Sovcomflot, a Russian airline, says that new U.S. Sanctions create operational difficulties
Sovcomflot - the largest Russian tanker company - said that the new U.S. Sanctions would cause additional operational difficulties. It also accused the West for undermining global merchant shipping.
Sovcomflot stated that the company's ships do not form part of a "shadow fleet".
The sanctions against Sovcomflot were not based on any violations by the company or legal basis. They were motivated solely by political interests, including those of the United States.
Sovcomflot, the largest shipping company and major tanker operator in Russia is a leading tanker operator.
The new sanctions against Sovcomflot vessels will create additional operational problems, it says.
"Sovcomflot is continuing to work to minimize the negative impact on its operations of the sanctions. The company said that it would continue to adhere high standards in terms of safety, quality and maritime operations while complying with all laws and requirements.
The administration of U.S. president Joe Biden imposed the most comprehensive sanctions to date on Friday, targeting Russia's oil revenues and gas revenues.
The U.S. Treasury has identified 69 Sovcomflot vessel that are currently blocked, including 54 oil and products tankers and 4 LNG tankers. (Reporting and writing by Gleb Stlyarov, Anastasia Teterevleva, editing by Guy Faulconbridge).
(source: Reuters)
