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Shipping: Sanctions

Asked by David ReedConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 27 April 2026UIN 128970

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what evidential threshold must be met before a sanctioned shadow fleet vessel may be boarded in UK territorial waters.

Answered by Al Carns

We keep maritime activity in UK territorial waters under constant review. We will not provide a running commentary or get into details of our decision-making process as this could compromise our ability to successfully take action against sanctioned ships, only benefitting our adversaries.

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