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Question follow-through · 62523

Shipping: Russia

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.

answeredDepartment for Transport

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Answering body
Department for Transport
Tabled
25 Jun 2025
Target answer date
30 Jun 2025
Answer
30 Jun 2025 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 25 Jun 2025

    Question tabled

    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.

  2. 30 Jun 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 30 Jun 2025

    Answer published

    The 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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