Denmark tightens grip on Russian oil tankers in Skagen-Red
Denmark has introduced stricter regulations for tankers carrying oil from Russia. The changes aim to enhance environmental safety and protect sailors. The new regulations apply specifically to the port of Skagen-Red.
Denmark has decided to implement stricter regulations for tankers transporting oil from Russia. According to Kommersant, the new measures are intended to improve environmental safety and protect sailors. The changes apply to the port of Skagen-Red, where ship oversight will be significantly strengthened.
The decision to tighten regulations stems from the increasing number of old tankers passing through the Danish straits.
They are like ticking bombs
These vessels pose an elevated risk to the marine environment. As a result, tankers will undergo more rigorous inspections than other types of ships. In June 2024, the Danish Foreign Minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, announced the possibility of blocking ships carrying Russian oil.
The Danish Straits are a crucial maritime route connecting the Baltic Sea with the global ocean.
For Russia, these straits represent an essential route for exporting oil from the ports of Ust-Luga and Primorsk. The regulatory changes aim to mitigate environmental risks associated with transporting oil through these waters.
