Sanctioned Russian LNG tanker Pioneer transfers cargo to unresticted vessel in Mediterranean, undermining US sanctions.

Sanctioned Russian LNG tanker Pioneer reportedly transfers cargo to unresticted vessel New Energy in the Mediterranean Sea, highlighting Russia's efforts to circumvent US sanctions and maintain its LNG exports. This is the first shipment from Russia's Arctic LNG 2 plant, also sanctioned by the US last year. Russia is expanding its shadow fleet operation for LNG tankers, evading sanctions through techniques like falsifying vessel Automatic Identification System (AIS) data.

August 26, 2024
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