8 months ago
France Intercepts Suspected Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker
The French Navy, with help from allies, stopped a big oil ship called 'Grinch' in the sea between Spain and Morocco.
This ship is thought to be part of a secret group of ships that Russia uses to sell oil without following the rules.
The ship was flying a flag from Comoros, but it's actually connected to Russia.
The ship is now going to a port in France called Marseille-Fos.
This is the second time in a few months that France has stopped a ship like this.
Before, they stopped another ship called 'Boracay' in September, and its captain will go to trial in France soon.
The French President said the ship was breaking international rules and might be lying about its flag.
French Navy intercepted a tanker named 'Grinch' suspected of being part of Russia's shadow fleet.
The tanker was boarded between Spain and Morocco and is headed to Marseille-Fos, France.
The vessel is suspected of violating international sanctions and flying a false Comoros flag.
This is the second such interception by France in recent months.
The previous intercepted ship, 'Boracay', had its Chinese captain scheduled for trial in France in February.
- Who
- French Navy with allied support
- What
- Interception of a suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker named 'Grinch'
- Where
- Between Spain and Morocco, destined for Marseille-Fos, France
- When
- Thursday, with expected arrival on Saturday morning
- Why
- Suspected of violating international sanctions and flying a false flag
Key facts
- Tanker Name
- Grinch
- Interception Location
- Between Spain and Morocco
- Destination Port
- Marseille-Fos, France
- Expected Arrival
- Saturday morning
- Flag
- Comoros
- Sanctions
- UK, US, and EU
- Previous Incident
- Boracay detained in September
Quotes
Emmanuel Macron
President of France
“the French Navy, with the support of allies, had intercepted a vessel 'subject to international sanctions' and suspected of flying a false flag.”
NDTV
Vladimir Putin
President of Russia
“piracy”
NDTV
Sources
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