A U.S. federal court has sentenced the captain of the tanker Bella 1, later renamed Marinera, to 10 months in prison followed by deportation after he pleaded guilty to refusing an order from the U.S. Coast Guard to stop his vessel. On August 7, the U.S. District Court sentenced 47-year-old […]
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A tanker linked to Russia’s sanctioned shadow fleet has come under scrutiny after satellite imagery indicated a suspected oil spill in environmentally sensitive waters off the coast of Oman, raising fresh concerns over the environmental risks posed by vessels operating under international sanctions. The vessel, Caroline Bezengi, which was reportedly […]
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The European Union’s latest efforts to tighten sanctions against Russia have encountered fresh resistance as Greece threatens to veto the proposed 21st sanctions package over measures targeting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. The dispute highlights growing divisions within the EU as Brussels seeks to further restrict Russia’s energy revenues […]
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The United States has significantly expanded its Cuba sanctions framework, creating a new level of compliance risk for shipowners, operators, charterers, insurers, banks, and other maritime stakeholders worldwide. With the introduction of Executive Order (EO) 14404, signed on 1 May 2026, the U.S. has, for the first time, established a […]
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The United States has introduced a temporary easing of certain sanctions on Iranian petroleum trade, offering limited relief for companies involved in the transportation of Iranian crude oil, petroleum products, and petrochemicals. However, maritime stakeholders are being warned that significant legal, insurance, and compliance risks remain due to the continued […]
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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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