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Russia expands fleet as crackdown on stateless vessels intensifies

Russia expands its fleet as more vessels join the Russian flag registry.

By · Published September 27, 2026  22:59 UTC · Updated September 28, 2026  10:53 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Russia expands its fleet as more vessels join the Russian flag registry.
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107 vessels have joined the Russian flag registry since January 2025, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. This development is part of a larger trend of Russia expanding its fleet as a crackdown on stateless vessels intensifies. The International Institute for Strategic Studies reports that Russia's shadow fleet has changed course, with a shift towards more openly flagged vessels.

The Financial Times notes that Russia's expansion of its fleet is a response to the intensified crackdown on stateless vessels. TradeWinds News reports that vessels flying false flags have plunged after navy action. The Kyiv Independent reports that Europe's crackdown has halved the number of shadow fleet ships sailing under false flags.

The current state of affairs is that Russia's fleet is expanding as more vessels join the Russian flag registry, while the number of stateless vessels flying false flags continues to decline.

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How many vessels have joined the Russian flag registry?

107 vessels since January 2025, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air.

What is the reason for Russia's fleet expansion?

The Financial Times notes that it is a response to the intensified crackdown on stateless vessels.

Has the number of stateless vessels flying false flags changed?

The Kyiv Independent reports that it has halved since the crackdown began.

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