The French Navy intervened last year, in September, in international waters off the Brittany coast. The operation involved the apprehension of the tanker, Boracay, due to the absence of a discernible flag. It is believed the vessel was operating covertly as part of the Russian fleet, circumventing international sanctions related to the conflict in Ukraine.
The tanker was transporting Russian oil to India. Prior to its seizure, a fabricated Benin flag was displayed. Russian President Vladimir Putin strongly denounced the action as an act of piracy.
Following the seizure, the ship was temporarily renamed Phoenix and began sailing under a Russian flag. Reports from the AFP news agency indicate that the crew and the tanker were released for a brief period. This incident occurred in the year 2023.
The situation highlights the ongoing efforts to monitor and disrupt Russian maritime activities. The seized tanker, now identified as Phoenix, continues its journey under Russian control, reflecting the complexities of geopolitical tensions surrounding the Russian fleet.
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Since he failed to prevent the ship’s departure, he faces a one-year prison sentence.