The Latest Breaking News from Essar

Tanker carrying Russian oil leaves Tranmere after union row

The Seacod, which sails under a German flag, left Primorsk in Russia before the invasion of Ukraine began

Liverpool Echo · Mar 7, 2022

Refinery workers refuse to deal with ship carrying Russian oil

The German-flagged vessel is currently moored near the Stanlow Oil Refinery in the North West.

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2022

'Under no circumstances' will dock workers unload tanker full of Russian oil says union chief

"Essar may believe that it is justifiable to transport Russian oil under a flag of convenience but Unite does not"

Liverpool Echo · Mar 4, 2022