By Jos Standerwick, CEO, Maritime London

 

On 21 February, Canada amended the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations by sanctioning 109 vessels considered to be part of Russia's 'Shadow Fleet'. The Canadian Government cited that these vessels have been involved in transporting property and goods for the benefit of Russia or persons in Russia.

The list includes 92 oil tankers involved in transferring Russian oil to third countries, 9 liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers involved in transferring Russian LNG to third countries, and 8 vessels involved in moving arms and related material to Russia from Iran and North Korea.

The regulation states that any ship listed below, any ship registered in Russia, or any ship used, leased, or chartered in whole or in part by or on behalf or for the benefit of Russia, a person in Russia, or a person already sanctioned by Canadian authorities cannot dock or secure passage through Canada unless it is necessary to safeguard human life or ensure navigational safety.

A link to the regulation can be found here.

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