Ships from the shadow fleet are transitioning from flag hopping to direct registration under the Russian flag. This change comes as Russia"s ship register has expanded by 40% since the invasion of Ukraine. The shift towards registering vessels in Russia is occurring amid increasing pressure from the European Union on ship registers and efforts to board vessels.
As previously reported, the EU has been intensifying its scrutiny of maritime operations linked to Russia, which has prompted some shipping companies to seek alternative registration options. The growing size of Russia"s ship register reflects this trend.
This development is part of broader international maritime dynamics influenced by geopolitical tensions, particularly in relation to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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