Russia's Shadow Tanker Fleet

gCaptain’s full coverage of the “shadow tanker” fleet being used to transport sanctioned Russian oil exports to global markets.


Sunday, January 4, 2026
Photo of the MT Qendil aground in Turkey
News

Shadow Fleet Tanker ‘Qendil’ Runs Aground in Turkey Following Ukrainian Drone Strike

The Russian “shadow fleet” oil tanker Qendil ran aground off Turkey’s Bozcaada island on Sunday while transiting from Alia?a to Yalova,

January 4, 2026
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Tuesday, December 16, 2025
An aerial view shows the oil tanker named Boracay (also called Pushpa)
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Sweden Confirms Armed Guards Aboard Russian Shadow Tankers

Sweden’s Navy has confirmed that armed personnel in military uniforms are aboard oil tankers belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet operating in the

December 16, 2025
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Monday, December 1, 2025
Panama-flagged oil tanker Mersin transits Bosphorus in Istanbul
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Mersin Tanker Hit By ‘External Explosions’ Off Senegal, Ship Manager Confirms

The Panama-flagged tanker M/T Mersin suffered four external explosions while at anchor off Dakar, Senegal, on November 27, marking the latest in a series of

December 1, 2025
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Tuesday, October 7, 2025
An aerial view shows the oil tanker named Boracay (also called Pushpa)
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Denmark Tightens Oversight of Shadow Fleet Tankers in Strategic Baltic Gateway

The Danish government has announced strengthened environmental oversight of tankers at Skagen Anchorage, a critical hub for Baltic Sea shipping traffic that

October 7, 2025
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Friday, October 3, 2025
An aerial view shows the oil tanker named Boracay (also called Pushpa)
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Sanctioned Tanker Boracay Sets Sail After French Raid

The Boracay, a tanker under Western sanctions on suspicion of being part of Russia's "shadow fleet" and also facing a separate investigation by French

October 3, 2025
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Thursday, October 2, 2025
An aerial view shows the oil tanker named Boracay (also called Pushpa)
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Sanctioned Tanker’s Captain Arrested in France as Danish Drone Mystery Deepens

French police have arrested the Chinese captain of a sanctioned tanker suspected of operating for Russia's "shadow fleet," authorities said on Thursday, after

October 2, 2025
Total Views: 2023

Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Stock photo of a tanker at sea
News

French Commandos Board Suspected ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker Off Saint-Nazaire

French military personnel have boarded the oil tanker Boracay, which is suspected of belonging to the so-called shadow fleet involved in the Russian oil trade,

October 1, 2025
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Thursday, August 7, 2025
Tanker EVENTIN adrift in the Baltic Sea
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Norway Launches Insurance Checks to Counter Shadow Fleet

Norway on Thursday announced a new initiative calling on foreign-registered oil tankers in Norwegian economic zones to voluntarily provide insurance

August 7, 2025
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Monday, July 21, 2025
Tanker EVENTIN adrift in the Baltic Sea
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U.K. Sanctions 135 Tankers in Sweeping Crackdown on Russia’s Shadow Fleet

The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on 137 targets linked to Russia’s energy sector, including 135 oil tankers operating as part of Putin’s

July 21, 2025
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Monday, April 28, 2025
The Kozmino oil port in eastern Russia
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Greek Shippers Return to Russian Oil Market as Prices Slip Below G7 Cap

Greek shipowners are returning to Russia's Urals oil market as the price slides below the Western price cap of $60 per barrel, allowing them to provide

April 28, 2025
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Tuesday, February 11, 2025
An aerial view shows an SCF tanker at the crude oil terminal Kozmino on the shore of Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia August 12, 2022
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Tanker With Oil From Sanctioned Russian Producer Idles Off India

An oil tanker carrying crude from a Russian producer that was recently sanctioned by the US has been floating off West Coast of India for two days, raising a

February 11, 2025
Total Views: 1578

Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Oil tanker Eagle S suspected of the disruption of the Finland-Estonia electrical link Estlink 2.Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/via REUTERS
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UK Launches AI-Powered Maritime Surveillance System to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet in Baltic

In response to recent damage to critical undersea infrastructure, the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) has activated an advanced AI-powered surveillance

January 7, 2025
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Friday, January 3, 2025
Finnish Coast Guard Uisko keeps watch on oil tanker Eagle S anchored near the Kilpilahti port in Porvoo, on the Gulf of Finland
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Finnish Court Upholds Seizure of Russian Oil Tanker Amid Cable Probe

A Finnish court on Friday denied a request for the release of an oil tanker suspected by police of damaging an undersea power line and four telecommunications

January 3, 2025
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Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Supertanker Ceres I detained in Malaysia
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UK Leads Global Crackdown on Russia’s Shadow Fleet with New Sanctions

The UK government has announced comprehensive measures targeting illicit oil shipping while bolstering Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. The UK has

December 17, 2024
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Monday, December 16, 2024
An aerial view shows an SCF tanker at the crude oil terminal Kozmino on the shore of Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia August 12, 2022
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EU Expands Maritime Sanctions: 52 New Vessels Added to Russia’s Shadow Fleet Blacklist

The European Union has unveiled its 15th package of restrictive measures, specifically targeting Putin’s shadow fleet and maritime circumvention efforts.

December 16, 2024
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Saturday, December 14, 2024
The oil tanker Minerva Virgo, docked at the oil terminal, is seen after leaving a Russian port around the time that nation invaded Ukraine in late February. REUTERS/Bjoern Kils/File Photo
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Yellen Won’t Rule Out Sanctions On Chinese Banks, Curbs On ‘Dark Fleet’ Oil Tankers

By David Lawder, Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Dec 13 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Reuters on Friday that the U.S. is looking at

December 14, 2024
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Supertanker Ceres I detained in Malaysia
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Yellen: Soft Oil Market Opens Door to Squeeze Russia Further

The United States is continuing to look for creative ways to reduce Russia's oil revenue and lower global demand for oil creates an opportunity for more

December 11, 2024
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024
wave breaking over tanker
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Frontline CEO Warns of Shadow Fleet’s Impact on Tanker Market

Frontline plc posted a profit of $60.5 million in the third quarter of 2024 despite challenging market conditions. The tanker shipping giant reported revenues

November 27, 2024
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Monday, November 25, 2024
Stock photo of an oil tanker moored at sea
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UK Cracks Down on Russia’s Shadow Fleet with Largest Sanctions Package to Date

The UK has sanctioned 30 vessels from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” representing a decisive move to curtail Russia’s ability to fund its war in

November 25, 2024
Total Views: 2914

Thursday, October 31, 2024
The picture provided by The Finnish Border Guard shows Finnish Border Guard's offshore patrol vessel Turva guarding on October 11, 2023 at sea near the place where damaged Balticconnector gas pipeline is pinpointed at the Gulf of Finland. Lehtikuva/FINNISH BORDER GUARD via REUTERS
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Finland Warns of Russia’s Satellite Jamming and Tanker Spoofing in Baltic Sea

HELSINKI, Oct 31 (Reuters) – Finland’s Coast Guard said it has detected constant disturbances to satellite navigation signals in the Baltic Sea

October 31, 2024
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