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Denmark Increases Inspections of Shadow Fleet’s “Old and Worthless” Ships
- On October 6, the Danish government announced new measures to increase oversight of oil tankers traveling through its territorial waters, aiming to crack down on Russia’s so-called shadow fleet.
- This action comes in response to a rise in aging ships carrying embargoed Russian crude through Denmark’s maritime routes, prompting worries about potential hazards to both safety and the environment.
- Authorities will implement more frequent inspections and basic environmental checks, focusing on compliance with international safety and waste management standards.
- Danish Environment Minister Magnus Heunicke cautioned that numerous old and potentially dangerous oil tankers travel annually through Denmark’s waters, and the EU has prohibited 444 such vessels from accessing its ports.
- Officials expect that intensified inspections and data sharing with international partners could help curb shadow fleet operations and reduce the risk of oil spills in European waters.
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In order to contain Russia's so-called "shadow fleet", NATO member Denmark tightens the controls for oil tankers crossing its waters.
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