French Navy Diverts Suspected Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker to Marseille Port
French authorities diverted the Grinch oil tanker to Marseille-Fos today following its interception in the Mediterranean on suspicion of sanctions evasion.
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The French 
FRnavy diverted the Grinch oil tanker to Marseille-Fos port on Friday, January 23, 2026, following its interception in the western Mediterranean. The tanker was intercepted on Thursday in the waters between the southern coast of Spain 
ESand the northern coast of Morocco 
MA. Authorities took action based on suspicion that the vessel is operating under a false Comoros flag and belongs to the shadow fleet used by Russia 
RUto circumvent international export restrictions.
FRnavy diverted the Grinch oil tanker to Marseille-Fos port on Friday, January 23, 2026, following its interception in the western Mediterranean. The tanker was intercepted on Thursday in the waters between the southern coast of Spain ESand the northern coast of Morocco MA. Authorities took action based on suspicion that the vessel is operating under a false Comoros flag and belongs to the shadow fleet used by Russia RUto circumvent international export restrictions.
