Russia Takes Control of Two Chinese Heavy-Lift Ships Used for Arctic LNG 2 Deliveries
Russia has taken control of two modern heavy-lift carriers previously involved in transporting equipment for the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project, adding specialized project cargo vessels to an expanding network of shipping assets supporting…
Glory Ocean with 3-TMR-001 module on board off the coast of Singapore on May 5. (Source: Supplied)
Russia has taken control of two modern heavy-lift carriers previously involved in transporting equipment for the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project, adding specialized project cargo vessels to an expanding network of shipping assets supporting the country’s Arctic energy ambitions.
The ownership change gives Moscow greater control over a critical part of the supply chain for its Arctic energy projects, from transporting construction modules to remote project sites to potentially delivering finished LNG infrastructure to future overseas customers. It also illustrates how Russia’s shadow fleet is evolving beyond the transportation of sanctioned oil and LNG into a more comprehensive logistics network supporting the entire lifecycle of its energy projects.
The vessels, Bright (IMO 9830769) and Glory (IMO 9934498), have reappeared on the Automatic Identification System (AIS) near Murmansk under the Russian flag, following changes in ownership and management to Russia’s Eco Shipping LLC, according to vessel records reviewed by gCaptain.
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