Chen Zhangjie

Chen Zhangjie is a 39-year-old Chinese captain who commanded the oil tanker "Boracay," suspected of being part of Russia's "shadow fleet." He is currently newsworthy because a French court has sentenced him in absentia to one year in prison and a €150,000 fine. This sentence stems from an incident in September where the French navy boarded the Boracay after Zhangjie refused to comply with orders to allow an inspection. The court in Brest also issued an arrest warrant for him. The Boracay was suspected of being linked to the Russian shadow fleet, vessels allegedly used to circumvent sanctions. This legal action highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding energy supplies and the enforcement of sanctions against Russia.