<p>France is moving to tighten its grip on illicit tanker activity with plans to double penalties for vessels operating without proper flags or refusing to comply with authorities, in a clear escalation of efforts to curb Russia-linked shadow fleet operations. Under a draft update to the country&#8217;s military planning law, shipowners, operators and other responsible &#8230;</p> </p><p><p>https://splash247.com/france-sharpens-penalties-in-fresh-push-against-shadow-fleet/</p></p>