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Professor Warns of Risks from Sanctioned LNG Carriers

5/2/2025

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Norwegian professor Norvald Kjerstad has raised alarms as sanctioned LNG carriers are seen zigzagging through the Barents Sea. Recently, four vessels have switched names and flags to Russia, highlighting the economic strain of seasonal advanced shipping. Kjerstad warns of the dangers posed by aging tankers lacking proper insurance and the potential manipulation of their tracking systems.

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Norwegian professor Norvald Kjerstad has raised alarms as sanctioned LNG carriers are seen zigzagging through the Barents Sea. Recently, four vessels have switched names and flags to Russia, highlighting the economic strain of seasonal advanced shipping. Kjerstad warns of the dangers posed by aging tankers lacking proper insurance and the potential manipulation of their tracking systems.