Tankers
Greek shipowners are the largest carriers of oil from Russia
In May 2024, tankers owned by Greek shipowners transported more from the Baltic Sea than tankers from any other country.
Russian tankers are a legitimate target for the Armed Forces
Tankers transporting fuel for the Russian military are a legitimate target for the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
Russia has found another location for transshipment of oil in the Mediterranean Sea
Russia has found another place to illegally transfer crude oil in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
Russia’s “shadow fleet” damages the environment because of cheap fuel
Russia’s “shadow fleet” of tankers is damaging the environment.
Almost 40 tankers have stopped transporting Russian oil due to US sanctions
Almost 40 vessels that have come under US sanctions have stopped transporting Russian oil.
Illegal tanker fleet increased by 17%
A sharp increase in the number of vessels involved in the illegal transportation of oil may lead to another economic shock.
The price ceiling for Russian oil does not work – Western insurers
Western insurance experts admit that the price ceiling for Russian oil does not work. The restrictions have prompted more vessels to join the fleet illegally transporting Rosneft.
“Sovcomflot” renamed the tankers that got under US sanctions
Sovcomflot, which is Russia’s largest shipping company, renamed its oil tankers after they were hit by US sanctions.
The Houthis attacked a tanker carrying Russian oil to India
The Yemeni Houthis in the Red Sea attacked an oil tanker carrying Russian oil to India with missiles.
Greenpeace protests against a vessel that refuels Russian tankers
On Friday, April 12, Greenpeace activists started a protest against a bunkering vessel that was spotted in the gas station of the so-called Russian “shadow fleet”.
