The German authorities have issued a confiscation order for the oil tanker Eventin, which is carrying about 100,000 metric tons of crude oil valued at $43.3 million. The vessel was detained in January while en route from Russia to Egypt, sparking environmental worries due to its proximity to Rugen Island in the Baltic Sea. Officials are currently assessing how to safely extract the oil while also addressing larger geopolitical issues, as Russian operations with such tankers are seen as attempts to bypass Western sanctions tied to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
A confiscation order has been issued for the oil tanker Eventin along with 100,000 metric tons of oil onboard, pending an investigation into its cargo.
The ship, worth approximately $43.3 million, posed environmental risks due to its location in the Baltic Sea, raising concerns over possible oil spills.
German authorities emphasized they were exploring options to safely pump the oil, while customs measures were taken due to the ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Officials noted that Russia utilized such vessels to evade sanctions and fund its military actions in Ukraine, complicating international relations.
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