Italian Navy Boards Sanctioned Russian Tanker Toa Payoh Near Pantelleria FAST-MOVING

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• [● 19 SOURCES] The Italian warship Thaon di Revel boarded the tanker Toa Payoh on 2 August 2026 near Pantelleria. (belongs)
• [● 19 SOURCES] The tanker departed Cotonou, Benin on 16 July 2026 heading for Istanbul. (belongs)
• [● 19 SOURCES] The tanker Toa Payoh is under EU sanctions and belongs to Russia’s “shadow fleet”. (belongs)
• [● 19 SOURCES] The captain initially refused to cooperate, prompting Italian forces to board the vessel from a helicopter. (belongs)
• [● 19 SOURCES] The tanker Toa Payoh was sailing under the flag of Cameroon. (belongs)
• [● 19 SOURCES] The boarding lasted about two hours, concluded safely and complied with UNCLOS article 110. (belongs)
• [● 19 SOURCES] Italian authorities are examining the documentation obtained during the inspection. (belongs)
• [● 19 SOURCES] The operation was supported by a Greek vessel and a Polish maritime patrol aircraft. (belongs)