The UK government is considering restricting Russian ships from using British ports, Report informs, citing The Guardian.
“We are aware of concerns about Russian-connected ships potentially docking in the UK and we are working rapidly to explore a range of measures to restrict access for them,” a UK government spokesperson said.
“We are already discussing this issue with the Scottish government and the sanctions being considered are part of a wider package being worked up across the UK government," the official said.
According to the newspaper, the NS Champion, operated by Sovcomflot, a large shipping company majority-owned by the Russian state, is due to berth at Flotta oil terminal in Orkney on Tuesday to collect crude oil.
According to the information, at present the vessel cannot be refused permission to dock.
"We are bound by our legal obligations to accept the vessel, until such a time as the UK government tells us otherwise," the Kirkwall – Orkney Islands council said