politics
April 17, 2026
France lifts seizure of tanker Deyna after fine, vessel leaves territorial waters
The Mediterranean maritime prefecture reported that Deyna remains under the supervision of the competent maritime authorities led by the Mediterranean maritime prefect
TL;DR
- The oil tanker Deyna has been released by French authorities after a fine was paid.
- The vessel was arrested for "failure to provide proof of the vessel’s registration (absence of a flag)."
- The fine has been transferred to the Agency for the Management and Recovery of Seized and Confiscated Assets (AGRASC).
- The ship's company has committed to obtaining a new flag as soon as possible.
- Deyna was seized in the western Mediterranean Sea on March 20, sailing under the flag of Mozambique and having departed from Murmansk.
- French President Emmanuel Macron referred to the vessel as part of Russia's "shadow fleet."
- Russia's Foreign Ministry stated it would use all available instruments to ensure freedom of navigation in response to EU actions.
- Throughout its passage until exiting waters under France’s sovereignty and jurisdiction, Deyna remains under the supervision of the competent maritime authorities.
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