Germany Seizes Russian Oil Tanker 'Eventin' Amid Sanctions Enforcement
The seizure of the tanker, valued at over 40 million euros, marks a significant escalation in the enforcement of EU sanctions against Russian oil.
German authorities have seized the Russian oil tanker 'Eventin', which had been anchored off the coast of Rügen since January.
The seizure, executed under a confiscation order, transfers ownership of the vessel along with approximately 100,000 tons of crude oil, valued at over 40 million euros, to German control.
This action is regarded as a substantial measure against the transportation of Russian oil through the Baltic Sea.
The 'Eventin' was immobilized in the Baltic Sea in January due to a complete failure of its onboard systems, resulting in a loss of maneuverability.
Following this incident, the tanker was detained by German authorities and has been under continuous surveillance by the Federal Police.
Subsequent investigations aimed to ascertain whether the oil onboard was of Russian origin, which would contravene the European Union's oil embargo.
Authorities concluded that the oil does indeed originate from Russia, thereby constituting a violation of EU sanctions.
The vessel has been on the EU's sanctions list as part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' since late February.
The term 'shadow fleet' refers to vessels utilized by Russia to evade a Western price cap on Russian oil exports to third countries.
These ships are often older and not managed by Western shipping companies, frequently operating without sufficient insurance coverage.
Under EU regulations, vessels on the sanctions list are barred from entering EU ports and are excluded from various services, including insurance.
This seizure is part of a broader strategy by Germany to uphold sanctions against Russia in light of ongoing geopolitical tensions linked to its actions in Ukraine.
The seizure, executed under a confiscation order, transfers ownership of the vessel along with approximately 100,000 tons of crude oil, valued at over 40 million euros, to German control.
This action is regarded as a substantial measure against the transportation of Russian oil through the Baltic Sea.
The 'Eventin' was immobilized in the Baltic Sea in January due to a complete failure of its onboard systems, resulting in a loss of maneuverability.
Following this incident, the tanker was detained by German authorities and has been under continuous surveillance by the Federal Police.
Subsequent investigations aimed to ascertain whether the oil onboard was of Russian origin, which would contravene the European Union's oil embargo.
Authorities concluded that the oil does indeed originate from Russia, thereby constituting a violation of EU sanctions.
The vessel has been on the EU's sanctions list as part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' since late February.
The term 'shadow fleet' refers to vessels utilized by Russia to evade a Western price cap on Russian oil exports to third countries.
These ships are often older and not managed by Western shipping companies, frequently operating without sufficient insurance coverage.
Under EU regulations, vessels on the sanctions list are barred from entering EU ports and are excluded from various services, including insurance.
This seizure is part of a broader strategy by Germany to uphold sanctions against Russia in light of ongoing geopolitical tensions linked to its actions in Ukraine.
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