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Russian register loses appeal for shadow fleet after US and UK EU enforcement

April 3, 2026Lloyd's List

Lloyd's List says a US seizure and stepped-up UK-EU enforcement reduced the attractiveness of the Russian flag for shadow fleet operators. This points to flagging risk repricing under tighter enforcement.

A US seizure of a Russian‑flagged tanker and a new wave of UK-EU enforcement have punctured the appeal of the Russian register for shadow fleet operators
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