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February 10, 2025
Inside the New Plan to Seize Russia’s Shadow Fleet
Politico
Maritime attorney Sean Pribyl was quoted in a Politico article about the complex challenges European countries face under international law when attempting to seize Russian shadow fleet tankers. European nations are drafting new legislation to target vessels linked to Russia's oil exports, aiming to disrupt illegal trade, safeguard critical infrastructure and thwart the country's use of its shadow fleet to evade sanctions. The article examined the legal and logistical hurdles involved, as well as the potential geopolitical ramifications of these actions. Mr. Pribyl provided insights into the legal constraints countries encounter.
Within a country's territorial water, "it's more likely that there's authority that the state could apprehend that vessel," he said, such as for environmental and safety reasons, but "it's much more limited" beyond that.
READ: Inside the New Plan to Seize Russia’s Shadow Fleet
Within a country's territorial water, "it's more likely that there's authority that the state could apprehend that vessel," he said, such as for environmental and safety reasons, but "it's much more limited" beyond that.
READ: Inside the New Plan to Seize Russia’s Shadow Fleet