Germany Takes Control and Replaces Crew of Seized Oil Tanker

Germany said it has replaced the crew on an oil tanker that authorities seized this month and took control of the ship, including its cargo.

The Panama-flagged Eventin was carrying barrels from the Russian port of Ust-Luga when it suffered a power failure back in January and was towed to near the German coast. It has remained near German waters since then, vessel tracking shows.