Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 62523
Shipping: Russia
Tabled: 25 June 2025
Answered: 30 June 2025
Named DayQuestion
Sir Julian Lewis
Conservative — New Forest East
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her policy is on the (a) tracking, (b) interception and (c) onboard inspection of vessels suspected of belonging to Russia's shadow fleet when in transit through UK waters.
Answer
Mike KaneThe UK Government consistently monitors UK waters to uphold the safety of mariners, the marine environment and the UK’s national security, which includes monitoring of tankers that are suspected of being associated with the movement of Russian oil. As a s...
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