Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Sanctioned Tanker Boracay Sails from France Amid Inquiry
A tanker called the Boracay, suspected of helping Russia by secretly shipping oil, has left France.
This ship was being investigated by French authorities and was part of what's called the 'shadow fleet,' which helps Russia get around sanctions.
The French Navy had raided the ship before, and it was supposed to go to India.
The reason why the ship was allowed to leave is unclear, but it's part of a larger effort by Europe to stop money from going to Russia to fund the war in Ukraine.
The ship was also suspected to be involved in incursions near Denmark.
The Boracay, a tanker, has set sail from western France.
The vessel is suspected of being part of Russia’s “shadow fleet.”
French authorities were investigating the ship.
The ship was raided by French Navy commandos.
The tanker was heading southwest down the Bay of Biscay at cruise speed.
- Who
- The Boracay, a tanker.
- What
- Set sail from western France.
- When
- Early Friday.
- Where
- Off western France in the Bay of Biscay.
- Why
- Unclear why it was allowed to depart after detention.
- Vessel Name
- Boracay
- Flag
- Benin
- Location of Departure
- Western France
- Destination (Prior to Detention)
- Vadinar port, India
- Investigation
- French authorities
- Reason for Detention
- Part of Russia’s “shadow fleet”