Indian Scrapyards Welcome Growing Number of Dark Fleet Tankers
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Indian scrapyards are welcoming a growing number of dark fleet tankers, including those sanctioned by the US, as the business rebounds despite concerns. This trend is evident with at least three sanctioned vessels arriving in recent weeks and a record 15 last year. The development may have implications for global oil markets and trade policies.
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At least three vessels sanctioned by the United States have arrived in recent weeks at the demolition hub of Alang on India’s west coast, following a record 15 dark fleet tankers sent to these scrapyards last year, as the business rebounds despite concerns about dealing with sanctioned ships. The Woodchip, built in 1993 and sanctioned by the U.S. in 2021 under one of its previous names, is the third tanker to have arrived at Alang in less than a month, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing vessel-tracking data, agent reports, and…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on February 13, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.