Tankers

Insurance rates in the Black Sea rise after attacks on Russian tankers

Following a series of attacks on several Russian tankers, insurers in the Black Sea have sharply raised war risk rates for ships operating in the region.

2.12.2025 - 12:52
Russian tanker that sank off the coast of Africa suffered external damage

This is the third vessel linked to the Russian “shadow fleet” to be hit by explosions in recent days.

2.12.2025 - 12:00
The Ukrainian Navy responded to Turkey’s concerns over the attack on Russian tankers

The Ukrainian Navy noted that Ukraine has not officially confirmed its involvement in the explosions on two Russian tankers in the Black Sea.

1.12.2025 - 17:00
SBU drones hit tankers of Russia’s shadow fleet (video)

Sea Baby drones of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) have hit two sanctioned oil tankers, KAIROS and VIRAT, belonging to the Russian “shadow fleet” in the Black Sea.

29.11.2025 - 13:24
Two Russian tankers under sanctions are burning near the coast of Turkey: what is known

On Friday, November 28, explosions occurred on two tankers in the Black Sea near the Turkish Bosphorus Strait.

28.11.2025 - 21:24
British Navy intercepts Russian corvette and tanker in English Channel

The UK has reported a significant increase in the presence of Russian warships near its waters.

24.11.2025 - 16:19
Oil tanker freight rates hit record high due to US sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil

Oil tanker charter rates have risen to their highest level in five years as buyers look for alternatives to Russian oil.

24.11.2025 - 15:21
The number of tankers under sanctions has already exceeded 1,000 units

In just nine months of this year, the number of ships under false flags has doubled.

24.11.2025 - 09:24
Two tankers with Russian oil stuck near the Suez Canal due to sanctions

Two tankers carrying Russian oil have been unable to find buyers in the wake of tougher Western sanctions and have been anchored in the Suez Canal for more than a week.

11.11.2025 - 14:12
Latvian bunkerers refuel sanctioned Russian tankers

Latvian vessels continue to supply fuel to Russian tankers belonging to the “shadow fleet”. There are no legal mechanisms to stop such operations yet.

10.11.2025 - 12:49