Captain of seized Russian shadow fleet tanker appears in court
Summary
The captain of a Russian oil tanker seized by British forces in the English Channel appeared in court, charged with breaking sanctions against Russia. The ship had nearly 98,000 tonnes of oil and was part of a large hidden fleet moving oil around the world.Key Facts
- The oil tanker was intercepted by Royal Marine Commandos in the English Channel.
- The captain, Ajay Pant, is a 38-year-old Indian national.
- The tanker was sailing under the flag of Cameroon.
- Pant was charged with illegally supplying Russian oil to a third country.
- The vessel carried about 98,000 tonnes of oil.
- Pant appeared via video link at Southampton Magistrates Court and was kept in custody.
- The next court appearance is scheduled for July 16 at Bournemouth Crown Court.
- The ship is linked to a 700-strong "shadow fleet" that moves oil globally.
- Around 24 crew members from India and Georgia remain on the tanker anchored near Dorset.
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