👮🚢Norway's Environmental Inspectorate Reported Massive Oil Spills by Shadow Fleet
Representatives of Norway's Environmental Inspectorate said that the number of oil spills involving Russian ships has increased sharply recently. Over the past year, at least ten ships have been unhindered in the North Sea after dumping oil.
This shows that tankers of the Russian shadow fleet continue to dump oil off the coast of Europe. According to preliminary estimates, cleaning up the sea from one large oil spill left by a tanker could cost up to one and a half billion euros.
Representatives of the inspectorate say that it is necessary to strengthen measures to combat Russian tankers, in particular, to increase the number of technical inspections of ships, which should be carried out directly in the open sea.
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Representatives of Norway's Environmental Inspectorate said that the number of oil spills involving Russian ships has increased sharply recently. Over the past year, at least ten ships have been unhindered in the North Sea after dumping oil.
This shows that tankers of the Russian shadow fleet continue to dump oil off the coast of Europe. According to preliminary estimates, cleaning up the sea from one large oil spill left by a tanker could cost up to one and a half billion euros.
Representatives of the inspectorate say that it is necessary to strengthen measures to combat Russian tankers, in particular, to increase the number of technical inspections of ships, which should be carried out directly in the open sea.
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❗️Oil Spill Threat
The sanctioned tanker RIZVEL, IMO 9331141, is sailing in the Mediterranean Sea under the flag of Sierra Leone. The ship is old (built in 2006) and is sailing without insurance. There is a threat of an oil spill
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The sanctioned tanker RIZVEL, IMO 9331141, is sailing in the Mediterranean Sea under the flag of Sierra Leone. The ship is old (built in 2006) and is sailing without insurance. There is a threat of an oil spill
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🚢❌Environmentalists launch protest against Russian tanker carrying oil to Malta as EU tankers continue to import Russian oil
Greenpeace activists set out in two boats to intercept the Minerva Virgo oil tanker on Tuesday morning as it unloaded its cargo at the port of Valletta. The environmental group, which unfurled a banner reading “War for Oil” in front of the 50,000-ton tanker, had already confronted a Greek-flagged vessel on Sunday as it headed for port.
The organizers of the protest said they were against any movement of Russian oil through European Union waters, saying buying energy from the countries was sponsoring continued war and the destruction of the planet. They called for a crackdown on shadow fleet tankers and a legal ban on buying Russian energy.
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Greenpeace activists set out in two boats to intercept the Minerva Virgo oil tanker on Tuesday morning as it unloaded its cargo at the port of Valletta. The environmental group, which unfurled a banner reading “War for Oil” in front of the 50,000-ton tanker, had already confronted a Greek-flagged vessel on Sunday as it headed for port.
The organizers of the protest said they were against any movement of Russian oil through European Union waters, saying buying energy from the countries was sponsoring continued war and the destruction of the planet. They called for a crackdown on shadow fleet tankers and a legal ban on buying Russian energy.
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⛴📜Greek researchers emphasize the harm of Russian oil tankers
Experts from the University of Athens say that they have found a significant increase in the accident rate of Russian oil ships passing through the Aegean Sea. First of all, this is due to the fact that the tankers of the shadow fleet are actively transferring oil between themselves. They mix official and illegal. Then they are transported as legal goods. These actions are carried out near the Greek islands.
The researchers emphasize that this is a very dangerous practice. Oil is spilled into the sea. Living organisms die, the health of residents worsens. In their opinion, the shadow fleet continues to destroy the nature of Greece. Therefore, they call for increased inspections of oil ships in the Aegean Sea.
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Experts from the University of Athens say that they have found a significant increase in the accident rate of Russian oil ships passing through the Aegean Sea. First of all, this is due to the fact that the tankers of the shadow fleet are actively transferring oil between themselves. They mix official and illegal. Then they are transported as legal goods. These actions are carried out near the Greek islands.
The researchers emphasize that this is a very dangerous practice. Oil is spilled into the sea. Living organisms die, the health of residents worsens. In their opinion, the shadow fleet continues to destroy the nature of Greece. Therefore, they call for increased inspections of oil ships in the Aegean Sea.
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❗️Risk of accident
The sanctioned tanker ZEVS, IMO 9168946, is sailing in the Indian Ocean under the flag of Equatorial Guinea. The ship is very old and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of an oil spill.
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The sanctioned tanker ZEVS, IMO 9168946, is sailing in the Indian Ocean under the flag of Equatorial Guinea. The ship is very old and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of an oil spill.
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⛴⚡️Transport experts protest against the practices of the Russian shadow fleet
A number of European transport experts have protested against the new practices of the Russian shadow fleet. They emphasize their particular danger to the environment.
It became known that the administration of the Russian port of Sabetta has issued an order to allow the reception of gas carriers without an enhanced ice class. In such ships, the tanks with cargo are separated from the sea by only one skin. In the event of a collision, grounding or corrosion, the metal is easily destroyed, which leads to the immediate release of oil or fuel oil into the water.
Experts emphasize the harmfulness of using such ships. They especially emphasize the fact that ships of this type are prohibited from being used according to international maritime law. Researchers support increased efforts to combat shadow fleet tankers, including through technical inspections on the high seas.
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A number of European transport experts have protested against the new practices of the Russian shadow fleet. They emphasize their particular danger to the environment.
It became known that the administration of the Russian port of Sabetta has issued an order to allow the reception of gas carriers without an enhanced ice class. In such ships, the tanks with cargo are separated from the sea by only one skin. In the event of a collision, grounding or corrosion, the metal is easily destroyed, which leads to the immediate release of oil or fuel oil into the water.
Experts emphasize the harmfulness of using such ships. They especially emphasize the fact that ships of this type are prohibited from being used according to international maritime law. Researchers support increased efforts to combat shadow fleet tankers, including through technical inspections on the high seas.
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🚢❌Sydney protests Russian fuel tanker arrival
Australian environmentalists are demanding an end to imports of petroleum products from Russia, saying it is funding the war in Ukraine and destroying the environment.
The protest was held after a Russian tanker carrying petroleum products arrived at Port Botany. According to activists, the Proteus Bohemia is carrying 78,000 tonnes of petrol from Reliance's Jamnagar base to Sydney. The fuel, refined from Russian oil, is estimated to be worth 16 million Australian dollars.
The activists are demanding that the authorities close a loophole in the importation process, ban imports of fuel refined from Russian oil, and call on fuel retailers to clean up their supply chains.
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Australian environmentalists are demanding an end to imports of petroleum products from Russia, saying it is funding the war in Ukraine and destroying the environment.
The protest was held after a Russian tanker carrying petroleum products arrived at Port Botany. According to activists, the Proteus Bohemia is carrying 78,000 tonnes of petrol from Reliance's Jamnagar base to Sydney. The fuel, refined from Russian oil, is estimated to be worth 16 million Australian dollars.
The activists are demanding that the authorities close a loophole in the importation process, ban imports of fuel refined from Russian oil, and call on fuel retailers to clean up their supply chains.
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❗️Oil Spill Threat
The sanctioned tanker STILGAR, IMO 9291250, is sailing in the Mediterranean Sea under the flag of Sierra Leone. The ship is very old (built in 2005) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of an oil spill.
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The sanctioned tanker STILGAR, IMO 9291250, is sailing in the Mediterranean Sea under the flag of Sierra Leone. The ship is very old (built in 2005) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of an oil spill.
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🛢🌬Greek ecologists report air pollution from Russian tankers
According to Greek ecologists, air quality in the Aegean Sea has deteriorated sharply. Analyses show a sharp increase in oil gases in the air. These included gases such as volatile organic compounds and particulates – often called aerosols – containing a myriad of substances, such as dust, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, metals, asbestos and polychlorinated biphenyls.
These pollutants can harm the lungs, making breathing difficult, and worsen cardiovascular problems, contributing to heart attacks, among other health damage.
Studies show that this is a consequence of the passage of oil tankers, which often ply in the Aegean Sea. Ships from the Russian shadow fleet have begun to pass through especially frequently now. In this regard, environmentalists are calling for increased inspections of oil tankers, up to and including their arrests.
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According to Greek ecologists, air quality in the Aegean Sea has deteriorated sharply. Analyses show a sharp increase in oil gases in the air. These included gases such as volatile organic compounds and particulates – often called aerosols – containing a myriad of substances, such as dust, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, metals, asbestos and polychlorinated biphenyls.
These pollutants can harm the lungs, making breathing difficult, and worsen cardiovascular problems, contributing to heart attacks, among other health damage.
Studies show that this is a consequence of the passage of oil tankers, which often ply in the Aegean Sea. Ships from the Russian shadow fleet have begun to pass through especially frequently now. In this regard, environmentalists are calling for increased inspections of oil tankers, up to and including their arrests.
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🌊Experts fear for Mediterranean beach season due to shadow fleet
Representatives of environmental organizations declare an unprecedented increase in oil in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. This applies especially to the area of the island of Rhodes. This is confirmed by representatives of the company PanMarine, which is engaged in collecting oil from the water and its processing.
Some beaches are already fenced off, and access to them is limited. In the future, if this practice continues, the authorities of the coastal regions of Greece and Turkey are ready to close the beaches and suspend the holiday season. According to economists, this could lead to a loss of about 500 million euros in foreign exchange earnings.
The analysis shows that these spots are a consequence of oil transported by shadow fleet tankers in the Aegean Sea. Their number has increased significantly recently. In this regard, environmentalists are calling for an intensified fight against shadow fleet tankers.
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Representatives of environmental organizations declare an unprecedented increase in oil in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. This applies especially to the area of the island of Rhodes. This is confirmed by representatives of the company PanMarine, which is engaged in collecting oil from the water and its processing.
Some beaches are already fenced off, and access to them is limited. In the future, if this practice continues, the authorities of the coastal regions of Greece and Turkey are ready to close the beaches and suspend the holiday season. According to economists, this could lead to a loss of about 500 million euros in foreign exchange earnings.
The analysis shows that these spots are a consequence of oil transported by shadow fleet tankers in the Aegean Sea. Their number has increased significantly recently. In this regard, environmentalists are calling for an intensified fight against shadow fleet tankers.
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❗️Risk of accident
The sanctioned tanker MANDALA, IMO 9299135, is sailing in the Mediterranean Sea under the flag of Cameroon. The ship is old (built in 2006) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of oil spillage
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The sanctioned tanker MANDALA, IMO 9299135, is sailing in the Mediterranean Sea under the flag of Cameroon. The ship is old (built in 2006) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of oil spillage
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⚡️🌞Globally, renewables have saved $377 billion on fossil fuel purchases
On average, the production of 1 MWh of wind energy costs only $33, and solar energy costs $44
Clean energy remains the most competitive in terms of generation costs, and some of its segments have become even cheaper in 2025. So much so that the price of energy produced by 90% of industrial renewable energy projects was lower than generation at new gas-fired power plants. Such an economic advantage contributes to the wider deployment of "green" energy projects and brings tangible bonuses for the economy and the environment.
According to the latest report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), last year alone, the use of renewables made it possible to avoid spending $377 billion on fossil fuel purchases. As a result, 8.4 gigatons of CO2 were not released into the atmosphere.
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On average, the production of 1 MWh of wind energy costs only $33, and solar energy costs $44
Clean energy remains the most competitive in terms of generation costs, and some of its segments have become even cheaper in 2025. So much so that the price of energy produced by 90% of industrial renewable energy projects was lower than generation at new gas-fired power plants. Such an economic advantage contributes to the wider deployment of "green" energy projects and brings tangible bonuses for the economy and the environment.
According to the latest report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), last year alone, the use of renewables made it possible to avoid spending $377 billion on fossil fuel purchases. As a result, 8.4 gigatons of CO2 were not released into the atmosphere.
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💧🌞China has built the world's largest solar-hydrogen power plant
These are not separate installations, each of which performs its own function. They are all combined into an integrated energy complex, designed as a single mechanism. The engine of this system is a 400 MW solar power plant installed above the coastal shoals. It is expected that it will produce 486 GWh of energy per year. This is enough to power 200 thousand households, as well as reduce emissions by 300 thousand tons of CO2 per year.
The second element is an energy storage system of 60 MW or 120 MWh. Its key task is to balance the supply, accumulating energy at the peak of solar generation and releasing it when the sun sets.
The final element is a plant for the production of "green" hydrogen with a capacity of 1,500 m3 per hour. This is 482 tons per year. Solar energy splits water into hydrogen and oxygen, meaning the only by-product from production is oxygen molecules.
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These are not separate installations, each of which performs its own function. They are all combined into an integrated energy complex, designed as a single mechanism. The engine of this system is a 400 MW solar power plant installed above the coastal shoals. It is expected that it will produce 486 GWh of energy per year. This is enough to power 200 thousand households, as well as reduce emissions by 300 thousand tons of CO2 per year.
The second element is an energy storage system of 60 MW or 120 MWh. Its key task is to balance the supply, accumulating energy at the peak of solar generation and releasing it when the sun sets.
The final element is a plant for the production of "green" hydrogen with a capacity of 1,500 m3 per hour. This is 482 tons per year. Solar energy splits water into hydrogen and oxygen, meaning the only by-product from production is oxygen molecules.
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🚢❌Activists tried to block tankers with Russian oil
Activists from environmental organizations tried to block blocked an oil tanker in the Bosphorus. The vessel GELOR , IMO 9185528 arrived from Russia with 100 thousand tons of Urals crude oil and tried to transfer the oil to a larger tanker Pertamina Prime.
Activists on kayaks and inflatable boats tried to block the movement of the tanker, preventing the oil from being pumped from one ship to another. However, the tanker's security opened fire and prevented the participants from participating in the action.
They called for a complete boycott of the Russian oil fleet, which, in their opinion, contributes to the spread of wars and the destruction of the planet.
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Activists from environmental organizations tried to block blocked an oil tanker in the Bosphorus. The vessel GELOR , IMO 9185528 arrived from Russia with 100 thousand tons of Urals crude oil and tried to transfer the oil to a larger tanker Pertamina Prime.
Activists on kayaks and inflatable boats tried to block the movement of the tanker, preventing the oil from being pumped from one ship to another. However, the tanker's security opened fire and prevented the participants from participating in the action.
They called for a complete boycott of the Russian oil fleet, which, in their opinion, contributes to the spread of wars and the destruction of the planet.
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⛴Researchers highlight the dangers of the shadow fleet
Researchers from the University of Naples have stated the significant threats posed by a number of shadow fleet practices. First of all, we are talking about oil transshipment on the high seas, when oil is transferred from one tanker to another.
Such oil transshipment operations on the high seas pose a significant environmental threat, allowing the aggressor to hide the origin of the raw material, evade international control and ensure its supply to third countries, bypassing sanctions.
These actions pose serious threats to environmental safety, especially given the technical condition of the old “shadow fleet” vessels and the lack of insurance. They can lead to large-scale accidents and environmental disasters near the coasts of European Union countries.
Researchers call for increased control over shadow fleet ships passing through the Mediterranean. In particular, they advocate for more inspections on the high seas.
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Researchers from the University of Naples have stated the significant threats posed by a number of shadow fleet practices. First of all, we are talking about oil transshipment on the high seas, when oil is transferred from one tanker to another.
Such oil transshipment operations on the high seas pose a significant environmental threat, allowing the aggressor to hide the origin of the raw material, evade international control and ensure its supply to third countries, bypassing sanctions.
These actions pose serious threats to environmental safety, especially given the technical condition of the old “shadow fleet” vessels and the lack of insurance. They can lead to large-scale accidents and environmental disasters near the coasts of European Union countries.
Researchers call for increased control over shadow fleet ships passing through the Mediterranean. In particular, they advocate for more inspections on the high seas.
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❗️Risk of accident
The sanctioned tanker TAGOR, IMO 9282481, is sailing in the Mediterranean Sea under the flag of Cameroon. The ship is old (built in 2005) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of accident.
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The sanctioned tanker TAGOR, IMO 9282481, is sailing in the Mediterranean Sea under the flag of Cameroon. The ship is old (built in 2005) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of accident.
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🚢❌Activists blocking ship over alleged Russia uranium links
Around 20 protestors carrying signs reading "Stop toxic contracts" and "Solidarity with Ukrainians", blockaded the Mikhail Dudin at the northern port of Dunkirk early on Monday morning, to prevent it from unloading its cargo, an AFP journalist observed.
Activists, some on kayaks, had impeded the ship while a large banner stretched across the lock read, "Uranium: EDF loves Putin" -- a jab at the French state-owned energy giant.
The environment group has said it has "on numerous occasions" observed the Mikhail Dudin unloading natural or enriched uranium from Russia in France.
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Around 20 protestors carrying signs reading "Stop toxic contracts" and "Solidarity with Ukrainians", blockaded the Mikhail Dudin at the northern port of Dunkirk early on Monday morning, to prevent it from unloading its cargo, an AFP journalist observed.
Activists, some on kayaks, had impeded the ship while a large banner stretched across the lock read, "Uranium: EDF loves Putin" -- a jab at the French state-owned energy giant.
The environment group has said it has "on numerous occasions" observed the Mikhail Dudin unloading natural or enriched uranium from Russia in France.
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🚢⚡️Russia’s "Shadow Fleet" Poses a Threat to Spain
A report on national security issues has been published in Spain. Among the existing threats, the presence of the Russian "shadow fleet" off the country's coast stands out. This Russian "shadow fleet" constitutes a "threat to Spain, compelling it to step up control measures over the maritime areas adjacent to its shores."
Such shipments always carry inherent risks, particularly when involving the aging vessels typically chartered by Russian interests. It is no secret that the "shadow fleet" conducts ship-to-ship transfers of petroleum products—part of sales transactions—at sea rather than in port, often off the Spanish coast.
To counter both current and potential threats, analysts are urging Spanish security agencies to tighten surveillance in coastal zones and ports, as well as in Mediterranean areas containing undersea cables and gas pipelines. They also recommend expanding cooperation with the European Maritime Safety Agency.
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A report on national security issues has been published in Spain. Among the existing threats, the presence of the Russian "shadow fleet" off the country's coast stands out. This Russian "shadow fleet" constitutes a "threat to Spain, compelling it to step up control measures over the maritime areas adjacent to its shores."
Such shipments always carry inherent risks, particularly when involving the aging vessels typically chartered by Russian interests. It is no secret that the "shadow fleet" conducts ship-to-ship transfers of petroleum products—part of sales transactions—at sea rather than in port, often off the Spanish coast.
To counter both current and potential threats, analysts are urging Spanish security agencies to tighten surveillance in coastal zones and ports, as well as in Mediterranean areas containing undersea cables and gas pipelines. They also recommend expanding cooperation with the European Maritime Safety Agency.
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❗️Risk of accident
The sanctioned tanker LISTIGA, IMO 9292838, is sailing in the Atlantic Ocean under the flag of Sierra Leone. The ship is very old (2005) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of oil spillage.
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The sanctioned tanker LISTIGA, IMO 9292838, is sailing in the Atlantic Ocean under the flag of Sierra Leone. The ship is very old (2005) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of oil spillage.
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📜⛴Environmentalists and Nordic Ukraine Forum call on Sweden to stop Russia’s shadow fleet
Activists are calling on Stockholm to take more decisive action, as Russia’s “shadow fleet” not only finances the war, but also threatens the ecology of the Baltic Sea.
Nordic Ukraine Forum, together with environmental organizations, submitted an appeal to the Swedish government demanding that it strengthen measures against the Russian “shadow fleet”. The petition was signed by 19,529 people. The initiative is aimed at restricting the activities of vessels that evade sanctions and pose an ecological threat to the Baltic Sea.
The activists also provided the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs with a number of recommendations on further measures against illegal schemes for transporting Russian energy resources.
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Activists are calling on Stockholm to take more decisive action, as Russia’s “shadow fleet” not only finances the war, but also threatens the ecology of the Baltic Sea.
Nordic Ukraine Forum, together with environmental organizations, submitted an appeal to the Swedish government demanding that it strengthen measures against the Russian “shadow fleet”. The petition was signed by 19,529 people. The initiative is aimed at restricting the activities of vessels that evade sanctions and pose an ecological threat to the Baltic Sea.
The activists also provided the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs with a number of recommendations on further measures against illegal schemes for transporting Russian energy resources.
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🚢❌Activists protest in Belgian port over LNG imports from Russia and the US
A protest organized by environmental activists in the Belgian port of Zeebrugge temporarily blocked the entry of ships into the port. Environmentalists organized a protest in the Belgian port of Zeebrugge against the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia and the US to Europe, the DPA agency reports.
About 70 activists from 17 countries took part in the action, including some kayaking on the water.
The activists placed inflatable figures of Russian leader Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump on a mock-up of an LNG tanker. The Belga news agency reported that the action temporarily blocked the entry of ships into the port.
“As the EU discusses new sanctions against Russia and Trump continues to pressure the EU to buy more American gas, we call on EU leaders to reduce dependence on fossil gas by completely phasing it out and accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources,” the statement said.
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A protest organized by environmental activists in the Belgian port of Zeebrugge temporarily blocked the entry of ships into the port. Environmentalists organized a protest in the Belgian port of Zeebrugge against the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia and the US to Europe, the DPA agency reports.
About 70 activists from 17 countries took part in the action, including some kayaking on the water.
The activists placed inflatable figures of Russian leader Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump on a mock-up of an LNG tanker. The Belga news agency reported that the action temporarily blocked the entry of ships into the port.
“As the EU discusses new sanctions against Russia and Trump continues to pressure the EU to buy more American gas, we call on EU leaders to reduce dependence on fossil gas by completely phasing it out and accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources,” the statement said.
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