How long does a shadow fleet vessel’s shadow linger?

Lloyd's List · Lloyd’s List · 2026-11-06 15:56 UTC

As shadow fleet tankers drift back into mainstream trade, compliance experts in New York say there is no clear cut-off for a vessel’s past, and no easy answer on how much due diligence is sufficient

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As shadow fleet tankers drift back into mainstream trade, compliance experts in New York say there is no clear cut-off for a vessel’s past, and no easy answer on how much due diligence is sufficient

SHADOW fleet vessels are returning to mainstream trade, drawn by a freight market that owners are eager to tap. But how long does a ship’s past follow it?

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