Japan Sanctions 35 Russia-Linked Shadow Fleet Vessels
5, October 2026
Japan has imposed sanctions on 35 Russia-linked shadow fleet vessels, extending restrictions to maritime services and vessel-related transactions.
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China Delays Sanctions on Hanwha’s U.S. Units Amid Trade Ceasefire
11, November 2025
China has delayed for one year sanctions on five U.S. subsidiaries of Hanwha Group after the U.S. suspended Section 301 measures under a trade ceasefire in the maritime and shipbuilding sectors.
EU Urges Greece to Act on Russia’s Shadow Fleet amid New Sanctions
11, November 2025
The European Union has called on Greece to strengthen its actions against Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” used to export oil in defiance of Western sanctions. Speaking at a joint press
EU Removes Sanctions on Red Box Heavy-Lift Ships ‘Audax’ and ‘Pugnax’
30, October 2025
The European Union has lifted sanctions on Red Box Energy Services’ Polar Class heavy-lift vessels Audax and Pugnax, previously tied to Russian Arctic LNG construction, gCaptain reported.
Europe Moves to Block Russia’s “Shadow Fleet” With New Obstruction Policy
6, October 2025
Europe is introducing a new obstruction policy to hinder Russia’s shadow fleet vessels operating in its waters, with coordinated enforcement led by France and NATO partners.
Ukraine Condemns China Over Containership Operations in Crimea
25, September 2025
Ukraine has condemned China over reports that a Chinese-owned containership has repeatedly operated from Crimea, accusing it of violating sovereignty and international sanctions.
