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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: UK Ministers Say Military Could Legally Stop 'Shadow Fleet' Tankers
Caption: UK Ministers Say Military Could Legally Stop ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tankers. The UK government says it has found a legal basis that could allow British forces to board and detain so-called “shadow fleet” oil tankers, a network of vessels accused of dodging sanctions by sailing without proper registration. Ministers are examining how this authority might be used after recent actions saw British military support for US forces in seizing the Marinera, a vessel accused of carrying sanctioned cargo linked to Russia, Venezuela and Iran. So far, no UK personnel have directly boarded any of these ships, but officials say they have been exploring tools that could let the armed forces act under UK law. The government believes the Sanctions and Money Laundering Act 2018 provides the framework to justify these measures, potentially authorising military involvement to enforce sanctions and disrupt illicit shipping. The “shadow fleet”, vessels suspected of evading restrictions meant to limit revenue for Russia’s war effort, has been a focus of sanctions and enforcement efforts by the UK and its allies Officials have not yet announced when, or if, British forces might directly board a tanker, but ministers say this move signals an intention to step up action against these sanctioned ships. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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