German Authorities Seize Russian Oil Tanker 'Eventin' Linked to Shadow Fleet
The tanker, stranded in the Baltic Sea, is part of a broader effort to enforce sanctions against Russia's oil exports.
The German customs authorities have seized the oil tanker 'Eventin', which is reportedly part of Russia's shadow fleet, utilized to circumvent international sanctions on Russian oil.
According to maritime security expert Prof. Moritz Brake, these vessels are used by Russia to transport oil to global markets despite ongoing sanctions.
The 'Eventin' ran aground in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Rügen in January and has been detained by German officials for liquidation following its accident.
A spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Finance stated that this seizure facilitates the necessary conditions for the disposal of the vessel and its cargo.
A crew change has already occurred, but further details remain unavailable due to ongoing customs procedures.
In February, there were reports that the ship, along with its cargo, had been confiscated, although the ministry spokesperson could not confirm this at that time.
The 'Eventin' had previously been placed on the European Union's sanctions list against Russia, marking it as one of over 150 vessels constituting the shadow fleet subject to restrictions.
The tanker drifted for hours in the Baltic Sea in January with all systems down and was eventually secured and towed by German rescue teams to an area near Sassnitz, where it has remained since.
The ship, sailing under a Panamanian flag, is reported to contain approximately 100,000 tons of oil and was en route from Ust-Luga in Russia to Port Said in Egypt.
According to maritime security expert Prof. Moritz Brake, these vessels are used by Russia to transport oil to global markets despite ongoing sanctions.
The 'Eventin' ran aground in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Rügen in January and has been detained by German officials for liquidation following its accident.
A spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Finance stated that this seizure facilitates the necessary conditions for the disposal of the vessel and its cargo.
A crew change has already occurred, but further details remain unavailable due to ongoing customs procedures.
In February, there were reports that the ship, along with its cargo, had been confiscated, although the ministry spokesperson could not confirm this at that time.
The 'Eventin' had previously been placed on the European Union's sanctions list against Russia, marking it as one of over 150 vessels constituting the shadow fleet subject to restrictions.
The tanker drifted for hours in the Baltic Sea in January with all systems down and was eventually secured and towed by German rescue teams to an area near Sassnitz, where it has remained since.
The ship, sailing under a Panamanian flag, is reported to contain approximately 100,000 tons of oil and was en route from Ust-Luga in Russia to Port Said in Egypt.
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