Sweden Seizes Sanctioned Russian-Linked Oil Tanker Following Spill
Swedish authorities have seized an oil tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s “shadow fleet” after it allegedly caused a significant oil spill in the Baltic Sea. An aircraft belonging to the Swedish Coast Guard detected a 12-kilometer oil spill just east of the island of Gotland. Authorities estimate that at least 2,000 liters of oil […]
The UK has now targeted more oil tankers than any other country
United Kingdom sanctioned 70 more tankers as it continues to crank up the pressure on what it called Russia’s ‘illicit shadow fleet’. This latest raft means the UK has now targeted more oil tankers than any other country and that the sanctions “target the shadow fleet carrying Russian oil and key suppliers of military components”. […]
EU Lifts Sanctions on 3 LNG Tankers
The European Commission has announced the lifting of sanctions on three tankers operated by Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines. This decision came after receiving commitments that these vessels would cease their activities involving Russian-sourced LNG. The sanctions had been imposed on the tankers North Moon, North Ocean, and North Light, which were transporting cargo from the […]
Mitsui OSK Seeks Japan’s Help as EU Sanctions LNG Tankers
Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd. is seeking help from the Japanese government after a surprise decision by the European Union to sanction three of its liquefied natural gas tankers linked to a Russian project. As Bloomberg reports, “We are not at all happy about this, so we are now lobbying the EU through various channels, including […]