Category: shadow fleet
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OFAC targets nine more Iranian shadow fleet vessels
OFAC targets nine more Iranian shadow fleet vessels Citing “the Iranian regime’s brutal crackdown on peaceful protestors and its complete shutdown of internet access to conceal its abuses,” against the Iranian people, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is increasing pressure on the regime’s shadow fleet. OFAC is targeting…
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EU’s 19th sanctions wave targets Russia’s energy lifelines: LNG ban, oil cap cut, and step-up in shadow fleet purge
EU’s 19th sanctions wave targets Russia’s energy lifelines: LNG ban, oil cap cut, and step-up in shadow fleet purge The European Commission’s proposal for the 19th package of sanctions not only deepens the shadow fleet sweep with 180 new vessel listings, but also tightens the energy noose on the Kremlin with a liquefied natural gas…
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Panama Ship Registry moves to end “dark fleet” registrations
Panama Ship Registry moves to end “dark fleet” registrations With flag-hopping continuing to be a favored deceptive practice used by “dark fleet” bad actors, the Panama Ship Registry will no longer accept the registration of tankers and bulkers older than 15 years. Here’s what it says: “The Panamanian Ship Registry has updated its policies to…
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German push against Russian shadow fleet begins with tanker insurance checks
German push against Russian shadow fleet begins with tanker insurance checks In a new enforcement effort that started on July 1, German authorities have begun […] The post German push against Russian shadow fleet begins with tanker insurance checks appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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Shadow fleet tanker Adalynn ablaze in Strait of Hormuz after collision with Front Eagle
Shadow fleet tanker Adalynn ablaze in Strait of Hormuz after collision with Front Eagle Multiple images have emerged on social media showing the tanker Adalynn ablaze off Fujairah after being in a collision early this morning after being in a collision with the Frontline tanker Front Eagle. UKMTO ADVISORY INCIDENT 024-25https://t.co/dBHrwKzykV#MaritimeSecurity #MarSec pic.twitter.com/YPDJ9yAHPk — UKMTO…
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Sweden moves to widen dragnet on Russia’s shadow fleet
Sweden moves to widen dragnet on Russia’s shadow fleet The Swedish government has decided to draw the net tighter around vessels sailing under […] The post Sweden moves to widen dragnet on Russia’s shadow fleet appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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EU targets 189 additional ships in ‘largest’ single G7 action against Russia’s shadow fleet
EU targets 189 additional ships in ‘largest’ single G7 action against Russia’s shadow fleet The European Council has adopted the 17th Russia sanctions package including almost 200 shadow fleet vessels and a Russian oil giant. The post EU targets 189 additional ships in ‘largest’ single G7 action against Russia’s shadow fleet appeared first on Offshore…
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In a further blow to Russia’s shadow fleet, EU now requires all vessels to be insured
In a further blow to Russia’s shadow fleet, EU now requires all vessels to be insured Intensifying its efforts to crack down on Russia’s shadow fleet, the European Union has adopted another measure. The post In a further blow to Russia’s shadow fleet, EU now requires all vessels to be insured appeared first on Offshore…
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Finnish police continue investigation of tanker Eagle S.
Finnish police continue investigation of tanker Eagle S. Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and other authorities are continuing investigations of a Cook Islands registered tanker, the Eagle S. Widely identified in media reports as having links to Russia’s shadow fleet, the tanker was detained soon after investigations began into the December 25 rupture of…
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Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker sinks, another runs aground in Kerch Strait
Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker sinks, another runs aground in Kerch Strait Two tankers linked to the so-called Russian ‘shadow fleet’ encountered a storm near the Kerch Strait and were heavily damaged. As a result, one of the vessels split into two and sank while the other one ran aground. The post Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker…