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Japan’s 35-ship crackdown: the shadow fleet’s new enemy in the Pacific

CLAVE 1 / 4Japan has sanctioned 35 vessels linked to Russia’s shadow fleet, marking its first direct vessel restrictions under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act.

CLAVE 2 / 4The targeted ships total 3.37 million DWT, including 31 crude and petroleum product tankers and four general cargo vessels.

CLAVE 3 / 4Sanctions require Japanese government permission for services such as repairs, insurance, and financing, effective from October 2, 2026.

CLAVE 4 / 4The measures aim to curb Russia’s oil-export network, with 72 sanctioned vessels transporting an estimated €7.5bn ($8.8bn) of Russian fossil fuels since 2025.

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