A Russian oil tanker under European Union and United Kingdom sanctions is being escorted to the Moroccan port of Tanger Med after its engine failed off the southern coast of Spain.
The Chariot Tide, sailing under a Mozambique flag and previously named Marabella Sun until November 2024, lost propulsion on 22 January while drifting about 33 miles south of Adra, in Almeria province, according to Spain’s Merchant Marine.
The tanker was within Spain’s search-and-rescue zone, prompting a response. The Spanish rescue ship Clara Campoamor is guiding the tanker to port.
Authorities have not explained why the vessel, despite being sanctioned, was not detained. Spain’s Defence Ministry and Morocco’s Tanger Med port authority did not comment on the situation.
The EU sanctioned the Chariot Tide in November 2024 for helping Russia export oil while using what officials described as irregular and high-risk shipping practices. The UK also added the vessel to its sanctions list.
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