Russia’s shadow fleet: Emerging maritime security risks

Dragonfly is pleased to invite you to a briefing looking at the growing risk posed by Russia's shadow fleet to European maritime security.

This will take place on Thursday, 8 May at 1100hrs New York / 1600hrs London / 1700hrs Paris / 1900hrs Dubai.

Russia continues to circumvent sanctions through its shadow fleet. The fleet, which often comprises aging ships with opaque ownership, has surged in size and now comprises nearly 17% of global oil tankers. With this increase, the risks to maritime traffic, coastal countries and critical infrastructure are escalating. This briefing will provide key insights into how the shadow fleet threatens European waters, focusing on potential disruptions, damage to subsea infrastructure and espionage.

Our specialists will:

• Examine the growth of Russia’s shadow fleet and its impact on European maritime security
• Identify the high-risk maritime zones most vulnerable to shadow fleet-related incidents
• Assess the economic and environmental risks posed by oil spills and infrastructure damage
• Explore the broader outlook for espionage and Russian hybrid warfare in European waters

The briefing will include an opportunity for you to pose questions to our panel.