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EU Escalates Crackdown on Russia's Shadow Fleet With Full Maritime Services Ban

Explore the implications of the EU maritime services ban on Russian oil amid heightened sanctions against Moscow.

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Oil Tankers Wait Offshore as Russia Redirects Barrels to China | OilPrice.com

Russian oil cargoes are piling up in East Asian waters as India scales back purchases under U.S. pressure, forcing sellers to court Chinese refiners with deeper discounts.

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Vague Oman Talks Set Oil Up for Whiplash | OilPrice.com

U.S.–Iran nuclear talks in Oman cooled oil markets, pushing Brent back to $67 and setting up volatility as vague outcomes leaves traders on edge.

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Supertankers Speed Through Strait of Hormuz as Geopolitical Risk Mounts

Explore the impact of US-Iran tensions on supertankers in the Strait of Hormuz and their response to shipping risks.

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Embiricos fixes 2010-built VLCC at $147,135 a day - Splash247

A 2010-built VLCC has been fixed out at a striking $147,135 per day. The scrubber-fitted Kalamos, built at Shanghai Waigaoqiao, has reportedly been taken on at the bumper rate while currently positioned off India’s west coast. The vessel is listed as operated by Embiricos, with IOC named as the...

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EU Escalates its Crackdown on the Russian Shadow Fleet...But Increases its Import of Russian LNG​

Feb 7, 2026 What's Going on With Shipping - Maritime Industry Today
The European Union escalated its crackdown on the Russian Shadow Fleet by a complete ban on maritime services for Russian crude oil, by choking off Moscow's access to shipping, insurance and related support for its ships. But, at the same time, the import of Russian LNG surpassed its purchase of Russian Yamal Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) in January 2026.


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