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Fayard Receives Rudolf Samoylovich: Last European Yard Servicing Russia's Arctic LNG Fleet
The Arc7 icebreaking LNG carrier Rudolf Samoylovich arrived at Denmark's Fayard A/S Odense yard for scheduled maintenance, underscoring the facility's role as Europe's only remaining shipyard servicing Russia's Yamal LNG project fleet. The EU will prohibit maritime services related to Russian LNG exports from January 1, 2027, making summer 2026 the final maintenance season. Environmental groups criticize the work despite its legal status under current sanctions.
