We think it will have both a deterrent effect on vessels that are part of the Russian shadow fleet, and provide a basis for taking other measures, such as sanctioning more vessels, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) to Swedish Radio Ekot.
According to the Ministry of Justice, the tightened controls are an important piece of the puzzle in the work against the so-called shadow fleet, which consists of vessels that are often older, have unclear ownership structures and lack insurance, and are used to circumvent sanctions such as the oil price cap.
”This underscores Sweden's clear presence in the Baltic Sea, which in itself has a deterrent effect. It also provides Sweden and our allies with important information about vessels that can be used as a basis for sanctioning more vessels in the shadow fleet”, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) in a press release.
