A Russian oil tanker from the "shadow fleet" suffered a full system blackout late Friday and was successfully towed to safety by a German maritime emergency team. The tanker, named Eventin, had been drifting uncontrollably in the Baltic Sea, north of the German island of Rügen, when the rescue operation began. By early Sunday, it was safely anchored five kilometers off the coast of Sassnitz, a German port city.

The Eventin, carrying around 99,000 tons of oil, is part of Russia's "shadow fleet," which is used to circumvent Western sanctions. The ship experienced a total system failure, rendering it powerless and adrift for hours. A rescue team successfully connected tow lines to the tanker on Friday, using helicopters to lower experts onto the vessel to stabilize its load.

The tanker remains anchored offshore as authorities determine the next steps for its repair. The incident highlights the risks posed by the aging "shadow fleet" vessels, which play a crucial role in Russia's attempts to navigate sanctions but face safety challenges.