UAE bans Russian "shadow fleet" tankers from entering its ports - Bloomberg
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The UAE has banned Eswatini flagged vessels that help transport Russian oil from entering its ports. This is yet another step by the UAE to distance itself from risky vessels associated with the Russian "shadow fleet.
The United Arab Emirates has banned ships flying the flag of the African country of Eswatini. This is the latest sign that the Middle Eastern country is distancing itself from risky vessels that help transport Russian oil. This was reported by Bloomberg, according to UNN.
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It is noted that according to a government circular published on the Fujairah Port website, the flag of Eswatini is now on the list that restricts entry into the ports and waters of the UAE. It should be noted that earlier this year the flag of Cameroon was included in the list.
Ships flying both flags have been transporting oil for Moscow after it assembled a shadowy fleet of ships to help keep sanctioned supplies moving.
The ban will not apply to ships assessed by a broader international classification body.
The publication learned that of the 18 ships flying the Eswatini flag visible in the ship tracking data, the ownership of 16 is unknown.
According to Kpler, several of the tankers on the list were carrying oil produced in Russia and Iran.
