Britain imposes sanctions on 10 more tankers for transporting Russian oil

This is reported on the website of the British government, Ukrinform reports.

As noted in the updated sanctions data, the following vessels are subject to restrictions: NIKOLAY ZUYEV, SCF Vankor, Vladimir Tikhonov, SCF Baltica, NS ASIA, LEONID LOZA, OLYMPIYSKY PROSPECT, ZALIV ANIVA, NS CLIPPER and NS CORONA.

It is emphasized that the sanctions are imposed against vessels engaged in activities whose purpose or effect is to destabilize, undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, or to benefit from or support the Russian government.

All of the vessels sanctioned by the UK on Wednesday are involved in the transportation of oil or oil products originating in Russia to third countries.

These vessels are banned from accessing UK ports, as well as their captains or pilots. It is noted that the registration of tankers in the British Court Register may be suspended, and the masters and pilots of these vessels may receive an order for their detention.

As Ukrinform reported, on September 10, the UK government announced new sanctions against the Russian Aerospace Forces.

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