Summary
French authorities have charged the captain of an oil tanker linked to Russia's "shadow fleet," which is suspected of evading sanctions. The tanker, named Boracay, was stopped near France as part of investigations into ships involved in transporting Russian oil. The captain, a Chinese national, faces charges related to not complying with naval orders and issues regarding the ship's flag nationality.
Key Facts
- The captain of the oil tanker, Boracay, has been charged in France for refusing naval orders.
- The Boracay is part of Russia's "shadow fleet," believed to help evade sanctions on Russian oil.
- French soldiers boarded the tanker, which was on an EU-sanctioned list for carrying Russian oil.
- The ship has changed its name and flag multiple times to avoid detection.
- The French prosecutor noted the captain could not explain the ship's flag nationality.
- The ship is anchored near Saint-Nazaire, France, as investigations continue.
- French President Emmanuel Macron stated Russia's shadow fleet might include 600 to 1,000 ships.
