Leaked documents have revealed that Russian oil tankers, part of Moscow's so-called "dark fleet," are circumventing Western sanctions with insurance policies that seem impossible to claim against. This situation exposes coastal states in Europe and Asia to significant potential cleanup costs in the event of an oil spill. The fleet, responsible for shipping approximately 70% of Russian seaborne oil, lacks proper oil spill insurance, raising concerns over a huge environmental risk for Europe. The leaks have sparked discussions on whether these vessels will be banned from ports and coastal waters. Additionally, there's criticism towards coastal states for not fully utilizing their rights under maritime law to protect against underinsured vessels, with warnings that governments could face public backlash if a spill occurs and they are found to have not taken sufficient preventive measures.
‘Russian oil tankers circumventing western sanctions are relying on insurance that appears impossible to claim against, according to leaked documents exposing the risks taken by Moscow’s “dark fleet”.’ https://t.co/hXUy1wZote
"coastal states aren't using their full rights under maritime law to protect themselves against underinsured vessels. “If there’s a spill, voters will demand to know why their governments didn’t do more.” https://t.co/fCohMMwWMD @OilSheppard @osinga @CovertShores @alessionaval
Huge environmental risk for Europe. ~70% of Russian seaborn oil is shipped by Russia’s shadow fleet Russian ‘dark fleet’ lacks disaster insurance, leaks suggest https://t.co/n7E5PSjK9C via @ft https://t.co/WGkBvWsnvP
Does this mean that they will be banned from ports and coastal waters? Russian ‘dark fleet’ lacks oil spill insurance, leaks suggest https://t.co/0OqP7WG7zc via @ft
“The Russian dark fleet’s insurance arrangements…potentially expose coastal states in Europe and Asia to huge potential clean-up costs in the event of a spill.” @xtophercook @OilSheppard Russian ‘dark fleet’ lacks oil spill insurance, leaks suggest https://t.co/Cv4lWKBk3T
Russian oil tankers circumventing western sanctions are relying on insurance that appears impossible to claim against, according to leaked documents exposing the risks taken by Moscow’s “dark fleet”, @xtophercook and @OilSheppard report https://t.co/zEJu20KxCB
Russian ‘dark fleet’ lacks oil spill insurance, leaks suggest Russian oil tankers circumventing western sanctions are relying on insurance that appears impossible to claim against, according to leaked documents exposing the risks taken by Moscow’s “dark fleet”. #oott #Russia…