French Navy Detains Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker Off French Coast
An oil tanker, Boracay, has been detained by the French Navy off the coast of France. The vessel, under British and EU sanctions, left the Russian port of Primorsk on September 20 with a cargo of oil. Its journey took it through the Baltic Sea, the North Sea, and the English Channel.
Boracay, an 18-year-old Japanese-built vessel with IMO number 9332810, has had a complex history. It has changed ownership four times since 2013, most recently pointing to an Indian owner, although the current details remain unclear. The tanker is alleged to be part of Russia's 'shadow fleet'.
Before its detention, Boracay was held in Estonia for sailing without a valid flag. Despite this, it managed to pass through the Baltic Sea, bypass Denmark to the north, and enter the North Sea. It then proceeded through the English Channel and is currently anchored off Saint-Nazaire in France.
The French Navy has detained the oil tanker Boracay, which is under British and EU sanctions. The vessel's journey from Russia to France has raised concerns, given its alleged connection to Russia's 'shadow fleet' and its previous detention in Estonia. Further investigation is ongoing.
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