Regulation

New approach could block shadow tankers carrying Russian oil

Experts believe that environmental safety considerations may allow the authorities to ban the Russian shadow fleet from operating in Danish waters. 
If Denmark wants to prevent the Russian shadow fleet's sailing in Danish waters, the focus in the future should not be on whether a ship is sailing with "wrong oil" from or with ties to Russia, but on whether they are doing it safely, according to Kristina Siig, a professor specializing in maritime law. | Photo: Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix
If Denmark wants to prevent the Russian shadow fleet's sailing in Danish waters, the focus in the future should not be on whether a ship is sailing with "wrong oil" from or with ties to Russia, but on whether they are doing it safely, according to Kristina Siig, a professor specializing in maritime law. | Photo: Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix
by PETER THOMSEN, METTE GRUBE CONDRUP

If the Danish government wants to shut down shipping with ties to the Russian shadow fleet, they should approach the problem from a new angle. 

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