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Commons · Question 125435 · Tabled 10 Apr 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 20 Apr 2026

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Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Government's press notice entitled Shadow fleet set to be interdicted in UK waters in latest blow to Russia, published on 25 March 2026, how many of the Russian shadow fleet vessels under

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 20 Apr 2026

Deterring and disrupting the Russian shadow fleet, including those subject to sanctions, is a priority for the UK. The UK Government constantly monitors UK waters to ensure the safety of mariners, protect the marine environment and uphold the UK’s nation...