#Russian LNG Tankers Armed with Heavy Machine Guns European analysts claim #Russia has begun installing small arms on the decks and bridges of LNG tankers. One such position, allegedly with a 12.7 mm Kord heavy machine gun, was reportedly spotted above the bridge of the LNG tanker Marshal Vasilevsky while transiting the North Sea. This measure appears to be forced and temporary, as statements have repeatedly called for the deployment of armed guards and escort by warships