Overview
- The Deyna arrived at Marseille-Fos on March 23 and was placed at the disposal of the Marseille prosecutor for a preliminary investigation.
- French forces intercepted the Mozambique-flagged tanker on March 20 to verify its claimed nationality under UNCLOS Article 110 over suspected false-flag registration.
- Maritime and air exclusion zones are in effect around the Gulf of Fos anchorage through March 27.
- The maritime prefecture says Britain assisted in tracking the vessel after it departed Murmansk.
- France identifies the ship as part of Russia’s sanctioned shadow fleet, while Moscow criticizes the action and says no Russian citizens are among the crew.