On EU actions against the Russian shadow fleets and ensuring a full enforcement of sanctions against Russia
B-10-2024-0164
on behalf of the PPE Group · Rapporteur: Michael Gahler, Rasa Juknevičienė, Jessica Polfjärd, Sandra Kalniete, Andrzej Halicki, Sebastião Bugalho, David McAllister
Written by a language model from the full text only; every figure comes from the text. The paragraph links open the paragraph a statement rests on — check the text itself before relying on it.
This resolution calls for stronger EU action against Russia's shadow fleets and full enforcement of sanctions, including bans on Russian oil products, LNG, and nuclear goods, and stricter controls on vessels.¶¶¶ It urges member states to use international law to inspect and penalize shadow fleet ships, and asks the Commission to consider US-style trade tools against sanctions circumvention.¶¶¶
Key points
- Calls for a full ban on re-exported Russian refined oil products and stresses that sanctions are undermined by continued fossil fuel imports.¶
- Urges G7 countries to enforce the oil price cap and close loopholes, and calls for strict control over shadow fleets that pose ecological threats.¶
- Demands implementation of IMO Resolution A.1192(33), including reporting ship-to-ship transfers and enhanced port inspections of suspicious ships.¶
- Calls for coordinated action with allies, including through the IMO, to counter shadow fleet activities and urges coastal states to use their rights under international law.¶
- Calls for ending dependency on Russian energy, banning LNG and nuclear imports, and avoiding new agreements with Rosatom.¶
- Urges countries with international straits to require proof of insurance and safety standards from ships.¶
- Calls for a full embargo on Russian LNG, sanctions on Gazprom and oil companies, and listing Arc-7 vessels and more ships with IMO numbers.¶
- Condemns states and entities helping Russia evade sanctions and calls for stronger efforts to limit circumvention.¶
- Asks the Commission to consider adopting trade policy tools similar to US measures against actors gaining unfair advantages from sanctions regimes.¶
Who is affected
- Russian shadow fleet ships and their operators face stricter inspections, insurance requirements, and potential sanctions listings.¶¶¶
- EU member states are called on to enforce bans on Russian oil, LNG, and nuclear imports and to avoid new Rosatom agreements.¶¶
- Countries with international straits are urged to require proof of insurance and safety compliance from vessels.¶
- Entities and individuals helping Russia circumvent sanctions are condemned and targeted for stronger enforcement.¶