A European Union boarding of the tanker MV Midag revealed that the vessel is sailing under a false flag. According to the tracking portal ShipFinder, the tanker is located in the western Mediterranean Sea off the southern coast of Spain. It lists Zimbabwe as its declared flag. teraz.sk ↗
The finding is linked to the European Union's effort to disrupt the activity of Russia's shadow fleet. This fleet uses vessels that transport cargo under unclear or changing ownership and flags. In the case of MV Midag, the boarding team examined the circumstances of its voyage and identified a discrepancy between the declared flag and the vessel's actual status.
According to a statement by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas, the Union will continue such activities. In addition to interventions at sea, it also intends to use diplomatic means. The aim is to limit the functioning of Russia's shadow fleet and make its operation in European and international waters more difficult. svet.sme.sk ↗
The event took place in the Mediterranean Sea, where the tanker's position allows it to be tracked near the Spanish coast. Further action regarding the vessel, as well as details about its cargo, have not yet been disclosed. The case nevertheless suggests that inspecting ships and verifying their declared flags will remain part of the EU's effort to curb Russia's shadow fleet.
EU Boarding of Tanker MV Midag Exposes False Flag
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