The mysterious explosions occurred on Saturday. Then, according to IVG – Seajewel tanker was to be damaged.
Damaged “shadow fleet” unit. The crew talks about two explosions
The cause of the explosion is unknown for now. Coastal guard He examines the scene with the help of divers, but for now the services have not disclosed details.
It is not excluded that it could have been a simple technical failure during oil unloading, but the tanker crew reported that she had heard two loud explosions. Concave hull deformations may suggest using explosives. The fact that the damage arose under the water line (as well as cases of mass appearance of dead fish in the area) – additionally confirms this theory.
Ukrainian truth informs that the unit that is currently under the flag Maltyis still on the list of transporting vessels Russian oil to countries European Union, despite the sanctions imposed.
The unit is one of the tankers that dealt with the transport of Russian oil in 2024, which makes it part of the Russian shadow fleet.
Russian “shadow fleet”
Russiado not export oil mainly by Baltic Sea. In October last year, the Finnish sender Yle revealed that out of about 600 ships, transporting raw material, almost half is the so -called “shadow fleet”. Thanks to tankers, which are not covered by Western insurance, Russia bypasses the sanctions imposed on it.
Last week there were reports that European countries are planning a blow to the Russian “Shadow Fleet”. They want to establish new provisions that would have legal power and allow the takeover of ships transporting Moscow oil. According to European representatives of the fleet, they pose a threat to the Baltic Environment and the international infrastructure contained in it.
Politico, citing its sources in the EU structures, said that European countries are conducting behind Baltic Sea.
Preparations of new regulations are underway to give these activities legal force. The proposals being considered include the use of international law to taking over ships for “environmental” reasons or piracy.