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Deliver oil tanker detained by French Navy arrives at anchorage near Marseille

French Navy has detained Deliver oil tanker near Sicily, suspecting it of operating under false flag. The vessel was escorted to Gulf of Foz-sur-Mer. French President Emmanuel Macron announced this detention on June 25, with investigations ongoing into the ship's alleged connections to Russian shadow fleet.

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Jun 26, 2026 · 1 min read · 3 views
Deliver oil tanker detained by French Navy arrives at anchorage near Marseille

Key Takeaways

  • •The French Navy detained the Deliver oil tanker near Marseille, suspected of operating under a false flag from Cameroon.
  • •On June 25, President Emmanuel Macron announced the tanker’s interception near Sicily.
  • •The investigation involves closing the area around the Deliver to navigation and flights, overseen by the Marine gendarmerie.
  • •A Russian embassy representative condemned the detention as illegal, calling it piracy by Western nations.
  • •Notably, there are no Russian citizens aboard the Deliver tanker, despite its alleged ties to the Russian shadow fleet.

French Navy has seized Deliver oil tanker,suspected of flying a false flag,and brought it to Gulf of Foz-sur-Mer, near Marseille . Maritime Prefect for Mediterranean Sea zone said vessel stays at disposal of Marseille's Prosecutor as investigation continues.

On June 25, French President Emmanuel Macron announced tanker's detention,saying it was intercepted near Sicily. Allegations link Deliver to Russian shadow fleet,claim it violated maritime law while flying Cameroon flag from Primorsk.

French operation teamed up with United Kingdom. Investigation means area around tanker closed to navigation,flights,under watch of Marine gendarmerie and French Navy.

Russian embassy in France slammed detention as illegal,calling it Western piracy. Official rejected claims of international sanctions violations,saying EU restrictions lack legitimacy without UN Security Council approval. And no Russian citizens are on board...

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