Russian zombie' tanker sanctioned by US sails through English Channel
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Russian zombie' tanker sanctioned by US sails through English Channel
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The Independent solicits donations to fund on‑the‑ground journalists and to keep reporting accessible without paywalls. A Russian tanker sanctioned in 2024, the Tavian, was observed sailing under a false name and a Cameroonian flag through the English Channel toward the Gulf of Finland. Tracking data placed the vessel about 25 miles north of Guernsey. The Tavian was sanctioned for alleged involvement in illicit oil distribution. The movement followed US forces capturing a previously Venezuela‑linked, Russian‑flagged tanker, the Marinera, between Iceland and Scotland with British assistance. Analysts described the Tavian as a "zombie ship" using a dead vessel identity.
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