Tankers

New Zealand imposes new sanctions on 65 Russian tankers

New Zealand has announced the expansion of sanctions against the Russian oil industry and imposed new sanctions against 65 vessels of the so-called “shadow fleet”.

20.02.2026 - 11:15
Slovakia orders tankers with Russian oil due to halt in supplies via Druzhba oil pipeline

Slovakia has ordered tankers with Russian oil to Croatia due to the halt in supplies via the Druzhba pipeline.

19.02.2026 - 12:00
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.

18.02.2026 - 10:13
France releases “shadow fleet” tanker Grinch

France has released the Grinch tanker under sanctions after the owner paid a multi-million fine.

17.02.2026 - 16:40
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.

13.02.2026 - 17:30
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.

13.02.2026 - 14:32
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.

10.02.2026 - 12:00
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.

10.02.2026 - 09:25
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.

9.02.2026 - 16:27
India seizes three “shadow fleet” vessels

The Indian Coast Guard has seized three “shadow fleet” vessels on suspicion of being involved in oil smuggling.

9.02.2026 - 09:22