Several sanctioned tankers have been recorded in various regions, the movement of which has created a threat of environmental disaster.
The movement of the sanctioned tanker RANGLER, IMO 9206671, has been recorded near the island of Crete.
The sanctioned tanker OCEAN WINGS, IMO 9255660, flagged Cameroon, is entering the Sunda Strait.
The sanctioned tanker SEA MAVERICK, IMO 9265885, flagged Sierra Leone, is heading towards the Cape of Good Hope.
The sanctioned tanker AILANA, IMO 9232888, flagged Sierra Leone, is entering the English Channel.
All of these tankers are very old (built in 2001-2004) and operate without insurance. They often turn off their navigation systems to avoid detection by law enforcement agencies. There is a risk of oil spills.
