&Sanctions platform.
Russian tankers still make direct trips to EU ports
Russian tankers with Russian oil are still making direct flights to the ports of the European Union. This was reported by the head of the Monitoring Group of the Institute of Black Sea Strategic Studies, Andriy Klymenko. “In the 4th year of the Great War in Europe, we still have direct flights of tankers with…
Russian shipowner plans to challenge EU sanctions in court
Russia’s largest shipping company, Sovcomflot, suffered a net loss of $393 million in the first quarter.
