Tag: Ukraine

European Union member states have agreed on a 14th set of sanctions against Russia in response to its actions in Ukraine, which notably includes new restrictions targeting Russian gas, Reuters highlights.

Denmark is exploring options to prevent a fleet of tankers, known as a "shadow fleet," from transporting Russian oil through the Baltic Sea, the country announced on 17th June, Reuters highlights.

The European Union is proposing to sanction Russia’s oil-shipping giant Sovcomflot PJSC in a move to limit the Kremlin’s ability to finance its war against Ukraine, according to a document seen by Bloomberg. 

Russian tankers, a segment of what's referred to as the "shadow fleet," have been linked to approximately 50 incidents in the last three years, as reported by Allianz. This information sets the stage for a forthcoming comprehensive report on maritime risks scheduled for publication later in the month.

Stella Maris has warned of the escalating dangers faced by seafarers navigating through the Red and Black Seas en route to Ukraine.

According to sources from the European Union, the European Commission is likely to suggest imposing penalties on vessels transporting North Korean military equipment to Russia, as well as on tankers that violate the G7's price limit for Russian oil, Reuters highlights.

Seafarer charity Stella Maris is warning that Ukrainian seafarers are experiencing increased levels of loneliness and depression amid fears of conscription if they return home as the war enters its third year.

According to news, EU members approved a 13th package of sanctions against Russia in relation to Ukraine.

According to Risk Intelligence, shipping operations in the northern Black Sea has been hampered by local weather conditions during the winter months. This has affected military operations as well, which poses an interesting question: has the winter weather decreased the security threats to shipping?

A Ukrainian security agency is said to have carried out a drone strike on a gas company facility located at a Baltic Sea port in Russia.