Contents tagged with Shadow Fleet
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Estonia detains Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker 'Kiwala' for multiple safety violations and lack of flag
The Estonian Transport Department identified 40 violations on the Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker, Kiwala, leading to its detention by Estonian authorities. The vessel has been barred from continuing its journey until the deficiencies are rectified. "We cannot allow the ship to proceed as maritime and environmental safety is not assured," stated Kristjan Truu, Director of the Maritime Service of the Estonian Transport Department.
Out of the 40 violations, 29 are deemed significant, with 23 …
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Norwegian firm Ro Marine accused of issuing fake insurance certificates to Russian 'Shadow Fleet'
Norwegian firm Ro Marine AS, which is owned by a Russian national, has been accused of issuing fraudulent insurance certificates to 76 tankers belonging to Russia's so-called "shadow fleet," without the necessary licensing, according to Danish news outlet Danwatch and Norway's news agency NRK .
Presenting itself as a marine insurance company, Ro Marine AS reportedly conducts no financial transactions, lacks any work reports, and operates with virtually no staff apart from a Bulgarian board …
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German authorities seize tanker tied to Russian 'Shadow Fleet'
German customs have seized the Panamanian-flagged tanker, Eventin, currently anchoring near the island of Rügen, according to Der Spiegel. The tanker carries approximately 100,000 tons of crude oil valued at €40 million. European authorities have identified the vessel as part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” allegedly used to circumvent Western sanctions. As per the publication, the confiscation of the tanker and its valuable cargo took place on March 14. The vessel’s flag was subsequently …
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Explosions rock Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker Seajewel at Italy's port of Savona
The Seajewel, a tanker under the Maltese flag known for transporting Russian oil to Europe evading sanctions, faced two powerful explosions while docked at the Port of Savona in northwest Italy. According to Newsweek, the blasts occurred during the vessel's unloading process, causing damage below the waterline. Remarkably, no crew members were harmed, and there have been no reports of oil leakage. The Seajewel has been identified as part of Russia's "shadow fleet," a term for vessels …
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Ukraine unveils key individuals behind Russia's sanction-evading 'shadow fleet'
The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has released new data on the captains steering Russia's elusive "shadow" tanker fleet. Captains hold ultimate authority on a ship, possessing vital knowledge about its ownership, the value of its cargo, and the vessel’s conditions. According to this fresh disclosure on the War&Sanctions website, information about 57 captains and 45 vessels involved in transporting sanctioned oil is now in the public domain. Some of these tankers …
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Investigation uncovers Russia's 'shadow fleet' of 230 tankers evading sanctions
The Russian "shadow fleet", responsible for exporting oil while bypassing international sanctions, comprises 230 tankers previously owned by companies in the US and Europe, according to an investigation by an international consortium of journalists, as reported on Tuesday incluiding German TV channels NDR and WDR.
These vessels, which account for over a third of Moscow's "shadow fleet," were sold to Russia after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a time when the prices for second-hand tankers …
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UK expands sanctions on Russian 'Shadow Fleet' with 30 additional vessels
The UK government added 30 more ships to its sanctions list as part of Russia's "shadow fleet," expanding the total number of sanctioned vessels to 73. This move marks the "largest sanctions package" issued by London targeting tankers and cargo ships used by Russia to bypass oil embargoes and other punitive measures, aimed at funding its ongoing war against Ukraine, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced on Monday, November 25. (
The list now includes Russian-flagged vessels such as …