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The captain of the tanker Boracay faces court for disobeying French forces during a boarding amid sanctions targeting shadow fleet vessels transporting Russian oil.
- On October 2, French prosecutors released the tanker Boracay’s captain and first mate, but instructed the captain to attend a court hearing in February for allegedly failing to comply with orders from French authorities.
- The tanker Boracay, part of Russia's shadow fleet, was intercepted off France after leaving the Russian port of Primorsk carrying crude oil to India and flying a likely false flag of Benin.
- French forces boarded the 244-meter vessel on September 27, subsequently detaining the captain and first mate for not cooperating or proving their nationality, while the first mate was later released.
- President Macron called on European nations to increase their efforts by following France’s example in seizing shadow fleet ships, explaining that temporarily holding these vessels—even for a few days or weeks—disrupts their operations. He also announced that military leaders from the coalition supporting Ukraine will soon convene to discuss ways to further hinder the fleet.
- Military chiefs will meet with NATO soon to develop obstruction policies, as daily patrols record 10 to 15 shadow fleet vessels off Brest, indicating intensified European efforts against Russia’s sanction-busting operations.
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The oil captain who sails near Denmark during the drone competitions has been arrested and will be tried in France. He is questioned for violations of maritime law, including the lack of police order, reports the Financial Times and Euronews.
Refused to carry out commands: The French arrested the captain of a tanker with Russian oil: EADaily
EADaily, October 2nd, 2025. The captain of the tanker with Russian oil, which was captured by the French Navy off the Bay of Biscay on September 27, refused to carry out military commands and this was the reason for his arrest. French prosecutors also claim that the crew of the vessel could not prove the registration of the tanker under any flag.
France Orders Shadow Tanker Captain to Appear in Court
French prosecutors have ordered the captain of a flagrant shadow fleet tanker to appear in court in February in what appears to be a crackdown on the stateless tankers transporting Russian oil. It is unclear if the tanker is still being investigated in relation to the drone incident over Denmark or if the vessel has been released from French custody. Earlier on Thursday, October 2, it was reported that the prosecutor’s office in Brest, France, m…
The oil tanker »Boracay« could be connected to the drone sightings at Danish airports. French soldiers are on board the fixed ship. A process awaits the captain.
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