UK Sanctions Hit Russian Shadow Fleet: A New Wave of Measures

Britain has sanctioned five ships and two shipping companies under its Russian sanctions regime. Earlier this month, the UK targeted 10 ships in Russia's 'shadow fleet' that engage in illicit practices to evade Western oil restrictions. The latest sanctions affect White Fox Ship Management and Ocean Speedstar Solutions, along with five ships.

Britain has intensified its Russian sanctions regime by targeting five ships and two shipping entities.

This action follows recent sanctions imposed on 10 vessels connected to Russia's 'shadow fleet,' accused of using illicit methods to circumvent Western restrictions on oil exports. Russia has disregarded these Western pressures, leading to an increase in unregulated and uninsured tankers.

Specifically, White Fox Ship Management and Ocean Speedstar Solutions OPC, along with ships Asya Energy, Pioneer, North Sky, SCF La Perouse, and Nova Energy, are now under British sanctions.

(With inputs from agencies.)