Swedish court detains captain of Sea Owl One
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A Swedish court ordered the detention of the Russian captain of the tanker Sea Owl One on suspicion of using forged documents.
Why it matters
Members of the Swedish coast guard boarded the 228m tanker Sea Owl One while it was in Swedish territorial waters. The vessel was flying a Comoran flag that authorities suspected to be false and is listed by the EU as a sanctioned vessel. The Sea Owl One had been travelling from Santos in Brazil to Primorsk on Russia's Baltic coast and was known to have transported oil between Russia and Brazil. The 55-year-old Russian captain was arrested on suspicion of using forged documents and appeared in court in Ystad. Prosecutors stated they intend to question the captain further and the prosecution authority indicated detention is usually for a period of 14 days.
Implications
- • Prosecutors have a defined custody period in which to question the captain and collect evidence.
- • The vessel was boarded in Swedish territorial waters, enabling authorities to take onboard action.
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