PUMA ENERGY has diverted a second ship bound for Milford Haven carrying Russian oil, and says it is now exploring other diesel sources for the UK.
A member of staff from Puma, who wishes to remain anonymous, tipped off The Herald about the ship.
He said that if she had come into port staff at Puma, some of whom are members of the Unite union, were considering to refuse unloading her.
Unite have said that their members will not handle Russian cargo.
The Archelaos was been at anchor just outside St Anne’s Head having been filled with diesel at Primorsk in Russia.
The Liberian flagged ship had called at Le Havre, France for two days before making its way to waters off the Pembrokeshire coast.
She may have gone unnoticed if it were not for the tip off to the newspaper, as The Port of Milford Haven has removed port of origin information from its website. The Port has been asked to comment.
Puma Energy said: “We condemn the war and violence in Ukraine.
“The Archelaos was directed to Milford Haven to await orders as we consider the situation on the ground across UK ports,” a spokesman said.
Speaking of the outcry on social media the company added: “Given recent developments, the vessel will not be calling at Milford Haven.”
Last week a tanker named Louie was set to arrive at Milford Haven again from Primorsk, Russia.
Shipping data from Vessel Finder showed the Louie was diverted to Antwerp, Belgium after hundreds of Pembrokeshire residents took to social media to say they did not approve of Russian oil being unloaded in Wales. A string of Welsh politicians are also against Russian fuel being offloaded in Wales.
