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The Arctic Metagaz, a liquid natural gas carrier belonging to Russia's 'shadow fleet,' is adrift in the Mediterranean Sea more than a month after an explosion, following a failed towing operation by Libya.
The UK government has authorized its armed forces to board Russian tankers in British waters, escalating actions against the 'shadow fleet' that helps Moscow circumvent Western oil sanctions.
A Russian oil and gas tanker, possibly targeted by drones, is adrift in the Mediterranean without a crew, raising serious environmental concerns if it leaks.
Swedish authorities have detained the captain of a Russian tanker suspected of sailing under a false flag and presenting fake documents, amidst concerns over illicit shipping practices.
The Swedish Coast Guard boarded another vessel belonging to Russia's 'shadow fleet' on Thursday evening. This marks a continued effort to monitor and inspect these ships.
An investigation by Helsingin Sanomat tracked Russia's 'shadow fleet' tankers in the Gulf of Finland for months, highlighting the daily risk of an oil disaster off the Finnish coast.
Belgian authorities have seized a Russian tanker suspected of being part of a 'shadow fleet', indicating ongoing international efforts to enforce sanctions against Russia.
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.
A suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker, the GRINCH, was allowed to depart France after its owners paid a fine, raising concerns about sanctions evasion.
A French court has sentenced Chen Zhangjie, the Chinese captain of the Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker Boracay, to one year in prison in absentia and issued an arrest warrant for failing to comply with orders during an inspection in international waters, with the vessel suspected of transporting Russian oil in violation of Western sanctions.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna emphasized the need for joint international action to deter Russia's 'shadow fleet' in both the Mediterranean and Baltic Seas, following a recent incident involving one such vessel.
The French navy has boarded and seized a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea, suspected of being part of a 'shadow fleet,' a move the French president stated is intended to support Ukraine.
Tankers in Russia's 'shadow fleet', transporting sanctioned Russian oil through the Baltic Sea, are reportedly sailing with two additional crew members who have experience in security organizations, including Wagner and GRU.
A report indicates that Russian military personnel are now accompanying a 'shadow fleet' in the Baltic Sea, reportedly to prevent crews from cooperating with Western authorities and for deterrence.
Swedish coast guard and police have seized a cargo ship with forged registration documents, suspected of belonging to Russia's 'shadow fleet' and transporting stolen Ukrainian grain.
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.
The UK and its European allies are reportedly exploring options to seize ships belonging to Russia's 'shadow fleet' as part of ongoing measures.
The United Kingdom has announced its readiness to seize Russian 'shadow fleet' ships, with ministers having identified a legal basis in January to board sanctioned vessels if necessary.
Libyan authorities have successfully towed a drifting Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker to avert a potential oil spill in the Mediterranean Sea.
Sweden has detained two tankers in the south of the country and arrested a captain, increasing pressure on Russia's 'shadow fleet' which is crucial for its economy and often escorted by warships.
Swedish authorities have stopped another tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s 'shadow fleet' in its waters, raising concerns over security and environmental risks associated with these vessels.
Swedish authorities have detained a crew member from a Russian 'shadow fleet' cargo ship, which was recently stopped off the Swedish coast on suspicion of transporting grain stolen from Ukraine.
The tanker's Russian captain and its 20-strong crew were ordered to remain on board.
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.
French authorities have released a tanker suspected of being part of Russia's sanctioned 'shadow fleet' after a substantial multimillion-euro penalty was paid.