Tanker of Russia's "shadow fleet" seized by France handed over to Marseille prosecutor's office
Kyiv • UNN
The tanker Deliver has been brought to the Gulf of Fos after being seized by French military. The vessel will be at the disposal of the Marseille prosecutor as part of an investigation.
The Russian "shadow fleet" tanker Deliver, which was seized by French military forces on Tuesday, was brought to waters near the port of Marseille on Friday. This was reported by the Maritime Prefecture of the Mediterranean, writes UNN.
Details
The oil tanker, escorted by the French Navy, arrived at the Gulf of Fos on Friday, June 26.
As noted by the prefecture, the vessel will be anchored and remain at the disposal of the Marseille prosecutor as part of an investigation into violations of flag requirements.
To ensure a proper investigation, no-sail (500 m) and no-fly (1.5 nautical miles) zones have been established around the tanker. The authorities urged compliance with these restricted zones and not to interfere with the work of state services. Compliance with the rules will be monitored by units of the maritime gendarmerie and the Navy.
Recall
On Tuesday, the French Navy boarded the oil tanker Deliver, which was transiting off the coast of Sicily in violation of maritime law.
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