UK Seizes Sanctioned Russian "Dark Fleet" Tanker in English Channel

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Published: 2026-06-14
Category: world
Source: Seatrade Maritime News
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The United Kingdom's Royal Marine Commandos, supported by law enforcement, boarded and seized the sanctioned "dark fleet" tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel in the early hours of June 14, 2026. This marks the first UK-led operation of its kind against a sanctioned vessel, which was carrying Russian-origin oil and transiting from Ust-Luga port.

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