Aging Shadow Fleet Carrying Russian Oil Poses Disaster Risk
- Old tankers typically sold for scrap are instead hauling crude
- Usual safety and insurance standards aren’t being met
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The oil tanker Turba normally should have been melted down by now.
The 26-year-old vessel hasn’t had a full inspection since 2017, according to a database dedicated to promoting safe shipping. It also lacks industry standard insurance and sails under the flag of country with a poor standing for the oversight of maritime safety.