France, UK intercept Cameroon-bound Russian oil tanker, sparking debate over African maritime sovereignty

France detains Russian oil tanker part of Moscow's 'shadow fleet'

France has detained the Tagor, a sanctioned Russian oil tanker, 400 nautical miles west of Brittany on June 1, while flying a false Cameroonian flag en route from Murmansk — the country's fourth shadow fleet seizure since September. With nearly 600 EU-sanctioned vessels still operating and France doubling penalties for non-compliant ships, enforcement is escalating: energy sourcing strategies and shipping compliance exposure for firms with Russian supply chain links warrant review.