Maritime sanctions widen as London targets vessels, ship management and financial networks linked to Russian energy exports The United Kingdom has further intensified pressure on Russia’s maritime energy trade by expanding its sanctions regime to target an LNG carrier, five oil tankers and a Mumbai-based ship management company allegedly connected […]
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Russia has significantly expanded its naval presence in the English Channel, with the Russian Navy deploying warships to escort sanctioned oil and LNG tankers transporting Russian energy exports through one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors. The Russian frigate RFS Admiral Grigorovich (F494) has remained in the English Channel since […]
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The maritime industry is once again closely monitoring developments in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran announced that the strategically vital waterway is considered closed, citing alleged violations of commitments outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) involving the United States and regional security arrangements. According to Iran, the basis […]
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The maritime industry has reached a historic milestone with the confirmation that the International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea (2010 HNS Convention) will officially enter into force on 29 November 2027. This long-awaited development closes one […]
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The United Kingdom has significantly escalated its sanctions framework against Russia, with sweeping new rules that came into force on 20 May 2026. The amended regulations touch virtually every corner of maritime trade — from liquefied natural gas shipments and oil refining to uranium imports and cutting-edge technology exports. The […]
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On 23 April 2026, the Council of the European Union adopted its 20th sanctions package against Russia, reinforcing and expanding existing measures under Regulations (EU) 833/2014 and 269/2014. Implemented through Council Regulations (EU) 2026/506, 2026/509, and 2026/511, the package represents one of the most comprehensive updates in recent years, particularly […]
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