Oil Tanker Intercepted and Detained by Belgium Navy, Belgium
Issued: 4 months, 3 weeks ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-03-01 14:37:00 | CWD Notification 001- (Mar 26) | Europe | OSINT | Military | Open source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open-sources have reported that a Guinea-flagged oil tanker has been intercepted and detained by the Belgium special forces, in the North Sea (Exact time and location not specified). Initial reports state the vessel was suspected of operating under a false flag and was violating international sanctions as a "Russian Shadow Fleet" vessel. The vessel has been escorted to the port of Zeebrugge and has been seized. | |||||