Tag: Russian shadow fleet
The Hidden Russian Fleet: A Lucrative Opportunity for Western Shipowners
Over 200 tankers previously owned by Western nations are now part of Russia’s shadow fleet, profiting their former owners. An international investigation revealed that German shipping companies sold eleven of…
New Oil Tanker Accident Near Rügen Following “Eventin” Catastrophe
Over the weekend, an incident involving the oil tanker ‘Jazz’ near the stranded ‘Eventin’ raised concerns of sabotage. The ‘Jazz’, carrying Russian crude oil, faced machinery failures multiple times, particularly…
Emerging Threats: The Shadow Fleet in the Baltic Sea and Its Implications for Regional Security
Last year, nearly a thousand Russian ‘shadow ships’ navigated the Baltic Sea, evading sanctions and posing threats to European infrastructure, alarming local observers in Estonia. Residents in Käsmu, like Kalle…
Concerns Rise Over Russian Shadow Fleet Amid Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Concerns have arisen following the reported damage to an underwater cable in the Baltic Sea, suspected to be an act of Russian sabotage. Finnish authorities are investigating a detained oil…
Russian Shadow Fleet Vessel Allegedly Damages Five Underwater Cables in Baltic Sea, Finnish Police Launch Sabotage Investigation
On December 25, disturbances were reported in undersea cables connecting Finland and Estonia, prompting investigations into potential sabotage. Authorities are scrutinizing the oil tanker “Eagle S,” which passed near the…