Shadow Fleet Traffic on Northern Sea Route Surges as Arctic Safety Concerns Grow

October 5, 2026•Read full article on source

The number of shadow-fleet vessels carrying Russian oil and LNG through the Northern Sea Route has surged this summer, according to a new analysis by the Bellona Environmental Transparency Center, raising concerns about the ability to respond to accidents in one of the world's most remote shipping environments.

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