PARIS, April 16 (Reuters) - An oil tanker boarded by the French Navy in March has left French territorial waters after the owner of the ship paid a fine, authorities said on Thursday. Mozambique-
France Releases Oil Tanker Linked to Russia After Owner Pays Fine
French Authorities Detain and Release Mozambique-Flagged Oil Tanker
Background of the Seizure
PARIS, April 16 (Reuters) - An oil tanker boarded by the French Navy in March has left French territorial waters after the owner of the ship paid a fine, authorities said on Thursday.
Details on the Vessel and Its Ownership
Mozambique-flagged Deyna, which French President Emmanuel Macron said belonged to Russia's shadow fleet, a network of vessels that allows Moscow to export oil despite Western sanctions, had been seized on March 20 by the French Navy with help from British allies.
Fine Payment and Official Statements
The French Mediterranean prefecture and Marseille prosecutor did not disclose the amount of the fine paid by the company that owns the ship.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Gianluca Lo Nostro, Inti Landauro and Marc Leras; Editing by Makini Brice)
