Focus on Maritime
Risks from unregulated tanker fleet rising, UN shipping chief says
UN shipping chief warns shadow fleet poses rising risks to environment, seafarers amid sanctions on Russia, Iran, Venezuela.
Dozens of oil tankers drop anchor after latest US sanctions bite
US sanctions on Russian oil spark a halt in tanker trade, with 65 vessels anchored near China, Russia, and Singapore.
Russia faces higher costs on sea-borne oil exports due to new US sanctions
US sanctions targeting Russia's shadow fleet and oil trade complicate Moscow's exports, raising global oil prices by six per cent.
Black Sea oil spill widens, Russian authorities say
Approximately 2,400 metric tons of oil products have spilled into the sea since Dec. 15.
Tanker hit by Yemen rebels that threatened Red Sea spill has been salvaged
The Sounion had been a disaster in waiting in the waterway, with 1 million barrels of crude oil aboard.
Finnish court upholds seizure of oil tanker in undersea cables probe
A lawyer representing UAE-based Caravella LLC FZ, which owns the tanker, had sought the release of the vessel and crew.
Finland power grid operator asks court to seize tanker over cable damage
The undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia was damaged on Dec. 25 along with four telecoms lines.
Russia warns of severe environmental damage as oil from damaged tankers washes up on beaches
Russian officials warn of severe environmental damage as over 10,000 volunteers clean up a massive oil spill in the Kerch Strait.
Owner seeks release of oil tanker seized in Finland cable probe
The owner of the seized oil tanker Eagle S, suspected of damaging undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, is seeking its release.
