Tag: oil tankers

Ceasefire in the Red Sea offers glimmer of hope amid conflict

Ceasefire in the Red Sea offers glimmer of hope amid conflict

August 29, 2024 |

In Greece, Proto Thema reports in a significant development, the Houthi rebels have agreed to a temporary ceasefire to allow the safe towage of the severely compromised MV Sounion, a Greek-owned oil tanker, to a secure port. The decision came after intense diplomatic efforts involving the European Union and Iranian officials, highlighting a rare moment […]

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Denmark Explores Measures Against Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’

Denmark Explores Measures Against Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’

June 19, 2024 |

In Denmark, Reuters reports Denmark is considering steps to prevent a fleet of older tankers that often lack recent inspections and proper maintenance known as the “shadow fleet,” from transporting Russian oil through the Baltic Sea. These vessels operate with unclear ownership and insufficient insurance coverage, posing significant environmental risks. Approximately one-third of Russia’s seaborne […]

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