Tankers
14 European countries have issued warnings for the “shadow fleet”
A group of 14 European countries has issued an open warning to tankers of the “shadow fleet” in the Baltic and North Seas.
A “shadow fleet” tanker damaged by a drone attack was found in Istanbul
A tanker belonging to the Russian “shadow fleet” has been discovered in Istanbul, Turkey. The vessel was damaged by a drone attack.
Analysts: Almost 300 tankers are sailing under false flags
Israeli shipping analytics firm Windward said nearly 300 tankers are operating under false flags.
Dozens of sanctioned tankers pass through English Channel despite UK pledge to take action
Dozens of sanctioned tankers pass through English Channel despite UK pledge to take “strong” action. Dozens of oil tankers under UK sanctions have passed through the English Channel this month, the BBC has reported. The BBC reported that the UK government received legal assurances earlier this month that such vessels could be detained. However, 42…
Zelenskyy urged Europe not to release detained tankers of the “shadow fleet”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on allies in Europe not to release detained tankers with Russian oil.
Russia circumvents sanctions to obtain spare parts for the sanctioned fleet
Russia has created a global network that allows the country to receive spare parts for Finnish company Wärtsilä engines through intermediaries, despite Western sanctions.
US seizes another sanctioned Russian tanker in the Caribbean Sea
The tanker Sagitta, which is part of the so-called “shadow fleet”, was detained as part of a US operation.
Greek tankers transported over 52 million tons of Russian crude oil in 2025
In total, in 2025, tankers owned by companies from Greece made 447 voyages from Russian ports in the Baltic Sea.
Germany steps up action against Russia’s “shadow fleet” in its waters
Tanker vessels have been banned from passing through German territorial waters in the North and Baltic Seas.
Britain may sell oil from Russia’s “shadow fleet” to finance Ukraine, media report
Britain is considering selling oil from Russian “shadow fleet” tankers to finance Ukraine.
