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UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat
The UK government says it is "disrupting and deterring shadow fleet vessels" in accordance with the law.
August 13, 2026First Russian shadow fleet vessel enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding
Forwarder, a Russian-flagged ship which left port in Primorsk last week, entered the Channel on Wednesday evening.
June 18, 2026Sweden detains captain of Russian shadow fleet ship
The skipper of the Sea Owl One is suspected of producing forged documents when it was boarded by coast guard.
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UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat
Royal Marine Commandos were involved in the operation to seize the MT Smyrtos The UK government has defended its seizure of a Russian "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the English Channel, after Russian P
First Russian shadow fleet tanker enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding
A Russian "shadow fleet" tanker has entered the English Channel for the first time since UK forces boarded the Smyrtos on Sunday morning, ship tracking data shows. Forwarder, a Russian-flagged ship t
Sweden detains captain of Russian shadow fleet ship
A Swedish court has ordered the detention of the Russian captain of a ship suspected of sailing under a false flag as part of Moscow's shadow fleet. The man, who has not been named, appeared in court