An oil tanker carrying crude from a Russian producer that was recently sanctioned by the US has been floating off West Coast of India for two days, raising a question about whether authorities in the south Asian country will allow the vessel to deliver its cargo.
Russia’s Shadow Tanker Fleet
UK Launches AI-Powered Maritime Surveillance System to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet in Baltic
In response to recent damage to critical undersea infrastructure, the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) has activated an advanced AI-powered surveillance system to monitor potential maritime threats and track Russia’s…
Finnish Court Upholds Seizure of Russian Oil Tanker Amid Cable Probe
A Finnish court on Friday denied a request for the release of an oil tanker suspected by police of damaging an undersea power line and four telecommunications cables in the Baltic Sea last week.
https://gcaptain.com/finnish-court-upholds-seizure-of-russian-oil-tanker-amid-cable-probe/
UK Leads Global Crackdown on Russia’s Shadow Fleet with New Sanctions
The UK government has announced comprehensive measures targeting illicit oil shipping while bolstering Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. The UK has imposed sanctions on 20 shadow fleet vessels, including notable tankers Ocean…
https://gcaptain.com/uk-leads-global-crackdown-on-russias-shadow-fleet-with-new-sanctions/
EU Expands Maritime Sanctions: 52 New Vessels Added to Russia’s Shadow Fleet Blacklist
The European Union has unveiled its 15th package of restrictive measures, specifically targeting Putin’s shadow fleet and maritime circumvention efforts. The latest sanctions package introduces port access bans and service…
Yellen Won’t Rule Out Sanctions On Chinese Banks, Curbs On ‘Dark Fleet’ Oil Tankers
By David Lawder, Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Dec 13 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Reuters on Friday that the U.S. is looking at further sanctions on “dark fleet” tankers and will not…
Yellen: Soft Oil Market Opens Door to Squeeze Russia Further
The United States is continuing to look for creative ways to reduce Russia’s oil revenue and lower global demand for oil creates an opportunity for more sanctions, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Wednesday.
https://gcaptain.com/yellen-soft-oil-market-opens-door-to-squeeze-russia-further/
Frontline CEO Warns of Shadow Fleet’s Impact on Tanker Market
Frontline plc posted a profit of $60.5 million in the third quarter of 2024 despite challenging market conditions. The tanker shipping giant reported revenues of $490.3 million. The company’s adjusted…
https://gcaptain.com/frontline-ceo-warns-of-shadow-fleets-impact-on-tanker-market/
UK Cracks Down on Russia’s Shadow Fleet with Largest Sanctions Package to Date
The UK has sanctioned 30 vessels from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” representing a decisive move to curtail Russia’s ability to fund its war in Ukraine. These ships, responsible for transporting…
https://gcaptain.com/uk-cracks-down-on-russias-shadow-fleet-with-largest-sanctions-package-to-date/
Finland Warns of Russia’s Satellite Jamming and Tanker Spoofing in Baltic Sea
HELSINKI, Oct 31 (Reuters) – Finland’s Coast Guard said it has detected constant disturbances to satellite navigation signals in the Baltic Sea since April and in recent weeks has seen tankers spoofing…
https://gcaptain.com/finland-warns-of-russias-satellite-jamming-and-tanker-spoofing-in-baltic-sea/