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French marines board former Russian tanker in Indian Ocean
Original: French marines swoop on former Sovcomflot tanker in the Indian Ocean
French marines have boarded a tanker formerly owned by Russia's state shipping company Sovcomflot in the Indian Ocean, according to shipping trade press reports. The operation, described as a swoop by marines on the vessel, comes at a time of heightened scrutiny of tankers linked to Russia and sanctions evasion, though details of the boarding and its purpose were not immediately given.
Why now: Boardings of ex-Russian ships raise questions about sanctions enforcement and maritime security.
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