Protesters in Denmark rally against last EU shipyard servicing Russia-linked tankers
"Fayard’s service of the LNG fleet is a blemish on Danish support for Ukraine. We will continue to pressure Fayard to stop," said Jens Alstrup, chairman of the NGO Freedom for Ukraine.
On October 1, a coalition of civil society groups protested in Copenhagen against Danish shipyard Fayard's continued maintenance services for Russian LNG tankers. Fayard is the last EU shipyard operating specialized Arc7 tankers that export Russian Arctic LNG. Jens Alstrup, chairman of NGO Freedom for Ukraine, called for Fayard to stop servicing the LNG fleet, stating that it contradicts Denmark's support for Ukraine.
Fayard has faced criticism from NGOs, European lawmakers, and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen for servicing Russian-linked tankers. The shipyard has serviced four Russian-linked LNG tankers since late June, with the latest servicing taking place on September 24. An EU-wide ban on Russian LNG imports is set to commence on January 1, 2027, but exemptions for Greek shipping company Dynagas have eased sanctions pressure.
The EU has yet to agree on a maritime services ban, which would prohibit Fayard from maintaining Russian vessels. Critics argue that Fayard's operations pose a growing security threat to Denmark, as the shipyard repairs tankers that continue to transport Russian Arctic LNG while also servicing Danish naval vessels.
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