German authorities detained the oil tanker Eventin, which was stranded after losing power and running aground on 10 January off the northern coast of the island of Rügen in the Baltic Sea.
The vessel which ran aground off the coast of Rügen on 10 January, has faced scrutiny regarding the origin of its oil cargo, which amounts to nearly 100,000 tons. According to local news outlets, as the vessel awaits further inspection, German customs officials are conducting a thorough investigation into the tanker’s cargo documentation to ensure compliance with current oil embargoes.
Furthermore, reports indicate that samples of the oil have been taken for analysis as a result of suspicions that the vessel operates as part of the shadow fleet.
After the ship ran aground, the captain asked for permission to leave port, however authorities decided that the vessel must remain anchored for the time being. Two ocean-going tugs are stationed nearby to monitor the situation.
Several investigations are currently underway, including a technical assessment of the ship by DNV. The German Ministry of Transport has also placed a temporary ban on the ship’s departure until all required documents and reports are reviewed.