# Tanker Carrying Russian Diesel Halts Off U.S. Coast, Shipping Data Shows

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/tanker-carrying-russian-diesel-halts-off-u-s-coast-shipping-data-shows/
- Published: 2026-11-10T16:17:21+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T16:42:39+00:00
- Original publisher: The Moscow Times
- Original article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/10/tanker-carrying-russian-diesel-halts-off-us-coast-shipping-data-shows-a94224
- Topics: Europe, World

## Key points

- A Russian diesel tanker is awaiting orders off the US east coast.
- It carries 40,000 metric tons loaded at Primorsk.
- New Jersey’s governor warned ports against accepting Russian fuel.

## Summary

A tanker carrying a cargo of Russian diesel has stopped off the US east coast, and its operator says the vessel is still awaiting orders. The ship’s unresolved destination puts uncertainty around a proposed first shipment under a deal announced by President Donald Trump to bring Russian diesel to the United States.

The Malta-flagged Agioi Fanendes loaded 40,000 metric tons of ultra-low sulphur diesel at Russia’s Primorsk port on 22 October, with delivery initially expected on 7 November. Trump said the deal would allow 300,000 tons to be exported first, followed by 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons afterwards. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill warned port operators that accepting Russian diesel could expose them to civil and criminal penalties.

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