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A Russian tanker suspected of delivering oil to Cuba has been detected off the U.S. coast, utilizing deceptive tactics amid U.S. sanctions on Cuban oil imports.

Another tanker has been added to the Velos Shipping fleet, enhancing Greece's presence in the tanker market.

Pantheon Tanker is expanding its fleet by ordering additional Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) with a focus on efficiency and greener technology.

France has released the oil tanker Grinch, suspected of being part of Russia’s sanctions-evasion fleet, after its owner paid a multimillion-euro fine following its seizure in Mediterranean waters.

Capital Ship Management Corp. has welcomed the newly constructed VLCC tanker M/T 'Aristotelis II,' noted for its advanced ecological features and fuel efficiency.

France's prosecution and regional authorities have announced that a company operating a tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet has been fined and is willing to re-register the vessel.

France released the tanker Grinch, suspected of belonging to a Russian ghost fleet evading sanctions, after its owner paid a multi-million euro fine.

France has released the oil tanker 'Grinch', which was detained over alleged ties to Russia's 'shadow fleet', after the owner paid a multi-million euro fine.

France freed a tanker believed to belong to the Russian shadow fleet after the shipowner paid a fine, according to the prosecution on Tuesday.

French authorities released a tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet after imposing a fine for evading European sanctions.

France has released the Russian tanker Grinch after the company owning the vessel paid a fine following its detention for sailing under a false flag.

France has released a tanker suspected of being part of Russia's shadow fleet after imposing a financial penalty on its operating company.

A ship from Russia's shadow fleet has accepted responsibility and paid a substantial fine following its interception by French forces near the coast of Marseille.

A French oil tanker suspected of being part of the Russian shadow fleet has been released from arrest, according to Reuters.

An oil tanker suspected by France of being part of the Russian shadow fleet has been released from arrest after being detained by the French Navy in the Mediterranean.

Capital Ship Management Corp. has successfully taken delivery of the newly built VLCC "Aristotelis II," a modern crude oil tanker designed to exceed international environmental standards.

Tsakos Energy Navigation has officially received the delivery of a new MR product/chemical tanker, M/T DION, as part of its fleet renewal efforts.

The U.S. Coast Guard is expected to pursue the last oil tanker of Venezuela's 'shadow fleet' after the seizure of the tanker 'Veronica III' in a recent operation against the fleet.

The J.H.I. Steamship Co has announced the delivery of the newly-built tanker M/T ARION, marking a step in the expansion of its fleet.

Ukraine has announced sanctions on 91 tanker vessels associated with Russia's shadow fleet used for circumventing international oil sanctions.

Maritime analysts warn that Iran’s fleet of aging oil tankers, operating without proper oversight, poses a significant risk of environmental disaster due to poor maintenance.

The US Navy seized the oil tanker Aquila II in the Indian Ocean, which is linked to Russia's shadow fleet according to Ukrainian military intelligence.

The US has intercepted and detained the Russian tanker Aquila II in the Indian Ocean for violating sanctions imposed by the Trump administration.

The U.S. military has boarded the Aquila II oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, highlighting its ongoing efforts to combat illicit Venezuelan oil trade amidst international sanctions against it.

India has detained three tankers believed to be part of Iran's shadow fleet amidst ongoing tensions over Iranian oil shipments.

The UK is considering seizing a Russian-linked shadow fleet tanker to disrupt Moscow's sanctioned oil exports, as reported by British defense sources.

The UK has threatened to seize a Russian-linked tanker, potentially escalating tensions with Moscow amidst declining Russian oil revenues.

The EU aims to broaden its sanctions against Russia to prevent circumvention, targeting Moscow's allies, particularly affecting one specific country.

Ukrainian President Zelensky urged European nations to take action against Russia's tanker fleet during the ongoing conflict.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Europe to intensify efforts against the Russian tanker fleet that supports the war against Ukraine, operating under European jurisdictions.

The article discusses the U.S. operation that not only involved the swift capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro but also extended to seizing a key tanker from Russia's shadow fleet.

The West and Ukraine are increasing pressure on a shadow fleet of tankers aiding Russia and Iran in circumventing sanctions, with measures including vessel deregistration and drone attacks.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has enacted sanctions against companies servicing the Russian tanker fleet and transporting oil under sanctions, aligning Ukraine's measures with those of the European Union.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has enacted sanctions against companies that support Russia's tanker fleet and transport sanctioned oil, aligning with EU policies.

French prosecutors are investigating an oil tanker named Grinch that was intercepted in the Mediterranean, believed to belong to a so-called 'shadow fleet' used to circumvent sanctions.

French soldiers today boarded an oil tanker suspected of belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in the Mediterranean Sea, amid concerns it was not legally registered.

The German Federal Police have intercepted an oil tanker named Tavian, which is attempting to pass as a newly registered vessel despite being 27 years old.

The German Federal Police intercepted the 27-year-old oil tanker Tavian, which was masquerading as a new vessel in the North Sea, during a routine operation.

The year 2026 began with a series of events indicating accelerated global changes, including the arrests of Venezuelan dictator Maduro and a Russian shadow fleet tanker, along with renewed American pressure on Denmark regarding Greenland.

The UK government has reportedly found a legal basis to seize any suspected vessels in its waters that are part of a 'shadow fleet' used to evade sanctions, targeting Russia, Iran, and Venezuela.

At least four tankers from a 'shadow fleet' that left Venezuela in early January, concealing their movements amid a strict U.S. blockade, have returned to its waters according to state company PDVSA and TankerTrackers.com.

The article details a military operation involving Navy SEALs and Night Stalkers as they pursued the sanctioned tanker Bella 1, which attempted to evade capture by painting a Russian flag on its hull and changing its name at sea, highlighting Trump's warning to the shadow fleet.

The US seized the Marinera, an oil tanker with ties to Venezuela, which had changed its name and flag to evade capture, highlighting Russia's role in protecting a growing fleet of such vessels.

The United States has seized its fifth Russian shadow fleet tanker, the Olina, in the Caribbean as part of an initiative to restrict Venezuelan oil exports.

The tanker Olina, previously flagged under East Timor, was seized by the U.S. after returning to Venezuelan waters following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by American special forces.

U.S. troops have taken control of the oil tanker Olina in the Caribbean, marking the fifth vessel linked to Venezuela seized in recent weeks under false flag operations.

The U.S. seizure of the tanker formerly known as Bella I signifies a rare escalation in sanctions against Russia's 'dark fleet', though it is unlikely to lead to a wider confrontation with Moscow in the near future.

The Russian Foreign Ministry has condemned the seizure of the oil tanker Bella-1 by U.S. forces in the Atlantic Ocean, describing it as an 'illegal use of force' against a civilian vessel.

The Russian Foreign Ministry has condemned the seizure of the oil tanker Bella-1 by U.S. forces in the Atlantic Ocean, describing it as an illegal use of force against a civilian vessel.

Recent American actions seizing two tankers from Russia's shadow fleet have sparked outrage and frustration in Russian media, while Kremlin officials have remained largely silent.