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Cameroon Distances Itself From Vessel Intercepted by UK Marines

Cameroon has stated that it is not associated with an oil vessel, the Smyrtos, which was intercepted by UK marines in the English Channel. The vessel does not appear on Cameroon's maritime register, according to the country's transport minister.

June 17, 2026 at 6:08 PM UTC

Cameroon has distanced itself from an oil vessel flying its flag, which was tracked and intercepted in the English Channel by UK defense forces at the weekend.

The crude oil tanker Smyrtos does not feature on the country’s maritime register, said Transport Minister Jean Ernest Massena Ngalle Bibehe.

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Cameroon Distances Itself From Vessel Intercepted by UK Marines

Cameroon has stated that it is not associated with an oil vessel, the Smyrtos, which was intercepted by UK marines in the English Channel. The vessel does not appear on Cameroon's maritime register, according to the country's transport minister.

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