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Ship added to EU sanction list
The European Union has adopted its newest sanctions package on Dec 16, 2024, at the Foreign Affairs Council meeting, adding 52 new vessels, among them the 'Attica', to the sanctions list that have been deemed by the EU to be supporting Russia’s war machine. The vessels that have been sanctioned are primarily involved in circumventing the oil price cap mechanism implemented by the West, in arms deliveries, and in the transportation of stolen grain. This latest package has brought the total number of vessels sanctioned by the EU to 79. The majority of the vessels are involved in the transport of Russian oil and in transporting arms for the Russian military. The sanctions package also targets a total of 54 individuals and 30 entities that are deemed to be bolstering Russia’s war effort. Among them, there are also entities and individuals in China and North Korea who have been deemed to be supplying Russia with dual-use materials to support Russia’s military efforts. Two senior North Korean officials and seven Chinese individuals and companies have been targeted in the latest sanctions. The purpose of the sanctions has been defined to increase the operational costs for Russia by banning them from ports in the EU and hindering them from receiving maritime services.
Sanctioned shadow fleet tanker turns back from detour around UK
The 'Attica', hauling 730,000 barrels of Urals crude oil from the Russian port St. Petersburg rto Vadinar , that was observed on Dec 5, 2024, heading toward the Shetland Islands, a route that would have taken it on a detour around the northern tip of the UK, made a sudden turn and instead took a more-typical journey through the English Channel. The tanker was sanctioned by the UK in November for carrying Russian oil, On Dec 9 it was moving toward northern Spain. The original route around the north of the UK would have added about two days, or 25%, to its journey from the Baltic to the Mediterranean Sea. Three UK government bodies are working together to challenge Moscow’s so-called shadow fleet perceived to have dubious insurance if they pass through UK waters. One vessel that ignored the challenge was subsequently blacklisted.
Tanker damaged in mine explosion
The 'Syra'was targeted by a marine mine which caused an explosion at the Rudhum/Al-Nashima terminal, Yemen, on Oct 3, 2020, at 8 p.m. The mine was planted by the Southern Transitional Council militias, while the tanker was in the process of loading oil at the terminal. The 'Syra' immediately halted the pumping process after the explosion, which caused minor damage. She departed the terminal on Oct 4 at 7 a.m. headed to Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, where further damage evaluation was to take place after the arrival on Oct 9. One ballast tank was reportedly damaged.
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