Macron applauds probe of suspected 'shadow fleet' tanker anchored off French coast


France's President Emmanuel Macron, arrives for an informal summit at the Danish parliament at Christiansborg Castle in Copenhagen, Denmark, October 1, 2025. Ritzau Scanpix/Thomas Traasdahl via REUTERS

(Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday it was "a good thing" that France was investigating a suspected infraction by the oil tanker Boracay, which is suspected of belonging to the so-called "shadow fleet" involved in the Russian oil trade.

French authorities have been tight-lipped about the vessel, which is currently at anchor near the western city of Saint Nazaire. The Brest prosecutor said on Tuesday that a probe had been opened after the crew failed to provide proof of the vessel's nationality and failed to comply with orders, but gave no further details.

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