Captain of tanker linked to Russian 'shadow fleet' charged in France

Published: 10/2/2025
Captain of tanker linked to Russian 'shadow fleet' charged in France
The captain of a tanker linked to Russia's "shadow fleet" has been charged in France for evading EU sanctions. The vessel, Boracay, changed registration several times to carry Russian oil exports. The captain faces charges related to refusing naval instructions and justifying the ship's flag. The incident highlights the complex efforts to enforce sanctions on vessels involved in Russia's oil trade amid tensions over the Ukraine conflict.