🚢Russia's shadow fleet threatens global ecology, according to Canadian environmentalists.
Russia's shadow oil shipping fleet has begun to pose a threat to the ecology of maritime countries. Tankers are increasingly losing control in European waters. Oil spills are also being recorded. Representatives of Canadian environmental organizations are warning about this.
To disguise the origin of its oil, Russia resorts to various tricks, including transshipping oil on the high seas, constantly changing ship owners, and so-called "flag hopping," where ships transfer to different countries' jurisdictions to evade sanctions.
Experts have warned that old vessels pose a huge environmental risk, especially in the Atlantic Ocean. They even pointed to a potential threat in the Sargasso Sea.
Activists are calling for stronger sanctions against the shadow fleet and the introduction of regular inspections oof ships on the high seas, including the arrest of violating tankers.
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Russia's shadow oil shipping fleet has begun to pose a threat to the ecology of maritime countries. Tankers are increasingly losing control in European waters. Oil spills are also being recorded. Representatives of Canadian environmental organizations are warning about this.
To disguise the origin of its oil, Russia resorts to various tricks, including transshipping oil on the high seas, constantly changing ship owners, and so-called "flag hopping," where ships transfer to different countries' jurisdictions to evade sanctions.
Experts have warned that old vessels pose a huge environmental risk, especially in the Atlantic Ocean. They even pointed to a potential threat in the Sargasso Sea.
Activists are calling for stronger sanctions against the shadow fleet and the introduction of regular inspections oof ships on the high seas, including the arrest of violating tankers.
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❗️Risk of an accident
A Russian sanctioned tanker ALGORITM, IMO 9299745, is sailing off the west coast of Africa. The ship is extremely old (2006) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of an environmental accident.
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A Russian sanctioned tanker ALGORITM, IMO 9299745, is sailing off the west coast of Africa. The ship is extremely old (2006) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of an environmental accident.
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🚢South African Environmentalists Against Shadow Fleet Movement
A protest by local environmentalists took place in the port of Cape Town, South Africa. Up to a hundred people came out to the port area with slogans: "We are for a clean ocean", "No to blood money", "We will not allow the destruction of the planet"
The participants of the action stated that they are very concerned about the frequent passage of oil tankers and ships carrying liquefied natural gas through the territorial waters of South Africa. Especially often recently, tankers of the shadow fleet have been passing through. Activists believe that it is because of them that constant accidents with oil spills occur. This destroys nature and the aquatic environment.
Environmentalists demand a complete stop to the movement of oil tankers and a ban on providing them with any services in the ports of South Africa.
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A protest by local environmentalists took place in the port of Cape Town, South Africa. Up to a hundred people came out to the port area with slogans: "We are for a clean ocean", "No to blood money", "We will not allow the destruction of the planet"
The participants of the action stated that they are very concerned about the frequent passage of oil tankers and ships carrying liquefied natural gas through the territorial waters of South Africa. Especially often recently, tankers of the shadow fleet have been passing through. Activists believe that it is because of them that constant accidents with oil spills occur. This destroys nature and the aquatic environment.
Environmentalists demand a complete stop to the movement of oil tankers and a ban on providing them with any services in the ports of South Africa.
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⛴Portuguese environmentalists protest against the passage of shadow tankers
A number of Portuguese ports have held protests by environmentalists who opposed the mass voyages of Russian shadow fleet ships in the Atlantic Ocean. Several dozen demonstrators came out with posters reading "No to bloody oil", "We are against the pollution of the planet", "No to the financing of terrorism"
The participants of the action stated that they are categorically against the movement of old shadow fleet tankers, since these ships harm the environment of the Atlantic Ocean. The vessels are old, mostly more than 15 years old, and are often not repaired. Therefore, numerous accidents involving them have been recorded.
The activists advocated strengthening the fight against shadow fleet tankers, in particular, the introduction of environmental law enforcement inspections, which would have the right to arrest the offending tanker in open waters.
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A number of Portuguese ports have held protests by environmentalists who opposed the mass voyages of Russian shadow fleet ships in the Atlantic Ocean. Several dozen demonstrators came out with posters reading "No to bloody oil", "We are against the pollution of the planet", "No to the financing of terrorism"
The participants of the action stated that they are categorically against the movement of old shadow fleet tankers, since these ships harm the environment of the Atlantic Ocean. The vessels are old, mostly more than 15 years old, and are often not repaired. Therefore, numerous accidents involving them have been recorded.
The activists advocated strengthening the fight against shadow fleet tankers, in particular, the introduction of environmental law enforcement inspections, which would have the right to arrest the offending tanker in open waters.
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❗️Risk of accident
The sanctioned tanker JI XIANG, IMO 9301005, flagged Curaçao, is drifting in the Bay of Biscay. 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 JI XIANG, IMO 9301005, flagged Curaçao, is drifting in the Bay of Biscay. The ship is very old (2005) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of oil spillage
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🚢❌Ecologists of the Pyrenean Peninsula against the shadow ships
About 40 Portuguese and Spanish environmentalists and local councilors from the municipality of Vinhaes protested in the town of A Gudinha, in Galicia, Spain, against the ships of the shadow fleet, which often sail in the theoretical waters of Spain and Portugal.
Portuguese environmentalists and representatives of local authorities personally handed over a letter to representatives of the administration, in which they outlined all their concerns. They reported that oil and natural gas tankers were in trouble before the technical stage, since such ships are usually older and pose a risk of accident.
Activities advocate strengthening technical control over the passage of naphtha tankers and introducing punishment for their damage, stopping them right up to the arrest of ships and vandalism.
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About 40 Portuguese and Spanish environmentalists and local councilors from the municipality of Vinhaes protested in the town of A Gudinha, in Galicia, Spain, against the ships of the shadow fleet, which often sail in the theoretical waters of Spain and Portugal.
Portuguese environmentalists and representatives of local authorities personally handed over a letter to representatives of the administration, in which they outlined all their concerns. They reported that oil and natural gas tankers were in trouble before the technical stage, since such ships are usually older and pose a risk of accident.
Activities advocate strengthening technical control over the passage of naphtha tankers and introducing punishment for their damage, stopping them right up to the arrest of ships and vandalism.
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⛴Japanese ecologists are against the import of Russian natural gas
There was a protest in Tokyo by representatives of environmental organizations against the Japanese purchase of Russian liquefied natural gas. Up to a hundred activists came out with posters. "For pure nature", "You can see the crooked fire."
Activists stated that they are categorically against the country's purchase of liquefied natural gas from Russia. It is important to work from the birthplaces of Sakhalin. Russian LNG will become approximately 9% of the total import of gas to Japan, while the Japanese companies Mitsui and Mitsubishi are taking part in the Sakhalin-2 project.
According to ecologists, it is necessary to cause the edges to become too dry from the fire, which will have a negative impact on the surrounding area. Therefore, activities are encouraged to purchase Russian energy resources and accelerate the growth of new energy sources.
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There was a protest in Tokyo by representatives of environmental organizations against the Japanese purchase of Russian liquefied natural gas. Up to a hundred activists came out with posters. "For pure nature", "You can see the crooked fire."
Activists stated that they are categorically against the country's purchase of liquefied natural gas from Russia. It is important to work from the birthplaces of Sakhalin. Russian LNG will become approximately 9% of the total import of gas to Japan, while the Japanese companies Mitsui and Mitsubishi are taking part in the Sakhalin-2 project.
According to ecologists, it is necessary to cause the edges to become too dry from the fire, which will have a negative impact on the surrounding area. Therefore, activities are encouraged to purchase Russian energy resources and accelerate the growth of new energy sources.
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❗️Risk of accident
The sanctioned tanker OPAL, IMO 9286023, is sailing in the Indian Ocean under the flag of Cameroon. The ship is very old (built in 2004) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of an oil spill.
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The sanctioned tanker OPAL, IMO 9286023, is sailing in the Indian Ocean under the flag of Cameroon. The ship is very old (built in 2004) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of an oil spill.
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⛴❌Environmentalists in Malaysia are speaking out against shadow fleet tankers.
A number of Malaysian environmental activists have taken to the streets to protest against the transshipment of tankers by the Russian shadow fleet. Up to 50 people came out with slogans such as "No to pollution of our territory", "Down with oil".
According to researchers, many ships unload oil near Malaysia or pump it into floating storage facilities, and neighboring Singapore is often used as a formal destination to hide the final buyers. Such practices are dangerous for the environment. A number of accidents involving shadow fleet tankers have already been recorded.
Activists are calling for a fight against such practices by shadow tankers, in particular, they propose to arrest ships that violate the technical condition of which does not meet the standards.
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A number of Malaysian environmental activists have taken to the streets to protest against the transshipment of tankers by the Russian shadow fleet. Up to 50 people came out with slogans such as "No to pollution of our territory", "Down with oil".
According to researchers, many ships unload oil near Malaysia or pump it into floating storage facilities, and neighboring Singapore is often used as a formal destination to hide the final buyers. Such practices are dangerous for the environment. A number of accidents involving shadow fleet tankers have already been recorded.
Activists are calling for a fight against such practices by shadow tankers, in particular, they propose to arrest ships that violate the technical condition of which does not meet the standards.
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🚢❗️Brazilian environmentalists against the shadow fleet's voyages
Brazilian environmentalists protested against the increasing frequency of the shadow fleet's oil tanker voyages in their territorial waters. Several dozen participants came out with posters reading "We are for a clean planet", "We are against fossil fuels", "No to pollution with bloody oil"
The participants stated that, according to their data, the number of oil tanker voyages, in particular Russian ones, transporting oil to Latin American countries, has increased over the past two months. Since the tankers are old, this leads to a large number of environmental accidents.
The activists stated that they are against the Brazilian territorial waters turning into an oil dump. Therefore, they are categorically against such voyages and support the strengthening of the sanctions policy.
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Brazilian environmentalists protested against the increasing frequency of the shadow fleet's oil tanker voyages in their territorial waters. Several dozen participants came out with posters reading "We are for a clean planet", "We are against fossil fuels", "No to pollution with bloody oil"
The participants stated that, according to their data, the number of oil tanker voyages, in particular Russian ones, transporting oil to Latin American countries, has increased over the past two months. Since the tankers are old, this leads to a large number of environmental accidents.
The activists stated that they are against the Brazilian territorial waters turning into an oil dump. Therefore, they are categorically against such voyages and support the strengthening of the sanctions policy.
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❗️Risk of accident
The Russian sanctioned tanker MALAKHIT, IMO 9299733, is sailing in the Mediterranean Sea. The ship is very old (2006) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of oil spillage.
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The Russian sanctioned tanker MALAKHIT, IMO 9299733, is sailing in the Mediterranean Sea. The ship is very old (2006) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of oil spillage.
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⛴❗️South Korean environmentalists protest against sea pollution by Russian tankers
Representatives of a number of environmental organizations in South Korea have come out to protest against violations of environmental standards by Russian oil tankers during voyages in the country's territorial waters. Several dozen activists gathered for an impromptu rally near the port of Busan, which is often visited by Russian ships.
Environmentalists said that according to their data, the number of oil leaks from ships carrying oil from the Russian ports of Kozmino, Nakhodka and Vladivostok has recently increased. These are tankers of the so-called shadow fleet, which are under sanctions. Activists emphasize that such tankers are very old and pose a threat to the environment.
Participants in the action emphasized that it is necessary to strengthen control over the technical condition of oil ships and sanctions for their violations, including up to the arrest of vessels.
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Representatives of a number of environmental organizations in South Korea have come out to protest against violations of environmental standards by Russian oil tankers during voyages in the country's territorial waters. Several dozen activists gathered for an impromptu rally near the port of Busan, which is often visited by Russian ships.
Environmentalists said that according to their data, the number of oil leaks from ships carrying oil from the Russian ports of Kozmino, Nakhodka and Vladivostok has recently increased. These are tankers of the so-called shadow fleet, which are under sanctions. Activists emphasize that such tankers are very old and pose a threat to the environment.
Participants in the action emphasized that it is necessary to strengthen control over the technical condition of oil ships and sanctions for their violations, including up to the arrest of vessels.
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🛢🚢❌Danish environmentalists demand closure of the Sund Strait for Russian tankers
Danish environmentalists took to an impromptu rally dedicated to the fight against the shadow fleet of Russia. Up to a hundred people unfurled posters "We are against the movement of the bloody fleet", "NO to the financing of fossil fuels".
The activists said that they are watching with concern the constant movement of tankers carrying Russian oil through the Sund Strait. Their movement harms the environment, since the ships are usually very old and move without insurance. Frequent oil spills have been detected.
The participants submitted a petition to the Danish government to ban tankers with Russian oil from passing through the Sund Strait. Such a decision, in their opinion, will block the possibility of Russians exporting oil from the Baltic ports and save the sea passage around the Scandinavian countries.
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Danish environmentalists took to an impromptu rally dedicated to the fight against the shadow fleet of Russia. Up to a hundred people unfurled posters "We are against the movement of the bloody fleet", "NO to the financing of fossil fuels".
The activists said that they are watching with concern the constant movement of tankers carrying Russian oil through the Sund Strait. Their movement harms the environment, since the ships are usually very old and move without insurance. Frequent oil spills have been detected.
The participants submitted a petition to the Danish government to ban tankers with Russian oil from passing through the Sund Strait. Such a decision, in their opinion, will block the possibility of Russians exporting oil from the Baltic ports and save the sea passage around the Scandinavian countries.
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❗️Risk of accident
The sanctioned tanker ENIGMA, IMO 9333412, is sailing in the Atlantic Ocean under the flag of Cameroon. The ship is very old (2007) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of an environmental accident
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The sanctioned tanker ENIGMA, IMO 9333412, is sailing in the Atlantic Ocean under the flag of Cameroon. The ship is very old (2007) and is sailing without insurance. There is a risk of an environmental accident
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🚢❌Argentine environmentalists against the movement of shadow fleet tankers
Protests by representatives of local environmental organizations were held in several cities in Argentina, who oppose the movement of shadow fleet oil tankers in the country's territorial waters. Several dozen participants unfurled posters reading "We are against fossil fuels", "NO to the movement of bloody tankers" and "We are for a green planet".
The activists stated that they are categorically against the movement of shadow fleet tankers in Argentine waters, as it leads to constant accidents and oil leaks. In their opinion, the voyages are destroying the environment of South America.
Environmentalists advocate for a stronger fight against the voyages of such tankers, in particular, constant checks of their technical condition and arrest in case of violations.
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Protests by representatives of local environmental organizations were held in several cities in Argentina, who oppose the movement of shadow fleet oil tankers in the country's territorial waters. Several dozen participants unfurled posters reading "We are against fossil fuels", "NO to the movement of bloody tankers" and "We are for a green planet".
The activists stated that they are categorically against the movement of shadow fleet tankers in Argentine waters, as it leads to constant accidents and oil leaks. In their opinion, the voyages are destroying the environment of South America.
Environmentalists advocate for a stronger fight against the voyages of such tankers, in particular, constant checks of their technical condition and arrest in case of violations.
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⛴❗️Environmentalists in Pakistan oppose pollution of water space by shadow tankers
A protest action by participants of environmental organizations against the movement of the shadow fleet was held in the port of Karachi. Up to a hundred participants came out with slogans "No to ocean pollution", "We will not allow water to be poisoned".
Participants of the action stated that according to their data, more and more accidents of oil tankers have been recorded in the territorial waters of Pakistan recently. They attribute this to the increase in the number of trips of tankers of the Russian shadow fleet, which are actively transporting oil to Indian oil refineries.
Since these tankers are usually old (20 years old) and move without insurance, accidents often occur with them. The vessels go without proper technical inspection, so the crews do not control the cargo.
Activists are calling for increased technical control of oil tankers passing near Pakistan and the arrest of ships that violate the law.
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A protest action by participants of environmental organizations against the movement of the shadow fleet was held in the port of Karachi. Up to a hundred participants came out with slogans "No to ocean pollution", "We will not allow water to be poisoned".
Participants of the action stated that according to their data, more and more accidents of oil tankers have been recorded in the territorial waters of Pakistan recently. They attribute this to the increase in the number of trips of tankers of the Russian shadow fleet, which are actively transporting oil to Indian oil refineries.
Since these tankers are usually old (20 years old) and move without insurance, accidents often occur with them. The vessels go without proper technical inspection, so the crews do not control the cargo.
Activists are calling for increased technical control of oil tankers passing near Pakistan and the arrest of ships that violate the law.
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❗️Risk of accident
The sanctioned tanker NOVA ENERGY, IMO 9324277, under the flag of Guyana, is passing near the Cape of Good Hope. The ship is very old (2008) and is operating without insurance. There is a risk of an environmental accident.
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The sanctioned tanker NOVA ENERGY, IMO 9324277, under the flag of Guyana, is passing near the Cape of Good Hope. The ship is very old (2008) and is operating without insurance. There is a risk of an environmental accident.
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⚡️China has launched the world’s largest offshore substation with a capacity of over 6 TWh per year
Its operation will reduce emissions by over 5 million tons of carbon annually
The world’s largest offshore converter station was recently installed off the coast of Guangdong, China. It is capable of transmitting about 6 TWh of electricity each year, converting it from generation by offshore wind farms.
This is reported by the publication Interesting Engineering.
The large-scale platform was installed at the end of July 2026. Known as the “Heart of Offshore Wind Energy”, it will collect energy from wind farms and supply it to the mainland. The station is located about 100 km from the coast of Yangjiang in the South China Sea
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Its operation will reduce emissions by over 5 million tons of carbon annually
The world’s largest offshore converter station was recently installed off the coast of Guangdong, China. It is capable of transmitting about 6 TWh of electricity each year, converting it from generation by offshore wind farms.
This is reported by the publication Interesting Engineering.
The large-scale platform was installed at the end of July 2026. Known as the “Heart of Offshore Wind Energy”, it will collect energy from wind farms and supply it to the mainland. The station is located about 100 km from the coast of Yangjiang in the South China Sea
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🛢⚒️Eni and TotalEnergies Give Green Light for Cyprus' Cronos Gas Project
Eni and TotalEnergies have taken a final investment decision (FID) on the Cronos gas project off the coast of Cyprus, a unique trans-boundary subsea tieback crossing two EEZs - and they plan to develop it by 2028.
Cronos is Eni's first project in Cypriot waters to get the green light for production. It has an estimated three trillion feet of gas, and is expected to reach a rate of production of about 500 million standard cubic feet per day.
The development plan calls for four subsea wells at a location about 90 nm to the southwest of Cyprus. The wells will connect by pipeline to the nearby Zohr field, on the Egyptian side of the EEZ boundary, where the gas will be piped southwards for processing and liquefaction at the Damietta LNG terminal.
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Eni and TotalEnergies have taken a final investment decision (FID) on the Cronos gas project off the coast of Cyprus, a unique trans-boundary subsea tieback crossing two EEZs - and they plan to develop it by 2028.
Cronos is Eni's first project in Cypriot waters to get the green light for production. It has an estimated three trillion feet of gas, and is expected to reach a rate of production of about 500 million standard cubic feet per day.
The development plan calls for four subsea wells at a location about 90 nm to the southwest of Cyprus. The wells will connect by pipeline to the nearby Zohr field, on the Egyptian side of the EEZ boundary, where the gas will be piped southwards for processing and liquefaction at the Damietta LNG terminal.
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⛴🛢Omani environmentalists protest against Russian shadow fleet
Representatives of Omani environmental organizations held a protest against the actions of tankers of the Russian shadow fleet. Several dozen people came out with posters saying "We will not allow the sea to be polluted", "We are for a clean planet".
The activists said that they were angered by the environmental accident that occurred with the tanker Caroline Bezengi, which was transporting Russian oil. Satellite images from July 28 show a dark oil slick near the tanker and traces of pollution stretching towards the island of Al-Qiblia, located in a protected marine zone off the coast of Oman.
The environmentalists said that they are in favor of strengthening control over the passage of oil tankers, in particular their technical condition. In case of violation, they believe that violators should be arrested.
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Representatives of Omani environmental organizations held a protest against the actions of tankers of the Russian shadow fleet. Several dozen people came out with posters saying "We will not allow the sea to be polluted", "We are for a clean planet".
The activists said that they were angered by the environmental accident that occurred with the tanker Caroline Bezengi, which was transporting Russian oil. Satellite images from July 28 show a dark oil slick near the tanker and traces of pollution stretching towards the island of Al-Qiblia, located in a protected marine zone off the coast of Oman.
The environmentalists said that they are in favor of strengthening control over the passage of oil tankers, in particular their technical condition. In case of violation, they believe that violators should be arrested.
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