Maritime tit-for-tat: New front of Russo-Ukrainian war
The Ukraine war has turned into a prolonged conflict defined by escalation. Both sides appear to have adapted…
The Oil-Spilling Tanker Off Oman Ties to a ‘Prolific’ Shadow Fleet Actor—and Other High-Risk Ships
The sanctioned Caroline Bezengi has been spilling its 800,000 barrels of Russian crude cargo into the Arabian Sea…
India’s Stake in Russia’s Northern Sea Route: How an Arctic Shortcut Could Reshape Energy, Trade and Geopolitics
A shipping lane across the top of the world is becoming the latest arena where trade, oil, sanctions…
EU’s Largest Sanctions Package Targets Russian Economy
The European Union has launched its most extensive sanctions package against Russia, targeting key areas of their economy…
Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraine’s air defenses | News
KYIV, Ukraine – Russia attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles, drones and guided bombs Sunday,…
Iran’s shadow fleet rushed $6 billion of oil to China during brief US truce: Report
Iran evaded US blockade to ship $6 billion oil to China during one-month window (Image credit: ANI) Iran…
Ukraine Wants Naval Drones to Detain Ships, Not Sink Them: Commander
Ukraine wants its naval drones to detain commercial vessels in the Black Sea rather than destroying them, a…
Ukrainian drone strikes kill 1 and spark fire at oil facility in Russia | Latest News
A Ukrainian drone attack killed one person in Russia’s southwestern Oryol region, local officials said Sunday, while a…
U.K. Intercepts Russian Shadow Fleet Vessel in English Channel
British forces on Sunday intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet in the English Channel,…
Iran conflict: Why more tankers are going dark in the Strait of Hormuz
For years now, ships involved in sanctioned and illicit trade have “gone dark” to avoid detection — that…
Russia Expands LNG Dark Fleet With Four Tankers to Boost Exports
By Stephen Stapczynski May 18, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Four liquefied natural gas tankers that until recently serviced Oman’s export plant…
Russia-linked LNG Carrier ‘Merkuriy’ Loads at Arctic Hub, Expanding Shadow Fleet Capacity
The LNG carrier Merkuriy, recently reflagged to Russia alongside three other tankers, has been observed loading liquefied natural…