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Sweden releases sanctioned tanker due to lack of evidence it caused oil spill

Sweden releases sanctioned tanker due to lack of evidence it caused oil spill

Swedish authorities have released a tanker sanctioned by the EU that was detained on suspicion of causing an oil spill in the Baltic Sea

Swedish Authorities Release Sanctioned Tanker Due to Insufficient Evidence of Oil Spill

Swedish Authorities Release Sanctioned Tanker Due to Insufficient Evidence of Oil Spill

Swedish authorities have released the Flora 1 tanker, which was sanctioned by the European Union and detained on suspicion of causing an oil spill in the Baltic Sea. The Swedish Coast Guard determined that there was not enough evidence to hold the tanker responsible for the 12-kilometer spill discovered last Thursday. The vessel, sailing under Cameroon's flag, was part of the EU's list of sanctioned vessels for carrying Russian oil and engaging in high-risk shipping practices, such as turning off its automatic tracking system. These sanctions are part of efforts to limit revenues funding Russia's invasion of Ukraine by imposing a price cap on Russian oil. The Flora 1, owned by a Hong Kong company, has been sanctioned by multiple countries and has a history of changing its name and flag country multiple times.

Sweden Charges Two Crew Members in Oil Pollution Case Linked to Russian Tanker

Sweden Charges Two Crew Members in Oil Pollution Case Linked to Russian Tanker

Swedish prosecutors have charged two crew members aboard a shadow fleet tanker in connection with an oil pollution incident in the Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The tanker, sanctioned by the EU and UK for its role in the Russian energy sector, was identified as a suspect in a Baltic oil slick stretching eight miles. The Swedish Coast Guard continues to investigate the seaworthiness of the tanker, which has raised questions about its flag registry and ownership.

Sweden Detains Third Shadow Fleet Vessel Amid Oil Spill Investigation

Sweden Detains Third Shadow Fleet Vessel Amid Oil Spill Investigation

Swedish authorities have detained a shadow fleet tanker, Flora 1, suspected of causing an oil spill in the Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The vessel, flagged under Sierra Leone, is on sanctions lists of the UK and EU. The oil spill, detected by the Swedish Coast Guard, stretches 12 kilometers in the Baltic Sea. The Flora 1's flag status and ownership are under investigation, with links to Chinese interests in Hong Kong. The ship has a history of registry changes and was previously sanctioned by the UK and EU.

Sweden Detains Third Vessel in Shadow Fleet Investigation

Sweden Detains Third Vessel in Shadow Fleet Investigation

Swedish authorities have detained a third vessel, the Flora 1, suspected of causing an oil spill in the Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone. The tanker, flagged under Sierra Leone, is under investigation for its unclear registry and ownership, which includes links to Chinese interests in Hong Kong. The vessel is on sanctions lists of the UK and EU, and its detention follows previous actions against ships operating under false flags. The investigation is led by Swedish police and prosecutors, with one crewmember being questioned.

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