Violation Lands Cargo Ship Into Troubled Waters

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On January 3rd, a cargo ship flying the Cambodian flag near Crimea, in the Black Sea, has been temporarily detained by Russian authorities.

Highlights:

  • The vessel was headed from the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don to Varna in Hungary
  • The vessel violated the regime of the state border of the Russian Federation
  • The Vessel deviated from the recommended course and dropped anchor [near] the village of Chernomorkoye without permission
  • Few Cambodian-flagged ships have drawn criticism for violating international laws in the past

Source: Tass