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Sweden Seizes Sanctioned Russian-Linked Tanker Jin Hui

5/4/2026

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Swedish Coast Guard seized the Syria-flagged tanker Jin Hui near Trelleborg on May 3 2026.
The vessel appears on EU-UK sanctions lists as part of Russia’s fleet.
Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin posted on X that the ship belongs to that fleet.
Officials opened an investigation citing a false flag and lack of seaworthiness.
Sweden has halted five vessels this year for offenses and started criminal proceedings against some crew.

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Swedish Coast Guard seized the Syria-flagged tanker Jin Hui near Trelleborg on May 3 2026.
The vessel appears on EU-UK sanctions lists as part of Russia’s fleet.
Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin posted on X that the ship belongs to that fleet.
Officials opened an investigation citing a false flag and lack of seaworthiness.
Sweden has halted five vessels this year for offenses and started criminal proceedings against some crew.