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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Everest Energy at Koryak
Energy

Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ Loads First LNG in Eight Months Signaling Breakthrough in Search for Buyer

After months of inactivity Russia’s nascent fleet of sanctioned LNG carriers is on the move again. The 79,800-cbm Arctic Mulan (ex-Mulan) pulled alongside

June 4, 2025
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Friday, May 30, 2025
LNG carrier in dense fog
Shipping

Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ Readies for Summer as Sanctioned LNG Carriers Receive Permits for Arctic Route

In recent days at least a half-dozen sanctioned LNG carriers have received permits to sail Russia’s Northern Sea Route this summer. The vessels include last

May 30, 2025
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks, as he signs executive orders and proclamations in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington
Shipping

Trump Warns Putin “Playing with Fire”

In the wake of Russia’s largest aerial assault of the Ukraine war, U.S. President Donald Trump issued stark warnings to Vladimir Putin, saying the

May 27, 2025
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Mitsui OSK Seeks Japan’s Help as EU Sanctions LNG Tankers
News

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

May 27, 2025
Total Views: 1170

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
EU Sanctions Three MOL Gas Carriers Associated With Russia’s Yamal LNG
Shipping

EU Sanctions Three MOL Gas Carriers Associated With Russia’s Yamal LNG

In a surprise move the EU significantly tightened its sanctions against Russia’s liquefied natural gas sector. Brussels’ 17th sanctions package announced

May 21, 2025
Total Views: 2277

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
EU Targets Nearly 200 ‘Shadow Fleet’ Vessels in Largest-Ever Sanctions Package, U.S. on Sidelines
Shipping

EU Targets Nearly 200 ‘Shadow Fleet’ Vessels in Largest-Ever Sanctions Package, U.S. on Sidelines

The European Union has adopted its 17th sanctions package against Russia – its most comprehensive round yet. With today’s addition of 189 shadow fleet

May 20, 2025
Total Views: 1537

Russia’s Crude Exports Slip While Ships Seek to Avoid Detection 
Energy

Russia’s Crude Exports Slip While Ships Seek to Avoid Detection 

Russia's oil exports are becoming increasingly difficult to track as the tankers moving the barrels disappear from digital tracking systems. Moscow’s exports

May 20, 2025
Total Views: 1037

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Stock photo of an oil tanker moored at sea
Shipping

OFAC Adds Multiple Shipping Entities and Two Vessels to SDN List in Iran-Linked Sanctions Update

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has expanded its Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List to include

May 13, 2025
Total Views: 898

Thursday, May 8, 2025
LNG carrier in dense fog
Shipping

Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ LNG Carriers Find Sanctions Reprieve in Chinese Maintenance Yard

Russia’s LNG shadow fleet continues to make moves in preparation for the upcoming Arctic summer shipping season. A second sanctioned LNG carrier has arrived

May 8, 2025
Total Views: 993

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Satellite image shows ships loading cargo in North Korea
Shipping

U.S. Moves to Designate Six Ships in UN Bid to Expose North Korea Sanctions Evasion

The United States announced plans to nominate multiple vessels for designation over violations of UN sanctions against North Korea, following revelations of

May 7, 2025
Total Views: 1678

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Russia Reflags, Renames Sanctioned ‘Shadow Fleet’ LNG Tankers Ahead of Suspected Arctic LNG 2 Startup
Energy

Russia Reflags, Renames Sanctioned ‘Shadow Fleet’ LNG Tankers Ahead of Suspected Arctic LNG 2 Startup

Four ice-strengthened newbuild LNG carriers have been reflagged to the Russian Federation along with name changes. The vessels are part of Russia’s emerging

April 30, 2025
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Monday, April 28, 2025
tanker at sea
Shipping

US Treasury Targets Three Tankers for Delivering Oil Products to Houthi-Controlled Ports

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken action against three vessels and their owners for delivering

April 28, 2025
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG Project Awakens After Winter With Gas Flaring Visible at Both Production Lines
Energy

Sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG Project Awakens After Winter With Gas Flaring Visible at Both Production Lines

Russia has apparently turned the lights back on at its sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 plant. Images taken by the European Sentinel 2 satellite reveal flaring at both

April 8, 2025
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Friday, April 4, 2025
Russian Oil Stuck On India-Banned Ship Finds New Tanker
Energy

Russian Oil Stuck On India-Banned Ship Finds New Tanker

A cargo of Russian crude that was on a ship rejected by Indian port authorities is now being transferred to another tanker, ship-tracking data show, a sign of

April 4, 2025
Total Views: 3658

Monday, March 31, 2025
Stock photo of an oil tanker moored at sea
Shipping

Panama Deregisters Over 100 Sanctioned Vessels in Major Compliance Crackdown

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has taken action by deregistering 107 vessels from its registry due to international sanctions violations, with an

March 31, 2025
Total Views: 2249

Yamal LNG ship-to-ship transfer
Energy

Russia Conducts Rare Double Ship-to-Ship LNG Transfer to Circumvent Latest EU Sanctions

Just days after the EU banned the transshipment of Russian liquefied natural gas, Russia deployed four LNG carriers for an unusual double ship-to-ship transfer

March 31, 2025
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Friday, March 28, 2025
Russia’s First Domestically Constructed LNG Carrier Faces Delays as Sea Trials Drag On
Shipbuilding

Russia’s First Domestically Constructed LNG Carrier Faces Delays as Sea Trials Drag On

The Arc7 ice-class LNG tanker Alexey Kosygin, launched late last year, has yet to complete sea and mooring trials. For much of winter the vessel has been

March 28, 2025
Total Views: 2500

Thursday, March 27, 2025
Iran Oil-Filled Tankers Build Up Off Malaysia as Sanctions Mount
Energy

Iran Oil-Filled Tankers Build Up Off Malaysia as Sanctions Mount

Close to a dozen US-sanctioned tankers are idling off Malaysia with Iranian crude, with some having been stationed in the oil-transfer hub for more than a

March 27, 2025
Total Views: 1137

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Russian Oil tanker exiting Black Sea
Energy

Russian Oil Freight Rates From Baltic Ports to India Ease as More Western Shipowners Return

Freight rates for Russian oil supplies from its Baltic ports to India are declining from recent record highs amid an increase in offers from Western shipowners

March 26, 2025
Total Views: 1720

Global Shipping Insurance May Shift If Russia Sanctions End, Bimco Says
Shipping

Global Shipping Insurance May Shift If Russia Sanctions End, Bimco Says

The global shipping industry should be open to working with a new group of insurers that emerged to support Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, provided they

March 26, 2025
Total Views: 1391