⚡ Russia's sanctions-evading "shadow fleet" is expanding again, adding specialized Arctic LNG tankers.
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Russia’s “Shadow Fleet” Is Growing Again—This Time With New Arctic LNG Tankers
Russia has added two new Arctic LNG tankers and several ships to its shadow fleet, aiming to bypass UK sanctions and sustain energy export revenues.
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October 2, 2026 at 8:26 AM
⚡ Russia's sanctions-evading "shadow fleet" is expanding again, adding specialized Arctic LNG tankers.
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‼️The UK has imposed sanctions on seven specialized LNG tankers and the Chinese Beihai LNG terminal. Beihai has been importing LNG from Arctic LNG2 - the severely disrupted flagship Russian LNG project, sanctioned by the UK in February 2024.
October 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
‼️The UK has imposed sanctions on seven specialized LNG tankers and the Chinese Beihai LNG terminal. Beihai has been importing LNG from Arctic LNG2 - the severely disrupted flagship Russian LNG project, sanctioned by the UK in February 2024.
Trump: “We have almost total control of the Strait of Hormuz.”
On the day that two oil tankers and one LNG tanker was hit.
On the day that two oil tankers and one LNG tanker was hit.
September 30, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Trump: “We have almost total control of the Strait of Hormuz.”
On the day that two oil tankers and one LNG tanker was hit.
On the day that two oil tankers and one LNG tanker was hit.
🔥 Ukrainian Armed Forces Attack Fuel Tankers on the "Land" Route to Crimea
UAVs struck two liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers on R-280 "Novorossiya" highway in the Henichesk District.
UAVs struck two liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers on R-280 "Novorossiya" highway in the Henichesk District.
May 18, 2026 at 7:05 PM
🔥 Ukrainian Armed Forces Attack Fuel Tankers on the "Land" Route to Crimea
UAVs struck two liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers on R-280 "Novorossiya" highway in the Henichesk District.
UAVs struck two liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers on R-280 "Novorossiya" highway in the Henichesk District.
Typos = of construction
LNG tankers...
muppet
LNG tankers...
muppet
July 1, 2026 at 6:48 AM
Typos = of construction
LNG tankers...
muppet
LNG tankers...
muppet
⚡️ China is taking in Russian LNG shipments from the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project, with shadow fleet tankers now docking at its ports despite Western restrictions.
China Welcomes Russia’s Sanctioned Shadow Fleet LNG Tankers, Reuters Reports
A Russian tanker with LNG from the Arctic LNG 2 project arrived in China, part of ongoing shipments despite Western sanctions affecting operations.
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September 6, 2025 at 12:38 PM
⚡️ China is taking in Russian LNG shipments from the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project, with shadow fleet tankers now docking at its ports despite Western restrictions.
"Russia Reflags, Renames Sanctioned ‘Shadow Fleet’ LNG Tankers Ahead of Suspected Arctic LNG 2 Startup"
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Russia Reflags, Renames Sanctioned ‘Shadow Fleet’ LNG Tankers Ahead of Suspected Arctic LNG 2 Startup
Four ice-strengthened newbuild LNG carriers have been reflagged to the Russian Federation along with name changes. The vessels are part of Russia’s emerging ‘shadow fleet’ designed to deliver sanction...
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April 30, 2025 at 12:11 PM
"Russia Reflags, Renames Sanctioned ‘Shadow Fleet’ LNG Tankers Ahead of Suspected Arctic LNG 2 Startup"
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Furthermore, the bill calls for sanctions against Russia's "shadow fleet" of tankers, Russian financial institutions, including the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, and major state-owned energy projects, including Yamal LNG, Arctic LNG 1, Arctic LNG 2, and Arctic LNG 3.
August 7, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Furthermore, the bill calls for sanctions against Russia's "shadow fleet" of tankers, Russian financial institutions, including the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, and major state-owned energy projects, including Yamal LNG, Arctic LNG 1, Arctic LNG 2, and Arctic LNG 3.
BREAKING: The European Union agrees on new sanctions against Russia targeting its shadow fleet of oil tankers and banning LNG imports.
European Union agrees on new sanctions against Russia targeting its shadow oil fleet and LNG imports
The European Union has agreed on a new raft of sanctions against Russia targeting its shadow fleet of oil tankers and banning its imports of liquefied natural gas.
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October 23, 2025 at 6:27 AM
BREAKING: The European Union agrees on new sanctions against Russia targeting its shadow fleet of oil tankers and banning LNG imports.
Ukraine might be executing a new strategy of going after Russian LNG tankers while they are full. The ships are worth more than oil tankers and there is no oil spill.
March 6, 2026 at 6:41 AM
Ukraine might be executing a new strategy of going after Russian LNG tankers while they are full. The ships are worth more than oil tankers and there is no oil spill.
⚡ Russia is building a shadow fleet of aging LNG tankers to evade upcoming EU sanctions and sustain its energy exports.
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Russia Builds Shadow Fleet of Aging LNG Tankers to Evade Upcoming EU Sanctions
Russia is building a shadow fleet of 23 aging LNG tankers to circumvent EU sanctions set for 2027, raising environmental risks.
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June 30, 2026 at 12:33 PM
⚡ Russia is building a shadow fleet of aging LNG tankers to evade upcoming EU sanctions and sustain its energy exports.
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Ukrainian drones hit 11 more Russian shadow fleet vessels overnight, five tankers, one LNG carrier, three cargo ships and two tugboats, taking the total to 147 in the last ten days.
#explodey
#explodey
July 16, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Ukrainian drones hit 11 more Russian shadow fleet vessels overnight, five tankers, one LNG carrier, three cargo ships and two tugboats, taking the total to 147 in the last ten days.
#explodey
#explodey
36.
LNG tankers are probably a lot harder to blow up than most people imagine
(Admittedly I’ve never tried)
LNG tankers are probably a lot harder to blow up than most people imagine
(Admittedly I’ve never tried)
August 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
36.
LNG tankers are probably a lot harder to blow up than most people imagine
(Admittedly I’ve never tried)
LNG tankers are probably a lot harder to blow up than most people imagine
(Admittedly I’ve never tried)
🛳️ Russia has begun assembling a reserve “shadow fleet” of tankers to transport LNG in preparation for the 🇪🇺EU’s ban on Russian LNG imports on January 1, 2027, - Foreign Intelligence Service.
The total size of Russia’s ‘shadow LNG fleet’ has now grown to approximately 23 vessels.
The total size of Russia’s ‘shadow LNG fleet’ has now grown to approximately 23 vessels.
June 30, 2026 at 9:20 AM
🛳️ Russia has begun assembling a reserve “shadow fleet” of tankers to transport LNG in preparation for the 🇪🇺EU’s ban on Russian LNG imports on January 1, 2027, - Foreign Intelligence Service.
The total size of Russia’s ‘shadow LNG fleet’ has now grown to approximately 23 vessels.
The total size of Russia’s ‘shadow LNG fleet’ has now grown to approximately 23 vessels.
Protesters in Denmark rally against last EU shipyard servicing Russia-linked tankers
https://www.byteseu.com/2416465/
A coalition of civil society organizations protested against Danish shipyard Fayard’s continued servicing of vessels transporting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), at a rally …
https://www.byteseu.com/2416465/
A coalition of civil society organizations protested against Danish shipyard Fayard’s continued servicing of vessels transporting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), at a rally …
Protesters in Denmark rally against last EU shipyard servicing Russia-linked tankers - Bytes Europe
A coalition of civil society organizations protested against Danish shipyard Fayard's continued servicing of vessels transporting Russian liquefied natural
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October 2, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Protesters in Denmark rally against last EU shipyard servicing Russia-linked tankers
https://www.byteseu.com/2416465/
A coalition of civil society organizations protested against Danish shipyard Fayard’s continued servicing of vessels transporting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), at a rally …
https://www.byteseu.com/2416465/
A coalition of civil society organizations protested against Danish shipyard Fayard’s continued servicing of vessels transporting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), at a rally …
Ukrainian forces struck 20 Russian ships in the Azov Sea last night, 17 oil tankers, 2 LNG transports and one tug boat.
We are now at 136 struck Russian ships in 9 days.
We are now at 136 struck Russian ships in 9 days.
July 15, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Ukrainian forces struck 20 Russian ships in the Azov Sea last night, 17 oil tankers, 2 LNG transports and one tug boat.
We are now at 136 struck Russian ships in 9 days.
We are now at 136 struck Russian ships in 9 days.
LNG tankers only do this when they're very distressed.
Not the sunrise, but the Russian LNG tanker which was hit by suspected USVs (maritime surface drones) earlier this morning. Reporting only slowly coming out. Photos taken from another merchant vessel.
Crew reported rescued by Maltese forces
Crew reported rescued by Maltese forces
March 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM
LNG tankers only do this when they're very distressed.
the Leroy Jenkins of LNG tankers
oh boy, are we going to get someone try and run the Strait loaded with LNG?
*LEBRETHAH APPEARS TO LOAD QATARI LNG FRIDAY: SHIP-TRACKING DATA
*LEBRETHAH APPEARS TO LOAD QATARI LNG FRIDAY: SHIP-TRACKING DATA
March 6, 2026 at 1:59 PM
the Leroy Jenkins of LNG tankers
EU adds Russian LNG and another 118 tankers to its growing sanctions list: Latest package of sanctions speeds up the phase out of Russian LNG and targets more refineries, traders and petrochemical companies in China
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EU adds Russian LNG and another 118 tankers to its growing sanctions list
The EU list of sanctioned tankers is set to grow to over 560 ships with the next package, expected to pass soon
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September 22, 2025 at 11:16 AM
EU adds Russian LNG and another 118 tankers to its growing sanctions list: Latest package of sanctions speeds up the phase out of Russian LNG and targets more refineries, traders and petrochemical companies in China
www.lloydslist.com/articles/202...
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Furthermore, the new version of the bill imposes sanctions on Russia's "shadow fleet" of tankers, Russian financial institutions, including the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, and major state-owned energy projects, including Yamal LNG, Arctic LNG 1, Arctic LNG 2, and Arctic LNG 3.
4/4
4/4
July 14, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Furthermore, the new version of the bill imposes sanctions on Russia's "shadow fleet" of tankers, Russian financial institutions, including the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, and major state-owned energy projects, including Yamal LNG, Arctic LNG 1, Arctic LNG 2, and Arctic LNG 3.
4/4
4/4
Two LNG tankers inbound for Kitimat to load LNG, one is coming from China, the other South Korea.
May 16, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Two LNG tankers inbound for Kitimat to load LNG, one is coming from China, the other South Korea.
❗️Russian LNG tankers began avoiding Mediterranean routes after the Arctic Metagaz explosion, rerouting around Africa due to drone threats, increasing transit time and costs. #Russia
March 21, 2026 at 4:27 PM
❗️Russian LNG tankers began avoiding Mediterranean routes after the Arctic Metagaz explosion, rerouting around Africa due to drone threats, increasing transit time and costs. #Russia
Ukraine’s assault on Russia’s naval presence gathers pace. Overnight 17 oil tankers, two LNG transports and a tugboat were hit, bringing the total to 136 Russian vessels in nine days.
#explodey
#explodey
July 15, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Ukraine’s assault on Russia’s naval presence gathers pace. Overnight 17 oil tankers, two LNG transports and a tugboat were hit, bringing the total to 136 Russian vessels in nine days.
#explodey
#explodey
⚡ Four specialized gas tankers formerly linked to Oman have joined Russia’s shadow fleet to help Moscow bypass Western sanctions.
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Four Tankers Formally Serving Oman Join Russia’s Shadow Fleet to Evade LNG Sanctions
Four LNG tankers previously servicing Oman now load Russian gas, expanding exports and circumventing Western sanctions.
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May 18, 2026 at 7:48 AM
⚡ Four specialized gas tankers formerly linked to Oman have joined Russia’s shadow fleet to help Moscow bypass Western sanctions.
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