Russia's phantom fleet and dilapidated tankers worry Germany

German authorities have pulled to safety a tanker ship that was heavily loaded and stranded off its northern coast, by towing the stranded vessel.

According to German authorities, the vessel was part of the Russian "phantom fleet".

The 900-foot-long oil tanker Eventin was traveling between Russia and Egypt, carrying nearly 110,000 tons of oil, when its engine malfunctioned, causing it to lose control, as reported by Germany's Central Command for Maritime Emergencies.

Importing Iranian oil threatens European peace and safety, and must be prevented.

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