Russia’s ‘shadow vessels’ using false flags to skirt sanctions, report says
Summary
Russian ships are using fake flags to avoid international sanctions related to the war in Ukraine. A report highlights 113 Russian vessels using false flags to transport oil, valued at 4.7 billion euros, to evade scrutiny. These actions exploit legal loopholes in international shipping regulations.Key Facts
- 113 Russian ships used false flags in the first nine months to transport oil.
- These ships moved approximately 11 million tonnes of oil, worth 4.7 billion euros.
- The report was released by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).
- In September alone, 1.4 billion euros worth of Russian oil moved through the Danish Straits.
- 96 sanctioned vessels used false flags at least once this year.
- Some countries allow foreign ships to use their flags, making evasion easier.
- CREA used data from the maritime safety platform Equasis and the IMO Global Integrated Shipping Information System.
- There is a rising concern about enforcing sanctions due to these illicit practices.
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