News of Bahrain
World22 April 20261 min read

A hidden fleet of ageing tankers is quietly moving sanctioned oil across the world’s oceans.

Known as the shadow fleet or ghost ships, these vessels operate with fake identities, switched-off tracking systems and secret transfers at sea to evade global sanctions. In this News of Bahrain explainer, we break down how this underground maritime network works and why it is be

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Published 22 April 2026, 8:00 · Updated 21:29

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Known as the shadow fleet or ghost ships, these vessels operate with fake identities, switched-off tracking systems and secret transfers at sea to evade global sanctions. In this News of Bahrain explainer, we break down how this underground maritime network works and why it is becoming a growing concern for global energy markets and maritime security.

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