27 June 2023

Western traders are moving Russia-linked oil at sea – ecological risks are rising


Investigate Europe
Investigate Europe
A short film exploring the rise in oil transfers taking place off European coasts. It is the latest installment of our Fuelling War investigation series
Uncontrolled ship-to-ship transfers are rife off the Greek coast. An Investigate Europe and Reporters United investigation reveals the influential role played by western oil giants. Greece's government claims little can be done as transfers occur in international waters despite growing environmental risks. New EU sanctions are targeting the opaque practice – but can they turn the tide on suspect sea transfers?

Read the full investigation here.

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