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A Russian ship, part of the country's 'shadow fleet' and under sanctions, reportedly caught fire in the Mediterranean Sea after being hit by a drone attack overnight, suggesting a powerful explosion.
Belgian authorities have seized a Russian tanker suspected of being part of a 'shadow fleet', indicating ongoing international efforts to enforce sanctions against Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged for the modernization of European legislation to enable not only the detention but also the confiscation of tankers transporting Russian oil, targeting the 'shadow fleet'.
Belgian special forces intercepted a tanker belonging to Russia's 'shadow fleet' overnight. Brussels plans to seize the vessel upon its arrival in port.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola stated that the European Union must do more to stop Russia's 'shadow fleet.' She noted that European countries continue to finance Russia's war against…
The Gulf of Finland faces a heightened risk of oil spills this winter, as ice cover would complicate cleanup efforts and the presence of a 'shadow fleet' poses additional problems, threatening the sensitive Baltic Sea ecosystem.
The Slovak Foreign Ministry reports that the 20th package of sanctions against Russia has not been fully agreed upon, citing unresolved issues including dissatisfaction with the ban on servicing ships suspected of being linked to the 'shadow fleet'.
The United States has initiated its most comprehensive campaign to date against the 'shadow fleet,' a network of vessels engaged in smuggling illegal oil, particularly from Russia, Iran, and Venezuela.
French authorities have released a tanker suspected of being part of Russia's sanctioned 'shadow fleet' after a substantial multimillion-euro penalty was paid.
The UK and its European allies are reportedly exploring options to seize ships belonging to Russia's 'shadow fleet' as part of ongoing measures.
Russia has accused Ukraine of carrying out the first attack on its 'shadow fleet' of LNG tankers, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.
Video captured the moment Iranian forces attacked, possibly by mistake, a tanker believed to belong to Tehran's 'shadow fleet' near the Strait of Hormuz.
Belgian forces have seized a Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in the North Sea.
Belgium has boarded a Russian 'shadow fleet' vessel, marking a first for the country.
Australia has imposed additional sanctions against 180 individuals and entities linked to Russia, as well as ships of the 'shadow fleet', as announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Canada announced a new C$300 million ($220 million) military assistance package for Ukraine and imposed sanctions on 100 vessels linked to Russia's 'shadow fleet', reinforcing its support for Ukraine.
A French court is set to determine its jurisdiction over the Chinese captain of the oil tanker Boracay, which is reportedly part of Russia's 'shadow fleet,' after he failed to comply with French navy orders off the coast of Brittany.
The United States is accelerating efforts to deter the smuggling of illicit oil, facing challenges in tracking hidden tankers.
India has seized tankers belonging to the 'shadow fleet' that are under sanctions, a move that comes amidst a thawing of trade relations with the U.S.
The tanker's Russian captain and its 20-strong crew were ordered to remain on board.
Belgium has seized the tanker Etera, which is on the European Union's sanctions list and is believed to be part of Russia's 'shadow fleet', a move Moscow has denounced as 'piracy'.
The operation was carried out alongside Belgium's G7, Nordic and Baltic partners and in coordination with France, Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prevot said.
Belgium's special forces, assisted by France, boarded and seized an oil tanker suspected of being part of Russia's 'shadow fleet,' used to circumvent Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine.
French prosecutors in Brest have demanded a one-year prison sentence and a 150,000-euro fine for the Chinese captain of the oil tanker Boracay, as part of France's crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet' for failing to comply with regulations.
The UK has imposed sanctions on a New Zealand insurance firm after an investigation revealed it provided coverage for vessels involved in Russia's 'shadow fleet' oil trade.
A tanker suspected of being part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' to bypass oil sanctions was seized by France, reportedly with two Russian security personnel on board.
Greece and Malta are reportedly blocking the 20th package of EU sanctions, which aims to prohibit all maritime services within the EU for Russian ships, causing concern beyond the Kremlin due to the influence of the powerful shipping lobby.
A suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker, the GRINCH, was allowed to depart France after its owners paid a fine, raising concerns about sanctions evasion.