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Russian Oil Tankers Get Their Safety Certification From India via Dubai Company

India is providing safety certification for dozens of ships managed by a Dubai subsidiary of top Russian shipping group Sovcomflot, official data showed, enabling oil exports to India and elsewhere after Western certifiers withdrew their services due to global sanctions …

UK’s Asset Freeze of Russian Shipping Firm Sovcomflot Causes Problems for Re/Insurers

Russia’s top shipping company Sovcomflot (SCF), already struggling to find berths to discharge cargoes, is facing fresh pressure after the UK on Thursday joined countries that have slapped sanctions on it, with implications for insurance and certification. With a modern …

Russia Dropped From World’s Top Association of Ship Certifiers as Sanctions Deepen

The world’s top association of ship certifiers has withdrawn membership from the Russia Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) due to the impact of sanctions on Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine, in another blow to the country’s vital shipping sector. …

Norwegian Ship Certifier DNV Winds Down Russia Business

Norway’s DNV, one of the world’s top ship certifiers, is winding down its Russia business and reviewing all existing contracts becoming the latest company to cut such services as pressure grows on Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine. Classification societies …

Top Ship Certifier Lloyd’s Register Withdraws Services to Russia

Lloyd’s Register, one of the world’s top ship certifiers, is stopping services to Russia after sanctions were imposed on Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine, the company said on Thursday. Classification societies including LR provide services such as checking that …