April 16, 2026
France releases Russian shadow fleet tanker after Marseille court imposes fine
France has allowed the Deyna, a tanker linked to Russia’s shadow fleet, to leave the port of Marseille, the maritime news outlet Maritima reports. The vessel put to sea on April 16 and is heading for international waters.
TL;DR
- The Russian shadow fleet tanker Deyna has been allowed to leave the port of Marseille.
- A Marseille court imposed a fine on the vessel's owner for using a flag of convenience without proper proof.
- French President Emmanuel Macron had previously announced the tanker's detention for violating sanctions and maritime law.
- European countries have a history of detaining shadow fleet tankers, often releasing them later.
- The Deyna was sailing from Murmansk under a Mozambican flag and is now heading for international waters.
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