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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South Korea, Japan and Russia Coordinate North Korean Seafarers Rescue
18, September 2026
The Japan Coast Guard rescued three North Korean seafarers after South Korea organized a search and requested search and rescue cooperation from Japan and Russia.
Glory and Bright Carry Arctic LNG 2 Modules from China
17, September 2026
Glory and Bright are transporting two power-generation modules from China for Novatek’s Arctic LNG 2 Train 2 after loading the units at Zhangjiagang.
Norway Seizes Russian Vessel Professor Molchanov in Svalbard Over $4.22 Billion Naftogaz Award
3, September 2026
Norway has seized the Russian state-owned Professor Molchanov in Svalbard as Naftogaz seeks to enforce a $4.22 billion arbitration award against Russia.
Sanctioned Heavy-Lift Vessels Glory Ocean and Bright Ocean Complete Arctic LNG 2 Module Delivery
21, July 2026
Sanctioned heavy-lift vessels Glory Ocean and Bright Ocean have delivered TMR-001 and TMR-002 modules to Novatek’s Belokamenka yard for the Arctic LNG 2 project.
U.S. Senators Seek Ban on Chinese and Russian Research Vessels in Arctic Waters
16, June 2026
U.S. lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent Chinese and Russian government-linked research vessels from operating in U.S. Arctic waters amid growing security concerns near Alaska.
Chinese-Owned Vessel Hit in Odesa Ahead of Putin China Visit
19, May 2026
A Chinese-owned vessel was hit during a Russian drone strike on Odesa, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, days before Vladimir Putin’s planned state visit to Beijing.
Sweden Boards Sanctioned Russian Freighter Adler
22, December 2025
Swedish customs officers have boarded the sanctioned Russian freighter Adler in Swedish waters after an engine failure, inspecting its cargo as EU- and US-sanctioned owner M Leasing LLC comes under scrutiny.
Ukraine, Russia Dispute Claim of Submarine Drone Strike
16, December 2025
Ukraine’s SBU says “Sub Sea Baby” underwater drones badly damaged a Russian submarine in Novorossiysk and put it out of action, while Moscow denies any damage and says its ships and crews remain on duty.
