Three Tankers With Russian Diesel Heading to US
Summary
Three tankers carrying a reported 924,000 barrels of Russian diesel departed Primorsk between October 16 and 22 and were reported to be heading toward the U.S. East Coast. Their final destinations and arrival dates remain uncertain, and two vessels were reported to be under Western sanctions.Key Facts
- Maritime intelligence firm Kpler identified the tankers as Agioi Fanendes, Leruo and Talisman.
- The tankers loaded diesel at Russia’s Baltic port of Primorsk between October 16 and 22.
- Kpler data put their combined cargo at 924,000 barrels of diesel.
- The Agioi Fanendes initially listed New York as its destination, but later showed its destination as “for orders.”
- Shipping reports placed the Leruo’s intended destination on the Atlantic Coast, with an estimated arrival around November 11.
- The Talisman was reported to be subject to U.S. and European Union sanctions; the Leruo was reported to be sanctioned by the U.K., Canada and the EU.
- The reported arrival estimates for the Agioi Fanendes and Talisman were November 7 and November 9, respectively.
- The article says President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 9 to allow Russian diesel back onto international markets.
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