Overview

• The 'Eventin,' a tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet, was officially seized by German customs authorities under EU sanctions enforcement.
• The ship, carrying 100,000 tons of oil, became disabled in January near Rügen, prompting German emergency teams to secure and tow it to safety.
• German authorities have completed a crew change on the vessel, which remains anchored near Rügen as investigations continue.
• The seizure enables German authorities to process the oil cargo and the vessel in compliance with EU sanctions regulations.
• The 'Eventin' is part of a fleet of over 150 aging tankers used by Russia to bypass international sanctions on oil exports.