Tankers
Russian gas tanker drifting in the Mediterranean Sea threatens ecological disaster
Italy, France and seven other countries have appealed to the European Commission for urgent action.
The EU proposed transporting oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz following the example of the Ukrainian “grain corridor”
The European Commission has proposed a “Black Sea” model for unblocking oil and gas exports through the Strait of Hormuz.
Zelenskyy: easing US sanctions on oil will give Russia $10 billion
Partial easing of US sanctions against Russian oil on tankers could allow Russia to earn an additional $10 billion.
Sweden Detains Second Russian Sanctioned Tanker
The Swedish Coast Guard has detained a Russian sanctioned vessel for the second time in a week.
The US has allowed operations with Russian oil already loaded on tankers for a month
The pause in sanctions will be in effect until April 11 and also applies to a number of related services – in particular, insurance, mooring and pilotage.
Russia places “Wagnerists” on ships of the shadow fleet
Journalists have identified 17 people without maritime qualifications on the ships of the “shadow fleet” sailing in the Gulf of Finland.
US gives India 30-day exemption to purchase Russian oil from tankers
The US Treasury Department explained the decision by the need to maintain supplies on the global market amid disruptions due to the crisis around the Strait of Hormuz.
Belgium demands 10 million euros in bail for the release of a Russian “shadow fleet” tanker
Belgium has set a bail of 10 million euros for the detained tanker of the Russian “shadow fleet” Ethera.
Belgium has detained a tanker that previously delivered cargo from Russia to Morocco
The Belgian Navy has detained the sanctioned tanker Ethera, which previously delivered cargo from Russia to a port in Morocco.
The Defense Ministry team plans to actively work on blocking the Russian “shadow fleet”
Ukraine, together with its partners, is increasing strategic pressure on Russian maritime logistics, in particular on tankers subject to sanctions.
