Tankers
Insurance for Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea increased by 200%
The cost of insurance for tankers transporting Russian oil from the Black Sea has increased by 200%. Freight rates have also increased.
The EU may adopt the 20th package of sanctions against Russia in February: what is known
In the new sanctions package, Finland and Sweden called for a ban on the export of luxury goods to Russia and the servicing of Russian oil tankers.
Great Britain plans to stop “shadow fleet” tankers
Ministers believe the UK can legally intercept Shadow Fleet tankers.
The Delta Harmony tanker from the “shadow fleet” was spotted near Novorossiysk
The sanctioned vessel was probably recently attacked by naval drones.
Ukraine is investigating whether there are Ukrainians on tankers detained by the US
The Embassy of Ukraine in the United States has made an official request as to whether Ukrainian citizens were among the crew members of the detained tankers.
A tanker bound for Russia was attacked again off the coast of Turkey
A drone attacked the Palau-flagged oil tanker Elbus off the coast of Turkey in the Black Sea.
Five tankers near Venezuela have already changed their flags to Russian ones
Tankers under US sanctions and near Venezuela have officially changed their flags to Russian ones.
“Qendil” tanker hit by SBU drones runs aground near Turkey (video)
The “Qendil” tanker, part of the so-called “shadow fleet” and which was hit by naval drones in December 2025, ran aground in the Aegean Sea.
Russia takes tanker pursued by US Coast Guard under protection
The crew of the tanker Bella 1, which was heading to Venezuela and which the US military tried to stop in the Caribbean Sea, managed to obtain protection in Russia.
More than 20 tankers with Russian oil stuck near India and China
Oil volumes at sea have surged, with supplies stalling despite the highest shipments from Russia in 2.5 years.
