Denmark Detains Cargo Ship from Russia
The Danish Maritime Authority announced today that it has detained a cargo ship, Nora, which claimed to be flying the flag of the Comoros Islands but was not properly registered in the Danish registry.
According to the authority, the ship is being held because it failed to provide documentation about its nationality and refused to comply with orders. The ship had previously been identified by Danish media as a cargo vessel flying the Iranian flag, which has anchored at the northern tip of Denmark, in Kastrup.
Previous Incidents
The Nora has a history of incidents. According to Vesselfinder, a website tracking maritime traffic, it departed from St. Petersburg on January 16 with Egypt as its destination. The ship has passed through Danish waters ten times last year.
US Sanctions
TV2 reported that the Nora is subject to US sanctions. The ship had previously been known as CERUS and was listed in the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions program due to its connection with Argun Shipping Inc. and Reel Shipping LLC, according to LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group).
IMO Number
The Nora has the same IMO number as the previously identified CERUS, a cargo ship listed in US sanctions. The IMO numbers are permanent identifiers that remain unchanged regardless of changes to the ship’s name or flag.
Enforcement Action
The Danish Maritime Authority stated that it expects an inspection of the ship “when weather conditions permit” and that the ship will be held until its country of registration demonstrates compliance with Danish regulations.
The Nora has been inactive for the past 25 days, according to TV2.
Original Article: Δανία: Κρατείται πλοίο εμπορευματοκιβωτίων προερχόμενο από τη Ρωσία — Capital (Greek) | View English Translation