Michelle Wiese Bockmann
Markets Editor

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Russia pushes back at IMO over ship-to-ship transfer crackdown
Flag states have been encouraged to guarantee that tankers flying their flag carry out transfers in areas authorised by port states
Majority of tankers shipping Russian oil comply with price cap
Callings in March showed Greek shipowners regaining market share to account for 42% of tonnage loading Russian oil
Euronav tanker takes on Iran oil, says UANI
Vietnam-flagged vessel Abyss purportedly took on an Iranian cargo in February in Iran while its vessel-tracking transponder was off. The transfer of this cargo is now the subject of an allegation made by activist group United Against Nuclear Iran
Abuse of IMO vessel-numbering scheme and falsely flagged ships continues, committee hears
Countries support an intersessional working group to define the due diligence required to use the IMO unique company and registered owner identification number scheme
Rise in wrongly jailed seafarers triggers development of IMO guidelines
Legal committee told of urgent need for fairer treatment of seafarers suspected of maritime crimes, and development of database outlining current cases
Sanctions on Russia have ‘weaponised’ flags, says registry chief
Pacific Island flag says there is a line between ‘legal and ethical’ as Western governments step up pressure on open registries as tankers circumvent sanctions