On Oct. 17, UK GVT issued sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet.
UK GVT announced new sanctions against 18 Russian oil tankers and 4 liquified natural gas tankers – the largest sanctions action to date against Putin’s shadow fleet.
Follows UK GVT Sep. 2024 announced crackdown on shadow oil fleet, see #225784.
18 more shadow fleet ships will be barred from UK ports and unable to access world-leading British maritime services, bringing the total of oil tankers sanctioned to 43.
The shadow fleet seeks to undermine sanctions and poses a clear and present danger.
Environmental risks on coastlines as a result of its flagrant violation of basic safety standards, but also risks to security of global trade – the lifeblood of economic growth.
Announcement comes as US and Canada have united in support of European Political Community (EPC)Call to Action, see #220094, demonstrating a shared determination to address the risks that the shadow fleet poses to the environment, etc.
