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The southern Peloponnese in Greece is now a key location for ship-to-ship transfers.Shutterstock
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EU sanctions announced last week aim to tackle suspect STS trades linked to Russia.Shutterstock
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The Laconian Gulf is home to endangered Caretta-Caretta sea turtles.Shutterstock