Tankers Chartered By Chevron To Move Venezuelan Crude

Chevron Tankers Redirected as Venezuela Oil Sanctions Impact Cargo Transport

Chevron-chartered tankers, originally meant to transport crude oil from Venezuela to the U.S., are now being offered for spot contracts elsewhere. PDVSA’s cancellation of loading permits has prompted Chevron to seek alternative solutions. Delays and uncertainties in returning cargoes have disrupted operations, highlighting the challenges faced by companies in the Venezuelan oil market.

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Everest Energy Arctic LNG 2

First Non-Ice-Class LNG Tanker Navigates Risky Northern Sea Route Amid Sanctions

Novatek, a Russian LNG producer, defied Western sanctions by sending the Everest Energy tanker through the Northern Sea Route. Despite lacking proper permits and sailing under a defunct flag, the vessel completed the journey to Asia. This risky move showcases Russia’s determination to market LNG in the face of sanctions and challenges in international shipping.

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LNG carrier at dusk

Palau Suspends Flags of LNG Tankers Amid AIS Signals Tampering

Palau suspends flags of Russian LNG tankers, halting operations due to AIS signal tampering. Investigation shows potential cargo losses and challenges for Novatek. Delays impact marketing efforts and finding buyers for sanctioned cargo from Arctic LNG 2 project. Complexity and restrictions in LNG shipping industry highlighted. Shadow fleet remains inactive in Russian waters.

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Laden crude oil tanker approaches the port of Qingdao, China in the morning fog. Photo credit: Shutterstock/Igor Grochev

The Growing Strain on Russian Tankers from the West

The G7 countries, led by UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer, are ramping up pressure on Russian oil tankers, with 11 more vessels facing sanctions. Despite disruptions for targeted tankers, overall oil supply and freight costs remain stable. Moscow’s shadow fleet is limited, forcing potential reliance on Western-owned ships. Uncertainty looms over the future of the tanker market and global shipping industry.

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Aerial top view of a containership at port. Stock Photo: Shutterstock/Avigator Fortuner

Russian Ship released from German port after sanctions suspicion

A cargo ship from Russia previously held in Germany on suspicion of violating sanctions can now freely leave the port of Rostock, as confirmed by the Stralsund main customs office. The Atlantic Navigator II was carrying birch wood for the US, subject to EU sanctions but not US sanctions. Prosecutors revealed further details about the ship’s operations and detainment.

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