According to TradeWinds, authorities in China and India have launched a large-scale campaign to tighten control over the technical condition of shadow fleet tankers. These countries, which are the largest buyers of sanctioned oil, are now imposing stricter requirements on vessels entering their ports. The main focus is on identifying «substandard» tankers — ships with critical age, questionable insurance, or serious technical defects that threaten environmental safety.
Experts note that this move signals a shift in priorities for Beijing and New Delhi, which previously often ignored the condition of vessels for the sake of cheap energy. Increased inspections and potential docking bans are creating new logistical hurdles for oil exporters from the Russian Federation and Iran. Currently, port services in both states are introducing additional inspections to minimize the risks of accidents and oil spills in their territorial waters.
