EUNAVFOR Atalanta Authorized to Board Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers in Indian Ocean (opex360.com)

• EU member states authorize Atalanta to board Russian shadow fleet tankers in the Indian Ocean.
• Boarding is conducted under UNCLOS Article 110 for flag verification.
• EU adopts 21st sanctions package, adding 41 vessels to target list.

"EU member states have authorized the naval mission EUNAVFOR Atalanta to board and inspect tankers suspected of belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in the Indian Ocean. The operation, originally launched against piracy, will conduct flag verification under UNCLOS Article 110. The EU also adopted its 21st sanctions package, adding 41 vessels to the list."