Tankers
Kremlin speeds up LNG delivery to China thanks to nuclear icebreaker
Russia has sent the gas tanker Georgiy Ushakov along the Northern Sea Route, likely to China.
The OSCE called the outdated tankers of the Russian fleet “ecological time bombs”
Experts emphasize that the growth of the so-called “shadow fleet” of Russia is accompanied by numerous negative risks for the region.
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.
