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In a notable development, several Russian ships listed on the European Union's sanctions roster have opted for name changes and reflagging, aiming to slip under the radar. This strategy has led to a significant number of these so-called shadow fleet vessels now operating in European maritime territories. The EU's sanctions list currently encompasses 557 ships linked to Russia or Belarus, prohibiting their entry into EU ports. One of the affected vessels, the 'Mianzimu' (IMO: 9299666), which was added to the sanctions list in 2024, has been reflagged to fly the Gambian flag and renamed 'Dashan.' It is presently making its way from Turkey back to Russia. Similarly, the 'Alissa' (IMO: 9273052) has undergone a name change to 'Soufia 1' and is now sailing under the Swaziland flag, currently positioned in Singaporean waters. Another vessel, the 'Delvina' (IMO: 9331153), formerly known as 'Galian 2', sails under the Comoros flag. Additionally, newer entries on the sanctions list from 2024 are also navigating within European waters while sporting new identifications. The 'Andromeda' has transformed into 'Amazon' and is currently under the Omani flag, en route from Russia to Egypt through the North Sea. Moreover, the 'Marabella Sun' (IMO: 9323376), now reflagged to Gambia as 'Chariot Ride,' is traversing the North Sea on its journey from Yalova to Primorsk in Russia. The vessel 'Phoenix' (IMO: 9333424), which has been renamed 'Photon' and registered under the Gambian flag, is heading from Turkey to Tangier. Lastly, the 'Pioneer', previously called 'Futura' and briefly 'Sehnaz Ka', is navigating the waters off Norway, traveling from a Russian port in the Gulf of Finland to Sabetta in northern Russia, with an estimated time of arrival set for December 11. This reflagging and renaming tactic illustrates the lengths to which these vessels are going to evade scrutiny and sanctions imposed by international authorities.