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Sanctioned shadow tanker tries to protect itself with netting and metal structures
Russian merchant ships passing through the Black Sea have begun using unusual methods to protect themselves from Ukrainian aerial and naval drones, ranging from nets and metal structures to camouflage paint reminiscent of designs used during World War I and World War II. The 'Caruzo', which passed through Istanbul on Aug 11, 2026, with about one million barrels of Russian crude oil, being under sanctions imposed by the UK, EU, New Zealand, Canada, Switzerland, and Australia, and identified by Greenpeace as part of Russia’s shadow fleet, had completely covered the superstructure with netting. Additional protection was also visible at the tanker’s stern, where metal structures resembling cages were hanging from both sides, intended to protect the engine room from naval drone attacks. Since July 2025 the ship has been turning off its AIS before entering the Black Sea, making it appear for months as if it was “located” in the Bosphorus. Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) has classified the 'Caruzo' as a vessel involved in exporting Russian oil and petroleum products in circumvention of the G7 oil embargo and price cap. According to HUR, the tanker has been involved in these shipments since at least Oct 2023. In Jan 2024, it took part in a ship-to-ship (STS) oil transfer near the Kerch Strait with sanctioned tankers. The Caruzo’s routes extended to terminals and ports in Turkey, China, India, Malaysia, Morocco, Egypt, and Vietnam, among others. The HUR separately noted that the vessel has called at Russian ports and has been recorded turning off its AIS. https://theins.press/en/news/295977
Detention in Dongjiakou
The 'Caruzo' was detained at Dongjiakou on Oct 25, 2025 by Tokyo MoU inspectors during a port state inspection. The inspection revealed 14 deficiencies, two of which were being regarded as serious and grounds for a detention. The tanker was on its first call at Dongjiakou, where inspectors reviewed certificates and safety management records under the ISM Code.
SALE OF THE SUEZMAX CAP LAURENT
Euronav NV today announces that the Company sold its Suezmax Cap Laurent (1998 - 146,145 dwt), for USD 22.25 million to Indian owners. The vessel was wholly owned by Euronav The capital gain on that sale of about USD 11.1 million will be recorded in the fourth quarter. Following the sale, the availability of the revolver under the USD 750 million facility was reduced by USD 11.5 million. The vessel was delivered to its new owner on 26 November 2015
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