Zombie Ships Slip Through Irans Blockade
#StraitOfHormuz #ShadowFleetThree 'zombie' ships, officially scrapped, used false identities to pass Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade. They likely paid a $2m fee via a Tehran-approved route, exploiting a new 'non-hostile' vessel exemption amid the ongoing conflict. read more
Shadow Fleet Defies Closure of Key Oil Strait
#ShadowFleet #StraitOfHormuzDespite Iran's threats, a 'shadow fleet' of tankers still navigates the closed Strait of Hormuz. These vessels operate outside international regulations, exploiting voluntary maritime systems to transport oil amid conflict and sanctions. read more
Sweden Boards Suspected Shadow Fleet Ship in Baltic
#Sweden #ShadowFleetSweden boarded the Caffa, a cargo ship in the Baltic Sea suspected of being stateless. This action is part of increased insurance checks targeting Russia's aging "shadow fleet" used to circumvent sanctions on oil and grain shipments. read more
UK Sanctions Insurer Over Russian Oil Fleet
#UKSanctions #ShadowFleetThe UK sanctioned New Zealand insurer Maritime Mutual for insuring Russian oil tankers in the 'shadow fleet,' facilitating billions in trade. The action includes asset freezes and is part of nearly 300 new measures against Russia. read more
UK Threatens to Seize Russian-Linked Shadow Fleet Tankers
#UKRussiaTensions #ShadowFleetThe UK threatens to seize a Russia-linked shadow fleet oil tanker, escalating tensions. Military options with NATO allies are identified. This follows recent seizures of sanctioned vessels used to circumvent oil restrictions. read more