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EU imposes new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet

EU imposes new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 19, 2025 | Maritime regulations, News, Shipping, Tankers

On 15 December, the European Union (EU) adopted new sanctions against Russia, primarily aimed at the Russian shadow fleet. Additional individuals and companies have also been added to the sanctions list. The Russian shadow fleet consists of hundreds of oil tankers...
Damen Shipyards prosecuted for bribery and sanction violations

Damen Shipyards prosecuted for bribery and sanction violations

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 6, 2025 | Maritime regulations, News, Shipbuilding

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) has decided to criminally prosecute Damen Shipyards Gorinchem and Damen Naval Shipyards for bribery, forgery and money laundering. This happened around the sale of ships abroad, according to the prosecution. (Former) board...
‘Tanker sanctions have had no effect on Russian oil exports’

‘Tanker sanctions have had no effect on Russian oil exports’

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 23, 2024 | Maritime regulations, News, Shipping, Tankers

Backlisting vessels by the OFAC and the European Union for breaching the Russian oil price cap has been successful in removing them from the fleet of ships exporting Russian crude oil, but it has had no impact on overall Russian crude oil exports, with more new ships...
EU seeks to tackle illegal ship-to-ship transfers and abuse of AIS

EU seeks to tackle illegal ship-to-ship transfers and abuse of AIS

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 30, 2023 | Maritime regulations, News, Shipping

In a new package of sanctions against Russia, the European Union (EU) wants to address ship-to-ship transfers and ships that manipulate or turn off their navigation tracking system in order to avoid sanctions. Ships suspected of such actions will be banned from...
Heesen Yachts manages to sever ties with Russian owner after all

Heesen Yachts manages to sever ties with Russian owner after all

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 20, 2022 | News, Ship design, Shipbuilding, Yachts

Earlier, a notary refused to sign off on a deal that would transfer the shares of Heesen Yachts’ owner, Russian oligarch Vagit Alekperov, to a Dutch foundation. However, after changes were made to the proposal, it was approved, meaning the yacht builder is now...
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