First shadow fleet vessel enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding

A Russian-flagged ship, Forwarder, has entered the Channel, marking the first time a shadow fleet vessel has done so since the Smyrtos boarding incident. The ship had departed from the port of Primorsk just last week. Forwarder's entry into the Channel occurred on Wednesday evening, sparking attention due to its classification as a shadow fleet vessel. Its presence in the area is being closely monitored.

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