August 7, 2025
Sanctioned, Stateless and Falsely Flagged Tankers Test Europe’s Resolve
The dangers arising from falsely flagged, stateless and lawless ships sailing through European and UK territorial waters is something the region’s governments grapple with daily. Sanctioned tankers using fraudulent registries such as Malawi, Eswatini and Benin are navigating the Danish Strait and English Channel every day, violating international laws and posing clear risks to maritime...