The oil tanker AGIOI FANENDES, operating under the Maltese flag, is currently en route to the American shores as the only ship among three Russian tankers that headed towards the United States last month. Despite the issuance of General License No. 135 on October 9, which temporarily allows the import of Russian diesel oil into the United States, no Russian diesel has yet been delivered to the country.
Details of the Moving Tankers
Three tankers, including TALISMAN (Russian flag, IMO 9292060), LERUO (Sierra Leone flag, IMO 9385831), and AGIOI FANENDES (Maltese flag, IMO 9798375), moved towards the United States last month. However, the first two tankers are under sanctions from the European Union, the UK, and the United States, creating political and compliance challenges for buyers, port authorities, and other maritime service providers.
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Changes in Tanker Routes
The TALISMAN tanker unexpectedly changed its announced AIS destination from "Atlantic Shores FO" to "For Orders" and has passed through the Strait of Gibraltar. The LERUO tanker also changed its destination from "Atlantic Shores for Orders" to "Brazil for Orders," indicating a shift in its initial plans to enter the United States. Meanwhile, AGIOI FANENDES, after initially announcing its destination as New York, has now changed its destination to "For Orders," but it appears to still be heading towards the northeastern shores of the United States.
Since AGIOI FANENDES is not under sanctions, this tanker is considered the only remaining option for unloading cargo in the United States. This situation reflects the complex challenges that buyers and oil traders face and increases the need to comply with existing laws and regulations.
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