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UK imposes new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet
The Hindu··16 Jun
The Hindu reported that the UK announced fresh sanctions on Russian shadow fleet oil tankers after Indian captain Ajay Pant was charged with alleged sanctions breach aboard the vessel MV Smyrtos in the English Channel.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Indian seafarers can face legal risk when ships operate in sanctioned trades.
- Shadow fleet enforcement is becoming more aggressive in European waters.
- Sanctions now target logistics, insurance and technology procurement networks.
What's Happening
- UK sanctioned more Russian-linked tankers and enablers.
- Indian captain Ajay Pant was charged in the MV Smyrtos case.
- India has sought consular access.
Sanctions Context
- The UK says Russia uses a shadow fleet to fund the war in Ukraine.
- The new sanctions were announced alongside G7 pressure on Russia.
- The vessel's crew includes Indian and Georgian nationals.
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