Stricken Oil Tanker 'Eventin' Stabilized off German Coast
The Russian-linked tanker carrying 99,000 tons of oil suffered a complete power failure near Rügen and has been secured to prevent environmental risks.
- The 274-meter-long tanker 'Eventin,' part of Russia's 'shadow fleet,' became manœuvreless in the Baltic Sea due to a blackout on Friday, January 10.
- German emergency teams secured the vessel using multiple tugboats, preventing it from drifting uncontrollably toward the coast of Rügen.
- Authorities confirmed the ship is watertight, with no oil spillage detected, and no immediate danger to the environment or the 24 crew members onboard.
- The tanker, flagged under Panama, is believed to circumvent Western sanctions by transporting Russian oil and has been criticized for its age and poor maintenance.
- Plans for the vessel's repair and final destination remain undecided, with towing operations ongoing to hold it in a stable position near Sassnitz.
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