UK forces boarded and detained the sanctioned tanker SMYRTOS in the English Channel. The same operating cycle keeps Gulf crew-risk, Southeast Asia transshipment delays and FuelEU compliance pressure active for maritime decision-makers. 1. UK Shadow-Fleet Boarding: SMYRTOS Detained in the English Channel • UK forces boarded and detained the tanker SMYRTOS in the English Channel … Continue reading DeepDraft SITREP | UK Boards Shadow-Fleet Tanker SMYRTOS as Gulf Crew-Risk and Port Klang Delays Tighten (June 15, 2026)