First tanker carrying Russian diesel arrives off US coast but finds no buyer – Reuters
The first tanker carrying Russian diesel bound for the United States has come to a halt off the US east coast. Its operator says the destination of the shipment is still undecided.
Source: Reuters, citing LSEG shipping data
Details: A cargo of 40,000 tonnes of diesel was loaded onto the Malta-flagged Agioi Fanendes at Russia's Baltic port of Primorsk on 22 October, with delivery expected on 7 November.
The tanker's Greek operator, Eastmed, said a week after loading that the vessel was continuing its voyage pending further instructions and that a port of discharge had not yet been chosen or approved.
"Nothing has changed regarding the vessel's destination, she is still awaiting orders," Eastmed told Reuters on Tuesday.
Background:
- In early November, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill sent letters to a dozen port and terminal operators in the state, warning them that they must reject any tankers carrying Russian diesel or face severe penalties.
- Following this, two of the first tankers initially bound for the US abruptly changed course: one passed through the Strait of Gibraltar into the Mediterranean, while the other is heading to South America.
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