Tag: OFAC
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Cameroon Removes Sanctioned Vessels from Registry Amid Russian Shadow Fleet Scrutiny
Cameroon Removes Sanctioned Vessels From Registry Amid Scrutiny of Russian Shadow Fleet Cameroon has begun cleaning up its maritime registry after di
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Mercuria Energy Moves Oil Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran War
Mercuria Energy Group Moves Oil Through Strait of Hormuz Amid War Mercuria Energy Group Ltd
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Mercuria Moves Oil Through Hormuz Via Government Deals: Legal Filings Reveal
Mercuria’s Hormuz Transit Deals Revealed in Legal Filings Mercuria Energy Group Ltd
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France Frees Tagor Tanker Captain After 24-Hour Detention
Captain of Shadow Fleet Tanker Released After 24-Hour Detention French prosecutors confirmed that the captain of the tanker Tagor, which France stopp
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Trump Seeks Amendments to Iran Deal Reached by His Envoys
Trump Requests Edits to Iran Deal His Envoys Negotiated President Trump has asked for several amendments to the deal his envoys reached with their Ir
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France Intercepts Sanctioned Tanker Linked to Russian Oil Trade
French Navy Intercepts Sanctioned Tanker Linked to Russian Oil Trade PARIS: France’s navy has intercepted a sanctioned tanker linked to the Russian o
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Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Conduct Long-Range Strikes on Russian Targets
Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces Conduct Long-Range Strikes Against Russian Targets Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces reported a series of long-rang
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Philippines Receives Iranian Crude Cargo Since Hormuz Blockade Amid Global Volatility
Philippines Receives First Iranian Crude Cargo Since Hormuz Blockade The Philippines has received its first cargo of Iranian crude oil since the disr
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Hormuz Strait Tankers Go Dark: 2025 Supply Crisis Unfolds
Strait of Hormuz Tankers Going Dark: The 2025 Supply Crisis The Automatic Identification System, or AIS, was conceived as a maritime safety mechanism
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British Oil Trader Azim Novruzov Embroiled in Dirty Russian Oil Scheme Investigation
SOCAR Scandal Enters New Phase: Focus Shifts to Azim Novruzov’s Role in Dirty Russian Oil Scheme The investigation into the SOCAR scandal appears to
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Abandoned Tanker Drifts in Mediterranean, Raises Environmental Concerns
Abandoned Tanker Drifts in Mediterranean, Raising Environmental Concerns On 21 March, the crew of the non-profit rescue ship Seabird sighted somethin
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Iran Unveils New Map of Strait of Hormuz, Asserts Control Over Waterway
Iran Unveils New Map of Strait of Hormuz to Show Its ‘Control’ over Expanded Stretch of Waterway Iran has unveiled a new map of the Strait of Hormuz,
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US Sanctions on Venezuela: Tracking OFAC General Licenses Post-Maduro
Background: Venezuela Sanctions Framework The core U
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Israeli Security Minister Sparks Diplomatic Crisis Over Flotilla Activist Abuse Video
Israeli Security Minister Sparks Diplomatic Crisis Over Flotilla Activist Abuse Video US envoy to Israel slams Ben-Gvir’s ‘despicable actions’ in vid
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Russia Adds Four LNG Carriers to Arctic Dark Fleet
Russia Quietly Adds Four LNG Carriers to Its Arctic Dark Fleet Russia appears to have recently added four LNG carriers to its growing dark fleet of t
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Kharg Island Export Disruption Continues: No Departures Since May 7
Kharg Island Shows Deepening Export Disruption At a Glance Kharg Island loading terminals were observed fully empty for the first time since April 1
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The Traceability Trap: Challenges of Sanctioned Russian LNG Cargoes in 2026
The Traceability Trap: Why LNG Sanctions Are Harder to Outrun Than Crude Oil Rules When energy traders and sovereign buyers think about sanctions ris
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Iranian Shadow Fleet Tanker Sevda Ablaze off Jask: Satellite Imagery Shows Damage
Iranian Shadow Fleet Tanker Ablaze off Jask In imagery taken by the Sentinel-2 satellite on May 9, the sanctioned Iranian-flagged dark fleet tanker S
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Iranian Forces Seize US-Sanctioned Tanker Ocean Koi in Gulf of Oman
Iranian Forces Seize US-Sanctioned Tanker Ocean Koi in Gulf of Oman The IRGC Navy seized the 72,768 DWT tanker Ocean Koi in the Gulf of Oman on Frida
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Iran Seizes Sanctioned Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman: Global Implications
The Strait of Hormuz: A 33-Kilometre Bottleneck With Global Consequences Throughout modern energy history, the world’s most consequential conflicts h
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US Removes Russian-Linked Oil Tanker from Sanctions List
US Removes Russian-Linked Oil Tanker from Sanctions Blacklist The US Treasury Department updated its sanctions list Friday to remove a Russian-linked
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Iranian Forces Seize US-Sanctioned Tanker Ocean Koi in Gulf of Oman
Iranian Forces Seize US-Sanctioned Tanker Ocean Koi in Gulf of Oman Iranian forces have detained the Barbados-flagged tanker Ocean Koi (IMO 9255933)
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Sweden Seizes Tanker Jin Hui in Baltic Sea Amid False Flag Concerns
Sweden Seizes Shadow Fleet Tanker Jin Hui: The False Flag Problem Is Bigger Than One Ship On 3 May 2026, the Swedish Coast Guard boarded and detained
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Sweden Detains Sanctioned Oil Tanker Linked to Russia’s Shadow Fleet
Swedish Coast Guard Detains Sanctioned Oil Tanker Believed to be Linked to Russia’s Shadow Fleet The Swedish Coast Guard, together with Swedish Polic
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US Court Filing Exposes Turkish Company’s Involvement in Iranian Oil Smuggling Network
US Court Filing Exposes Turkish Company’s Involvement in Covert Iranian Oil Smuggling Network A detailed US federal court case that culminated in an
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Sanctioned Russian Crude Tanker Reaches Ehime Port Amid Global Disruptions
Sanctioned Tanker Carrying Russian Crude Set to Reach Ehime Port A tanker carrying Russian crude oil is expected to arrive at Kikuma Port in Ehime Pr
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Ukraine Strikes Sanctioned Oil Tanker Near Russia’s Tuapse in Black Sea Operation
Ukrainian Forces Strike Sanctioned Oil Tanker Near Russia’s Tuapse Ukraine’s Armed Forces announced that they had struck a sanctioned oil tanker, MAR
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Ukrainian Navy Strikes Sanctioned Tanker Near Russian Tuapse
Ukrainian Naval Drones Strike Sanctioned Tanker Near Russian Tuapse A unit of the Ukrainian Navy struck the sanctioned tanker Marquise with naval dro
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Japanese Oil Tanker Safely Navigates Strait of Hormuz Amid Global Energy Concerns
The Strait That Moves the World Every major energy disruption in modern history has ultimately revealed the same structural weakness: the assumption
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Oil Price Cap’s Unintended Consequences: Orderly Exit Needed
Oil Price Cap’s Unintended Consequences A gas station operator in his 40s, who wished to remain anonymous, lamented the oil price cap that the govern
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US Unveils Sanctions Targeting Iran’s Shadow Oil Fleet
Unveils More Sanctions Targeting Iran’s Shadow Fleet The United States rolled out a blitz of sanctions on Friday, targeting 40 shipping firms and ves
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Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Iran Blocks Oil Tankers, Global Markets Feel Pinch
Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Iranian Oil Tanker Blockade’s Global Impact Maritime chokepoints have shaped global energy security for decades, but none ca
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EU Adopts 20th Sanctions Package Targeting Russia’s Energy Sector
EU Adopts 20th Sanctions Package Targeting Russia’s Energy Sector and Shadow Fleet Network On April 23, the European Union officially approved its 20
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US Treasury’s OFAC Releases General License 134B for Limited Russian Oil Transactions
US Treasury Department’s OFAC Releases General License 134B for Limited Russian Oil Transactions The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), part of
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US Navy Blocks Iranian Oil Shipments, Intercepts Five Vessels in Week 8
US Navy Continues Enforcement of Blockade on Iranian Ports The United States Navy has continued to demonstrate its ability to enforce its blockade on
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UK Navy Fails to Detain Sanctioned Russian Oil Tankers Amid Cost Concerns
UK Navy Fails to Detain Sanctioned Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers The UK Royal Navy has not detained a single sanctioned Russian oil tanker despite pri
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US Grants Temporary Waiver on Sanctioned Russian Oil to Stabilize Energy Markets
US Treasury Department Issues Fresh Waiver on Sanctioned Russian Oil The US Treasury Department has issued a fresh temporary waiver permitting the sa
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Indonesia Speeds Up Auction of Seized Iranian Tanker and Crude Oil
Indonesian Authorities Accelerate Auction of Seized Iranian Tanker and Crude Cargo Indonesia’s Attorney General’s Office is accelerating efforts to a
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US Navy Broadens Naval Blockade of Iran, Seizing Vessels Beyond Neutral Waters
US Navy Issues Updated Advisory Broadening Naval Blockade of Iran The US Navy has issued an updated advisory that significantly broadens the scope of
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Sanctioned China Tanker Returns to Strait of Hormuz After Gulf Exit
Sanctioned China Tanker Turns Back to Strait of Hormuz The U
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US Naval Blockade Fails to Halt Chinese-Owned Tanker Amid Iran-China Ties
US Naval Blockade of Iranian Ports Underway Amid Tensions Twenty minutes after the US naval blockade of Iranian ports took effect on Monday evening (
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Malaysia Bust Exposes Shadow Fleet Oil Trade in Southeast Asia
Malaysian Bust Highlights Shadow Fleet Oil Trade in Southeast Asia The bust of an illegal transfer of oil between tankers in Malaysian waters has ret
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US-Imposed Blockade Fails as Sanctioned Iranian Tanker Crosses Hormuz Strait
Sanctioned Tanker Crosses Hormuz Despite US Blockade International maritime tracking data on Monday evening showed that an Iranian “shadow fleet” oil
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Global Oil Market Under Stress: Iran’s Dark Fleet Keeps Flows Steady
Global Oil Market Under Stress: Iran’s Dark Fleet Keeps Flows Steady It almost looks like an eternal story or an Australian boomerang approach, but t
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Russia Deploys Warship to Escort Shadow Fleet Tankers Through English Channel
Russia Deploys Warship to Escort Shadow Fleet Tankers Through English Channel The Russian Black Sea Fleet frigate Admiral Grigorovich escorted two Ru
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SBU Suspects Russian Shadow Fleet Captain of Smuggling Grain, Oil from Crimea
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has declared suspicion against the captain of a foreign vessel of the Russian shadow fleet, accused of exporting
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Ukraine’s SBU Detains Shadow Fleet Vessel in Odesa, Captain Served Notice of Suspicion
Shadow Fleet Vessel Detained in Odesa The Security Service of Ukraine has served a notice of suspicion to the captain of a ship belonging to the shad
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India’s Strategic Pivot in Venezuelan Crude Markets: Securing Supply Amid Geopolitical Shifts
India’s Strategic Pivot in Venezuelan Crude Markets India’s renewed engagement with Venezuelan oil markets represents a calculated response to supply
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Indian Government Denies Payment Issues with Iran, Confirms Crude Supplies Secured
Indian Government Denies Payment Issues with Iran, Confirms Crude Supplies Secured India has clarified that there are no payment-related issues with
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Russian Tanker Docks in Cuba Amid Energy Crisis
Russian Tanker Docks in Cuba Amid Energy Crisis A Russian tanker, sanctioned by the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom followi
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Cuba to Receive Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker Amid US Blockade
Cuba Prepares for Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker Amid US Blockade HAVANA – Cuba prepared Monday to receive a sanctioned Russian tanker carrying roughl
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Russian Shadow Fleet Defies UK Orders, Steams Through English Channel Unimpeded
Russian Shadow Fleet Defies Keir Starmer’s Threats to Seize It The Russian shadow fleet has continued to steam through the English Channel despite Pr
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Shadow Fleet Seizes Opportunity Amid War Chaos
Shadow Fleet Seizes Opportunity Amid War Chaos Just weeks ago, the net appeared to be tightening on the armada of tankers known as the shadow fleet a
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Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker Sails Unchallenged Along Norwegian Coast
Sanctioned Tanker Sails Unchallenged Along Norwegian Coast The 174-metre-long oil tanker, sailing under a false flag, set a course through Norwegian
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Sanctioned Russian Tanker Paz Sails Unchallenged in Norwegian Waters
Sanctioned Tanker Sails Unchallenged Along Norwegian Coast The 23-year-old tanker Paz, carrying nearly 150,000 tonnes of sanctioned Russian Arctic oi
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OFAC Issues Temporary Authorization for Russian Oil Cargoes Amid Ongoing Sanctions
OFAC Issues General License 134 Authorizing Temporary Wind-Down For Certain Russian Oil Cargoes On March 12, 2026, the Office of Foreign Assets Contr
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UK Royal Navy Tracks Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker, Enables French Boarding in Mediterranean
British Royal Navy Tracks Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker Enables French Boarding in Mediterranean The mission directly supports efforts to disrupt Rus
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French Navy Halts Sanctioned Tanker Sailing Under False Flag in Mediterranean
French Navy Stops Sanctioned Shadow Fleet Tanker Sailing Under False Flag The French Navy, working in collaboration with the UK, has successfully sto
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US Allows Russian Oil Operations on Sanctioned Tankers Despite Restrictions
US Permits Operations Involving Russian Oil on Sanctioned Tankers The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has aut
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US Sanctions Test: Russian Tankers Nearing Cuba with Oil and Fuel
Sanctions Test: Russian Tankers Nearing Cuba Two tankers carrying Russian oil and fuel are expected to arrive in Cuba in the coming days, testing new
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US Sanctions on Iranian Oil Tankers Spark Global Energy Volatility
Global Energy Markets Experience Unprecedented Volatility Amid Geopolitical Tensions Global energy markets continue experiencing unprecedented volati
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OFAC Issues General License for Russian Crude Oil Transactions Amid Deadline
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued General License 134, authorizing the delivery and sale of Russian Federation-origin crude oil a
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US Seizes Multiple Sanctioned Tankers in Dark Fleet Escalation
Seizures of Sanctioned Tankers Continue to Escalate Three weeks ago, we covered the increasing risks to seafarers working in the “dark fleet” of tank
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OFAC Sanctions Enforcement Priorities in 2025-26: Companies Must Look Beyond Legal Formalities
OFAC Sanctions Enforcement Priorities in 2025-26 The through-line in OFAC’s 2025 enforcement priorities isn’t a single country or industry — it’s the
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US Waiver Allows Sanctioned Tankers to Transport Russian Oil to India
US Waiver Enables Sanctioned Tankers to Transport Russian Oil A temporary US waiver has enabled sanctioned tankers to transport Russian oil, after G7
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Hartree Partners Sells $14M Teekay Tankers Shares
Hartree Partners Sells $14 Million Worth of Teekay Tankers Shares Hartree Partners, an investment management firm, has disclosed a significant sale o
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Sweden Boards Suspected ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker in Baltic Sea, Detains Russian Captain
Swedish Coast Guard Boards Suspected ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker in Baltic Sea The Swedish Coast Guard forces boarded a suspected “shadow fleet” oil tanker
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Iran’s New Leader Issues Threats Amid Ongoing Conflict
Iran’s Supreme Leader Issues Threats Amid Ongoing Conflict Iran’s secretive new leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, issued his first public statement
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US-Sanctioned Vessels Transport $11 Billion of Russian Oil Despite Sanctions
Sanctioned Vessels Shipped $11 Billion of Russian Oil Last Year Vessels that have been sanctioned by the U
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Ammonia’s Toxic Reality Forces Shipping Industry Rethink on Fuel Transfer
Ammonia’s Toxic Reality Forces Shipping Industry Rethink For decades, bunkering has been one of shipping’s most routine operations
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US Issues License for Offloading Russian Oil in India Amid Sanctions
The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued a new license authorizing certain offloading of Russian oil and petroleum products in India
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Iranian Strait Shutdown Threatens Global Energy Markets
Iranian Strait Shutdown Threatens Global Energy Markets Tehran’s strike campaign has sparked concerns about disruptions to shadow shipping networks a
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OFAC Authorizes Russian Oil Sales to India Before March 5 Deadline
OFAC General License Authorizes Sales to India of Russian Oil Loaded Before March 5 On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the U
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Iranian Shadow Fleet and Greek Affiliated Ships Dominate Strait of Hormuz Transits
Iranian Shadow Fleet and Greek Affiliated Ships Lead Strait of Hormuz Transits By Lori Ann LaRocco – Recent vessel tracking data details the continue
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Indian Refiners Purchase Sanctioned Russian Oil Amid Global Supply Shortage
Indian refiners seek legal view to buy sanctioned Russian oil under US waiver | Reuters Indian Refiners Eye Sanctioned Russian Oil Amid Global Marke
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Operation Epic Fury Sparks Gulf Maritime Trade Disruption
Operation Epic Fury Triggers Immediate Disruption Across Maritime Chokepoints in the Gulf At a Glance, the operation triggered immediate disruption a
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Dynacom Tankers Navigate Danger Despite Hormuz Strait Closure
Dynacom Tankers Navigate Danger Despite Official Closure Four vessels managed by Dynacom Tankers have recently entered the Hormuz Strait, which was r
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Russia’s Shadow Fleet Keeps Oil Exports Flowing Despite Sanctions
Russia’s Shadow Fleet and Oil Exports – GIS Reports Since 2022, sweeping Western sanctions have reshaped but not halted Russia’s global oil exports
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US Seizes Sanctioned Tanker ‘Skipper’ with $150M Oil Cargo in Crackdown
Moves to Permanently Seize Sanctioned Tanker ‘Skipper’ and $150M Oil Cargo The U
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US Seizes Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean, Third Interdiction Amid Venezuela Sanctions
Forces Board and Seize Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean The Pentagon confirmed Tuesday that U
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UK Designates 50 Ships on Invasion Anniversary as EU 20th Package Stalls
On February 24, 2026, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office added 297 entries to its Russia sanctions list: 240 entities, 7 individuals, and 50 ships. The UK Russia vessel sanctions round on February 24, 2026 is unusually large for this regime; 50 ship specifications in a single action. FleetLeaks has processed all 50 into…
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Russian Fuel Tanker Heads for Cuba Amid US Sanctions Enforcement
Russian Fuel Tanker Heads Towards Cuba Amid US Sanctions Enforcement A Chinese-owned MR tanker appears to have loaded a cargo of Russian fuel and is
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Russia’s $90B Oil Smuggling Network Exposed: Sanctions Regimes Face Maritime Challenge
International Sanctions Regimes Face Sophisticated Maritime Smuggling Challenge The Global Economics of Shadow Maritime Operations International san
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Russia’s Economy in Crisis as War Enters Fourth Year
Russia’s Economy in Crisis as War Enters Fourth Year The war in Ukraine, which pits Moscow against Kiev, has entered its fourth year, and Russia’s ec
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India Seizes Three US-Sanctioned Tankers Linked to Iran
India Seizes Three US-Sanctioned Tankers Linked to Iran India has seized three U
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Europe Considers Seizing Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers Amid Ongoing Tensions
European Defence Leaders Convene to Discuss Seizing Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers On February 14, 2026, a pivotal meeting took place on the sidelines
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Russian “Ghost Fleet” Expands Off Sardinian Coast Amid Sanctions
Russian “Ghost Fleet” Expands Amid Sanctions: Three Ships Spotted Off Sardinian Coast The Russian “ghost fleet,” a vast network of merchant vessels a
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US Boards Sanctioned Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean After Caribbean Pursuit
US Military Boards Sanctioned Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean After Pursuit from Caribbean The US military boarded a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian O
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India Seizes “Sanctioned” Oil Tankers Following Indo-U.S. Trade Deal
India Seizes “Sanctioned” Oil Tankers Days After Indo-U
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EU Maintains Sanctions on Russia’s Shadow Fleet Amid Mediterranean Tanker Seizure
EU Maintains Sanctions on Russia’s Shadow Fleet as France Impounds Tanker in Mediterranean According to UATV: On January 28, European Commission spok
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EU to Ban Maritime Services for 43 Vessels Transporting Russian Crude Oil
The European Union has announced plans to introduce a full maritime services ban on Russian crude oil in an effort to replace the current price cap sy
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Sanctioned ‘Shadow’ Tanker Breaches Sanctions in Georgian Waters
Sanctioned ‘Shadow’ Tanker Busts Sanctions via Georgian Waters The oil tanker Silvar (IMO 9291262), a notorious member of Russia’s “shadow fleet,” su
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Putin’s Shadow Fleet: Russia’s Oil Lifeline During War Economy
Putin’s Shadow Fleet: A Strategic Lifeline for Russia’s War Economy Of all the weapons in Vladimir Putin’s arsenal, the most strategically crucial ha
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Ukrainian Sailors Released from US-Detained Tanker Amid Fears of Persecution
Ukrainian Sailors Released from Detained Tanker in the US Sixteen Ukrainian sailors who had been aboard a US-detained “shadow fleet” tanker have alre
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Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker Loses Control in Mediterranean Sea
Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker Loses Control Off Algerian Coast According to TSN
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Maritime Compliance Shifts: Tougher Stress Test Looms in 2026
Compliance Landscape Shifts: Maritime Risk Professionals Face Tougher Stress Test in 2026 The compliance landscape doesn’t wait for quarterly reviews
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GRINCH Oil Tanker Grounded in France Amid Suspicions of Russian Shadow Fleet Involvement
GRINCH Oil Tanker Grounded in France Amid Suspicions of Russian Shadow Fleet Involvement In the French port of Marseille-Fos, the oil tanker GRINCH r
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Maritime Defense Firm Tracks Ships Globally to Combat Illicit Activity
Maritime Defense Company Tracks Ships Around Globe Working out of the Maritime Defense and Technology Hub in St
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Mediterranean Tensions Rise as Russian Tankers Emerge
Mediterranean Tensions Rise as Russian Tankers Emerge The war in Ukraine has spilled over beyond its borders, with the Mediterranean becoming a key b
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French Authorities Detain Master of Seized Shadow Fleet Tanker Grinch
French Authorities Detain Master of Seized Shadow Fleet Tanker French prosecutors have ordered the detention of the captain of the shadow fleet tanke
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Judge to Hear Arguments on Halting Minnesota’s Immigration Crackdown after Fatal Shootings
Judge Set to Hear Arguments on Minnesota’s Immigration Crackdown after Fatal Shootings A federal judge will hear arguments Monday on whether she shou
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Russia Accuses US of Delaying Release of Detained Tanker Crew Members
Russian Authorities Accuse US of Delaying Release of Detained Tanker Crew Members Russian authorities have accused the United States of failing to ho
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US Imposes Sanctions on Iran’s “Shadow Fleet” Amid Global Energy Crisis
US Imposes Sanctions on Iran’s “Shadow Fleet” Amid Global Energy Crisis The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has anno
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France Diverts Detained “Shadow Fleet” Tanker for Investigation
French Navy Diverts Detained “Shadow Fleet” Tanker for Investigation The French Navy has diverted the Grinch oil tanker it detained on Thursday towar
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EU and US Impose Sanctions on Iranian-Funded Shipments
EUROPEAN UNION AND US IMPOSE SANCTIONS ON IRANIAN-FUNDED SHIPMENTS The European Union and the United States have stepped up their efforts to crack do
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Treasury Sanctions Iranian Fleet Over Protest Crackdown
Treasury Department Sanctions Iranian Fleet After Crackdown on Protests The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control announced it is ta
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Russian Tankers Adrift in Mediterranean Sea: Shadow Fleet Vessels Lose Control
Shadow Fleet Tankers Adrift in Mediterranean Sea The shadow fleet tanker Progress is adrift in the Mediterranean north of Algeria with a load of more
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French Navy Intercepts Russia-Linked Oil Tanker in Mediterranean Sea
French Navy Intercepts Russia-Linked Oil Tanker in Mediterranean French naval forces intercepted a Russia-linked oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea
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French Navy Seizes Russian Tanker in Mediterranean Sanctions Enforcement
French Navy Seizes Russian Tanker in Mediterranean The French Navy has seized a Russian tanker suspected of flying under a false flag, according to P
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US Forces Seize Sanctioned Tanker Sagitta in Caribbean Waters
US Forces Seize Sanctioned Tanker ‘Sagitta’ in Caribbean The operation was conducted by U
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Sanctioned Tanker Hyperion Heads for English Channel Amid Western Enforcement Concerns
Sanctioned Shadow Fleet Tanker ‘Hyperion’ Heads for English Channel The sanctioned shadow fleet tanker Hyperion has entered the Bay of Biscay and is
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US-Seized Russian Oil Tanker Enters UK Waters for Resupply
US-Seized Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker Enters UK Waters For Resupply A Russia-flagged oil tanker seized by the United States earlier this month has ent
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Maritime Enforcement Measures Against Sanctioned Tankers in Peace and War Explained
Maritime Enforcement Measures Against Sanctioned Tankers and Cargo in Peace and War Retired Navy Captain Raul (Pete) Pedrozo, an expert on the law of
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US Seizes MT Olina Oil Tanker in Caribbean for Sanctioned Venezuelan Oil Transport
US Forces Seize MT Olina Oil Tanker in Caribbean Sea US forces seized the crude oil tanker MT Olina (IMO: 9282479) in the Caribbean Sea on Friday for
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Russia Reflags ‘Shadow Fleet’ Ships Moving Sanctioned Oil at Rising Rate
Shadow Fleet Ships Moving Sanctioned Oil Reflagged to Russia at Rising Rate Forty ships accused of belonging to a large “shadow fleet” moving sanctio
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US, British Forces Seize Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker Off Scotland’s Coast
British Forces Join US Operation to Seize Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker Off Coast of Scotland British forces joined a dramatic US operation to seize a R
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US Sanctions Four Tankers Linked to Venezuela’s Shadow Oil Fleet
US Sanctions Four Tankers for Alleged Links to Venezuela Shadow Fleet The US has sanctioned four oil tankers over alleged involvement in sanctions ev
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Venezuela’s Oil Exports Under Siege: Maritime Sanctions Enforcement Explained
Understanding Sanctions Enforcement Architecture The maritime enforcement of Venezuelan oil sanctions operates through a complex legal framework that
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Shadow Fleet Grows to 600 Vessels Amid Sanctions, World Bank Reports
Shadow Fleet Grows to 600 Vessels, World Bank Reports The dark fleet refers to tankers that use deceptive shipping practices to move sanctioned oil o
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US Sanctions 29 Vessels in Crackdown on Iran’s Shadow Oil Fleet
US Sanctions 29 Vessels In Crackdown On Iran’s Shadow Oil Fleet The U
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EU Sanctions 41 Russian Vessels in “Shadow Fleet” Over Ukraine War
EU sanctions 41 vessels in Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ over Ukraine war The European Union has imposed sanctions on 41 vessels operating in what is known
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US Sanctions 29 Iranian Ships in Crackdown on Petroleum Smuggling
Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sweeping new sanctions targeting Iran’s shadow fleet operations, de
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Venezuela’s Sanctioned Oil Exports Under Scrutiny Amid Mysterious Ship Tracking
Vessel’s Mysterious Activities Raise Concerns Over Sanctioned Oil Exports Under regulations established by a United Nations treaty, vessels exceeding
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US Seizes Rogue Oil Tanker Off Venezuela in Crackdown on Shadow Fleet
Seizes Rogue Oil Tanker Off Venezuela, Signaling New Crackdown on Shadow Fleet The oil tanker was navigating near the coast of Guyana recently when i
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US Seizes Sanctioned Oil Tanker Off Venezuela Coast
US Seizes Sanctioned Oil Tanker Off Venezuela Coast The United States has seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, according to Pre
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US Seizes Oil Tanker Allegedly Carrying Crude from Venezuela and Iran
US Seizes Oil Tanker Allegedly Transporting Crude from Venezuela and Iran US forces have seized a tanker allegedly transporting crude oil from Venezu
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US Seizes Rogue Oil Tanker Off Venezuela in Crackdown on Shadow Fleet
US Seizure of Rogue Oil Tanker Marks New Crackdown on Shadow Fleet The oil tanker Skipper was navigating near the coast of Guyana when its location t
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Sanctions-Evading Oil Tanker Seized Off Venezuela Coast, Tracking Data Reveals
Seized Oil Tanker’s Deceptive Maneuvers Revealed The oil tanker seized by U
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US Seizes Rogue Oil Tanker Off Venezuela in Crackdown on Shadow Fleet
US Seizure of Rogue Oil Tanker Off Venezuela Signals New Crackdown on Shadow Fleet The oil tanker was navigating near the coast of Guyana recently wh
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US Seizes Sanctioned Oil Tanker Off Venezuela Coast, Trump Says
US Seizes Sanctioned Oil Tanker Off Coast of Venezuela, Trump Says The United States has seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, P
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FBI Seizes Sanctioned Oil Tanker Off Venezuela’s Coast in Anti-Terror Effort
US Seizes Sanctioned Oil Tanker off Venezuela’s Coast The United States has seized a sanctioned crude oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in a mult
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US Seizes Sanctioned Oil Tanker Used by Venezuela and Iran
The United States has successfully executed a seizure warrant on a crude oil tanker used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran
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US Seizes Rogue Oil Tanker Off Venezuela in Crackdown on Illegal Crude
US Seizes Rogue Oil Tanker Off Venezuela, Signals New Crackdown on Shadow Fleet The oil tanker was steaming near the coast of Guyana recently when it
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Russia’s Shadow Fleet Undermines Maritime Security with Hybrid Threats
Russia’s Shadow Fleet Undermines Maritime Security The fusion of legitimate state power and organized criminal activity in the maritime domain create
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Russia’s Gas Gamble: LNG Fleet Rises Amid New Global Order
The Rise Of The LNG Dark Fleet As A Symptom Of A New Gas Order – Analysis On 24 February 2022, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine permanently reshaped the
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US Seizes Oil Tanker Off Venezuelan Coast in Anti-Terror Effort
US Seizes Oil Tanker Off Venezuelan Coast The United States seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, President Donald Trump said
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Bulgaria Investigates Stranded Tanker Kairos Amid Winter Weather Challenges
Fire-Damaged Tanker Kairos Remains Offshore Amid Winter Weather Challenges Bulgarian authorities are still seeking answers about how the fire-damaged
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Stranded Oil Tanker Off Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast After Suspected Ukrainian Drone Strike
Sanctioned Oil Tanker Stranded Off Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast After Suspected Ukrainian Strike The oil tanker Kairos has been stranded off the Black
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Sanctioned Tanker Kairos Stranded in Bulgaria Amid Shadow Fleet Concerns
Sanctioned Tanker Kairos Stranded in Bulgaria Raises Pressure on Shadow Fleet Operations Sanctioned tanker Kairos, abandoned after a Ukrainian drone
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Stranded Oil Tanker Off Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast After Suspected Ukrainian Strike
Stranded Oil Tanker Off Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast After Suspected Ukrainian Strike Bulgarian maritime authorities launched efforts to evacuate the c
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Ukraine Targets Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers in Black Sea Airstrike
Ukraine Strikes Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers in Black Sea On the night of November 28, the Ukrainian armed forces deployed so-called Sea Baby Unmanne
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Ukraine Claims Strikes on Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tankers in Black Sea
Ukraine Claims Hit On Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Black Sea Tankers The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) claimed strikes on two ocean-going tankers sanct
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Ukraine Strikes Back: Drones Target Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tankers in Black Sea
Ukraine Strikes Back: Drones Target Russian “Shadow Fleet” Tankers in Black Sea The Ukrainian security services have taken a bold step to disrupt Rus
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Ukraine Strikes Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tankers in Black Sea with Underwater Drones
Ukraine Claims Successful Strikes Against Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tankers in Black Sea Ukraine’s security services have announced that underwater dron
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Indonesia to Auction Sanctioned Arman 114 VLCC with Crude Oil
Indonesia Puts Sanctioned VLCC Up for Auction Indonesia is moving ahead with an auction of the 28-year-old Arman 114 Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC),
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Indonesia to Auction Seized US-Sanctioned Supertanker in 2023
Indonesia Seizes US-Sanctioned Supertanker in 2023 The Indonesian government is auctioning off a US-sanctioned supertanker and its cargo of crude oil
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Russian Uniformed Personnel Spotted on ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tankers in Baltic
Russian Uniformed Personnel Spotted on “Shadow Fleet” Tankers in Baltic The steady flow of Russian “shadow fleet” tankers through the Baltic has unne
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Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ Funding War Effort: How to Stop It
Russo-Ukrainian War Enters Third Year Without End in Sight Three years into the Russo-Ukrainian war, there is no obvious end in sight
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Shipping Industry Faces Legal Risk from Oil Price Cap and LNG Sanctions
Shipping Industry Faces Rising Legal Risk from Oil Price Cap and LNG Sanctions The shipping industry is facing growing legal uncertainty due to the c
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China Creates ‘Shadow Fleet’ to Import Russian Gas Under Sanctions
China Builds Its Own “Shadow Fleet” to Import Russian Gas Under Sanctions China is creating its own “shadow fleet” of vessels to import Russian gas t
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Russian Dark Fleet’s Baltic Operations Expose Sanctions Weaknesses
Russian Dark Fleet’s Baltic Operations Highlight Sanctions System’s Weaknesses The activities of two oilers which regularly refuel Russian dark fleet
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EU Vessel Reaches Pirate-Hijacked Ship Off Somalia with Crew Safe
European Union Vessel Reaches Ship Raided by Pirates Off Somalia A European Union vessel has reached a ship taken by pirates off the coast of Somalia
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Brazil’s Porto Central Mega-Port Project Begins Construction Off Espírito Santo Coast
Porto Central’s Mega-Port Project: A City by the Sea By late 2024, dredgers began carving through the seabed off the coast of Presidente Kennedy, a s
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Russian Oil Transshipped from Sanctioned Tanker to Another Off Mumbai Coast
Unusual Transshipment of Russian Oil from Sanctioned Tanker to Another A tanker carrying crude oil from the sanctioned Rosneft has made an unusual tr
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Baltic Firms Enable Russia’s Shadow Fleet Amid Western Sanctions
Russian Shadow Fleet Continues to Operate Undetected in Baltic Sea Every day, Russian tankers carry billions of dollars’ worth of oil across the Balt
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Russia Conducts Secret LNG Transfer at Sea with Chinese Tanker in “Shadow Fleet”
Russian Gas Liquefaction Transferred Secretly at Sea: First Transfer of LNG from “Shadow Fleet” in Open Waters Moscow has conducted its first-ever sh
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Serbia’s Shadow Fleet: Unusual Transport Phenomena Amid US Sanctions
Unusual Phenomena in Serbian Transport Market In domestic business circles, unusual phenomena are noticeable these days on the market of transport an
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Russia’s Shadow Fleet of Over 500 Tankers Evades Sanctions, Zelensky Reveals
Ukraine’s President Exposes Russia’s Shadow Fleet of 500+ Tankers Evading Sanctions On October 8, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed tha
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Boracay Tanker Departs French Waters Amid Sanctions Investigation
Boracay Tanker Sets Sail from French Waters Amid Sanctions Investigation The Boracay, a tanker suspected of being part of Russia’s “shadow fleet” and
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SVR’s Role in Drone Operations Over Europe: Kovalenko Highlights Threats from Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’
Russian Drones Over European Cities Launched by SVR Under Naryshkin’s Leadership The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has been identified a
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UK Leads in Sanctioning Russian-Controlled Ships Amid Global Tensions
UK Sanctions Russian-Controlled Ships at Record Pace The UK has taken the lead in sanctioning Russian-controlled ships, surpassing both the EU and th
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Shadow Tanker Boracay Again Eludes Authorities, Continues Sailing Despite Sanctions
Shadow Tanker Boracay Again Eludes Authorities The shadow tanker Boracay got back underway late on Thursday, October 2, having yet again eluded the g
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Finnish Court Rules Lack of Jurisdiction in Russian Oil Tanker Case
Finnish Court Rules Lack of Jurisdiction Over Russian Oil Tanker Case A Finnish court has ruled that it lacks jurisdiction to prosecute the oil tanke
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France Detains Captain and First Mate of Shadow Tanker Linked to Denmark Drone Scare
French Authorities Detain Captain and First Mate of Shadow Tanker Linked to Denmark Drone Scare French authorities have detained the captain and firs
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French Authorities Detain Captain and First Officer of Sanctioned Tanker Boracay Suspected of Operating for Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’
French Authorities Detain Captain and First Officer of Sanctioned Tanker Suspected of Operating for Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ French police have arrest
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France Arrests Captain and Officer of Sanctioned Tanker Linked to Russian Shadow Fleet
French Police Arrest Captain and First Officer of Sanctioned Tanker Linked to Russian Shadow Fleet French police have arrested the captain and first
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France Arrests Captain and Officer of Sanctioned Tanker Linked to Russian Shadow Fleet Amid Ongoing Investigation
French Police Arrest Crew Members of Sanctioned Tanker Linked to Russian Shadow Fleet French police have arrested the captain and first officer of a
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French Court Sets Trial Date for Chinese Captain of Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker Amid Investigation into Drone Flights
French Court Sets Trial Date for Chinese Captain of Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker A French court has scheduled an early next year trial for the Chine
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French Navy Boards Blacklisted Russian Tanker Off Western Coast of France
French Navy Boards Blacklisted Russian Tanker Off Western Coast of France The French navy has boarded a blacklisted Russian tanker, the Boracay, off
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US Lawmakers Introduce Sanctions Bill to Target Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ of Oil Tankers
lawmakers have introduced legislation that aims to expand sanctions against Russian energy by targeting a collection of older oil tankers used to dodg
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Sanctioned Dark Fleet Owner Settles Following Seafarer’s Death: Implications for Maritime Sanctions Enforcement
A significant development has emerged in the ongoing efforts to combat maritime sanctions evasion, as a sanctioned dark fleet owner has finally paid u
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OFAC Updates Maritime Sanctions Advisory to Focus on Behavioral Risk
OFAC’s Latest Maritime Advisory: Behavioral Risk Takes Center Stage In its latest maritime sanctions advisory, the U
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Emerging Trends in OFAC’s Maritime Sanctions Enforcement
Maritime Sanctions Enforcement Trends Emerge Pole Star Global, in collaboration with Blackstone Compliance Services, has released a whitepaper titled
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UK Imposes Sanctions on 135 Russian Oil Tankers and 2 Shipping Companies Linked to Shadow Fleet
UK Imposes Sanctions on 135 Russian Oil Tankers and Two Shipping Companies The United Kingdom imposed new sanctions on July 21 targeting 135 Russian
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Malta’s Commitment to Multilateralism and Maritime Governance
Here is a detailed summary of the article: Malta has consistently demonstrated its commitment to responsible and innovative multilateralism by playin
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Med Sea Eagle: A Stark Reminder of the Human Cost of Maritime Lawlessness
Here is a detailed summary of the article: The Med Sea Eagle, a cargo ship with an IMO number, has become a symbol of lawlessness and impunity on the
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Hydor Staff Temporarily Step Down Amid Investigation into Alleged Insurance Irregularities
The staff members of Oslo-based insurer Hydor have temporarily stepped down amid an ongoing investigation into the company’s alleged involvement in th
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US Advocates for Enhanced Maritime Security Against Terrorism at UN Debate
Here is a detailed summary of the maritime sanctions article: The United States has taken decisive action to strengthen maritime security and defend
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UK Imposes Sanctions on Russia’s Shadow Fleet, Targeting 18 Ships
The United Kingdom has recently announced a new set of sanctions aimed at disrupting Russia’s shadow fleet operations and oil trade
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OFAC Escalates Maritime Sanctions Enforcement with New Advisory
The Office of Foreign Assets Control’s (OFAC) April 2025 advisory marks a significant escalation in maritime sanctions enforcement, building on the fo
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OFAC Issues Maritime Sanctions Advisory: Implications of ‘Know Your Vessel’ Compliance
The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued a new maritime sanctions advisory that signals a significant shift in compliance
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Zelensky Imposes Sanctions on Russia’s Shadow Fleet Financing War Efforts
Zelensky Announces Sanctions Against Russia’s Shadow Fleet President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a new sanctions package targeting Russia’s “shadow
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Germany Seizes Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker in Baltic Sea
German Government Seizes Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker in Baltic Sea The German government has confiscated a tanker stranded in the Baltic Sea linked
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US Sanctions Chinese Refinery and Shipping Firms in Iranian Oil Crackdown
The United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken a significant step in its efforts to crack down on Ir
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EU Imposes 16th Sanctions Package on Russia Amid Ukraine Invasion
The maritime sanctions landscape has become increasingly complex, with the United States, Europe, and the UK taking different approaches to imposing p
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Baltic Sea Cable Cut Raises Concerns Over Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Sabotage
Recent incidents in the Baltic Sea have raised concerns about Russia’s alleged involvement in sabotaging undersea infrastructure, highlighting the cou
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G7 Launches Maritime Sanctions Taskforce to Counter Russia’s Oil Evasion
In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the G7 has implemented a range of sanctions aimed at restricting the Kremlin’s revenue from oil and energ
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US OFAC Sanctions Maritime Vessels and Companies in August 2023
In August 2024, the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took significant action against maritime sanctions, designating 10 new vessels and 4 sh
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Maritime Trade Developments: IRGC Seizes MSC Aries and Impacts on Global Trade
Here is a detailed summary of the maritime sanctions article: In recent weeks, there have been several significant developments in the maritime trade
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Navigating the Complexities of Maritime Sanctions: Factors, Challenges, and Regulatory Interplay
Here is a detailed summary of the article: The maritime sanctions landscape has undergone significant changes, with four key factors influencing the
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Rising Maritime Sanctions Evasion: Insights from Pole Star Global on Sophisticated Tactics
The maritime industry is facing a new era of sanctions evasion challenges, particularly in the form of deceptive shipping practices (DSPs) such as AIS
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Maritime Sanctions Landscape Shifts: Organizations Must Reassess Risk Exposure
The maritime sanctions landscape has undergone significant changes in recent years, driven by efforts to combat the illegal transport of goods and cir
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CNS Hosts International Program on North Korea Sanctions in Washington, DC
The Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) recently hosted a week-long residential program on North Korea sanctions in Washington, DC, bringing tog
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Maritime Industry Faces Sanctions Compliance Risks Amid Global Tensions
Here is a detailed 5-7 paragraph summary of the maritime sanctions article: Sanctions are a crucial foreign policy tool used by governments and inter
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Sanctions Risks Mount as Deceptive Shipping Practices Emerge Amid Russian Sanctions
Sanctions Risks: Deceptive Shipping Practices The maritime sector is facing a constant and evolving threat from sanctions risks, which are exacerbate
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The Importance of Maritime Due Diligence in Regulatory Compliance
Here is a detailed 5-7 paragraph summary of the maritime sanctions article: The importance of maritime due diligence cannot be overstated in today’s
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Sanctions Compliance: A Proactive Flywheel Approach to Risk Management
Here is a detailed 5-7 paragraph summary of the article: The energy and trade sectors require effective sanctions compliance to operate successfully
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Sanctions Evasion: LPG Tankers Set Sail for Syria Despite International Restrictions
Here is a detailed summary of the article: The recent activities of three liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers have raised concerns about sanctions-
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US Imposes New Sanctions on Iranian Oil: Key Developments and Compliance Challenges
Here is a detailed 5-7 paragraph summary of the maritime sanctions article: As of May 2, any party involved in the consumption or facilitation of Ira
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Evaluating Turkey’s Maritime Sanctions Against Crimea Occupation
The Effectiveness of Maritime Sanctions in Relation to the Occupation of Crimea: “The Turkish List” In November 2016, Ukrainian Parliament Speaker An
