US EditionDenmark Targets Russia’s Shadow Fleet With Tighter Tanker Controls
Denmark will conduct more frequent environmental inspections on aging tankers in its waters to prevent pollution and enforce compliance amid rising Russian shadow fleet activity, officials said.
- 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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Particular attention will be paid to old vessels.
Denmark Ramps Up Maritime Checks With New Inspection Rules Targeting Shadow Fleet
The Danish government has announced stricter environmental supervision of ships anchoring at Skagen Red—one of the largest anchorages in the Nordic region and a key gateway to and from the Baltic Sea. According to Denmark on October 6, the move comes amid increased activity by older vessels, including tankers transporting sanctioned Russian oil through Danish waters. Officials say these ships pose heightened risks to maritime safety and the mari…
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