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On March 30, 2025, the Brest criminal court handed down a one-year prison sentence along with a €150,000 fine to Chen Zhangjie, a 39-year-old Chinese captain of the vessel originally known as 'Boracay...
On February 23, a significant ruling came down from the Brest court regarding the former captain of the 'Phoenix', a vessel linked to the elusive Russian ghost fleet. The court imposed a one-year pris...
The trial for Captain Chen Zhangjie, 39, of the tanker 'Boracay', also known as 'Phoenix', began on February 23, 2023, at the Brest criminal court in France, despite his absence as he remains at sea....
Henri de Richemont, the legal representative for Zhangjie Chen, 39, the Chinese captain of the tanker initially known as 'Boracay', is poised to take a significant legal step. Currently operating unde...
The covert operations of Russia’s dark fleet, which transports crude oil often targeted by U.S. and Western sanctions, continue to face scrutiny. These operators frequently exploit flags of convenienc...
On October 2, the captain and chief officer, both reportedly of Chinese nationality, were once again freed from custody following their arrest. The captain is mandated to appear in court on February 2...
In a significant operation, the captain and first mate of the tanker known as 'Pushpa,' previously referred to as 'Boracay,' have been detained by French authorities off the coast of Saint-Nazaire. Th...
On September 30, the French Navy announced that it is probing the 'Pushpa', a tanker traveling from Primorsk to Vadinar, for a possible regulatory infraction. This vessel is currently under British an...
A significant incident unfolded on the night of September 22, 2025, when three ships came under scrutiny for their alleged involvement in a drone attack that resulted in the shutdown of Copenhagen Air...
The tanker 'Kiwala', previously detained in Estonia due to its lack of a valid flag state registration, has been released after receiving temporary registration from Djibouti. This vessel is rumored t...
In a notable maritime inspection, Estonian authorities discovered a staggering 40 deficiencies aboard the shadow tanker 'Kiwala', which was apprehended in the Baltic Sea by the Estonian Navy. The insp...
In a significant maritime enforcement action, the Estonian Navy apprehended the Russian tanker 'Kiwala' on April 11, 2025. This vessel, linked to Russia's clandestine shipping operations, specializes...