EU sanctions: Russian oil tanker seized in Greece

A Russia-flagged crude oil tanker has been seized in Greece under EU sanctions linked to the war in Ukraine, a coastguard spokeswoman said Tuesday.

The more than 115,000-tonne Pegas was originally headed to Marmara terminal in Turkey, according to the Marine Traffic website.

The order for its seizure concerns the ship itself and not its cargo, the agency said citing sources, so its cargo could be transferred to another ship. Oil and gas are not part of the EU sanctions.

Greek media had earlier reported that the tanker had faced engine trouble and was being escorted by a tugboat towards the Peloponnese, but was forced to moor at Karystos owing to poor weather.
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EU countries close access to their ports to Russian flagged ships. At least 6,000 vessels banned:
(https://youtu.be/ST2gVaOz8bE)
6,000 Russian vessels banned from entering EU ports: ESPO requested list:
(https://youtu.be/eWpyDa2ILcY)