Russian shipping News

Many Russian Ships Switch Flags to Other Countries, Possibly to Avoid Sanctions

Many more Russian-flagged vessels than usual switched their flags to other countries in March, possibly to conceal their ties to Moscow and avoid being caught up in sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine, according to maritime consultancy Windward Ltd. A …

Mediterranean Marine Fuel Suppliers Stop Serving Russian Ships: Sources

Marine fuel sellers have stopped serving vessels flying the Russian flag at major European hubs including Spain and Malta in another blow to Moscow’s exports, five industry sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Losing access to refueling points …

Russian Tankers Are Going Dark, Raising Concerns of Sanctions Evasion

Russian tankers carrying oil chemicals and oil products are increasingly concealing their movements, a phenomenon that some maritime experts warn could signal attempts to evade unprecedented sanctions prompted by the invasion of Ukraine. In the week ended March 25, there …