EventThe 153‑metre Chinese heavy‑lift vessel Ya Qing Hai Yang, linked to Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project and under U.S./EU sanctions, has been lingering near Norway’s Arctic border, spending days off the Aynov Islands less than 30 km from the maritime boundary. The ship, formerly Ocean 28, claims Guatemalan registration that Norwegian press says is invalid, and its destination remains unclear.
A Chinese cargo vessel tied to Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 project was seen lingering less than 30 km from Norway’s maritime border, raising questions about its movements and destination.
A Chinese heavy lift carrier, the Ya Qing Hai Yang, which has long serviced Russia’s banned Arctic LNG industry, is currently docked waiting for orders in a bay off the Norwegian Arctic coast.
A sanctioned Chinese heavy lift carrier is on standby outside the Norwegian Arctic coast.
