Numerous Russian tanker ships transporting restricted oil raise military concerns while passing through NATO waters.
A Russian-operated tanker, laden with millions in sanctioned oil, is navigating the English Channel, raising concerns about potential military tensions in NATO waters. This development occurs alongside escalating friction between Russia and NATO, prompting the Royal Navy to enhance surveillance of vessels that are subject to sanctions by the U.S. and its allies in one […]
Russian oil tanker allegedly using shadow fleet methods for Cuba delivery
A tanker thought to be transporting Russian fuel to Cuba is reportedly employing “black fleet” strategies, such as altering its signals and engaging in offshore transfers, according to a maritime intelligence firm, Windward. The vessel, named Seahorse, was detected off the U.S. East Coast recently, with its signal described as “roaming.” This maneuver occurs amid […]
U.S. forces stop runaway tanker in the Indian Ocean
U.S. forces in the Indian Ocean have successfully captured another tanker ship, a move announced by the Department of War on Tuesday. This comes as part of ongoing efforts to enforce a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers heading to and from Venezuela, a strategy ramped up following President Trump’s declaration in mid-December. The blockade aims […]
Oil Tanker Stopped near Cuba Refueled in Colombia
Colombia’s President Acknowledges Fuel Loading for Seized Tanker Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro confirmed on Sunday that the oil tanker, the Ocean Mariner, taken by the U.S. Coast Guard this month near Cuban waters, was loading fuel in Colombia. According to ship tracking data cited by various sources, the U.S. Coast Guard seized the vessel over […]
US troops board the Veronica III oil tanker following Trump’s quarantine breach
The Department of the Army announced on Sunday that U.S. military forces have seized a vessel in the Indo-Pacific region, which was trying to bypass a quarantine order from the Trump administration. According to a statement, the Veronica III was operating in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area when it was boarded without any issues. The […]
US Vessels Abandoning ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker Following Maduro Attack
U.S. Military Intercepts Sanctioned Oil Tanker On Monday, the U.S. Department of the Army announced that it had successfully boarded a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking the vessel for a considerable distance as it escaped from the Caribbean Sea. According to the Department of Defense, U.S. military personnel conducted the operation […]
American troops stop Iranian drone to safeguard tanker in the Arabian Sea
Rising Tensions in the Middle East On Tuesday, tensions escalated in the Middle East as U.S. forces reacted to two maritime incidents involving Iran. According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), a naval fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that was targeting an aircraft carrier in the Strait of Hormuz, while a destroyer intervened to […]
Heavily Armed Iranian Boats Try to Take Control of US Tanker
Iranian Gunboat Attempts to Seize U.S.-Flagged Tanker On Tuesday, tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz when an Iranian gunboat tried to seize a U.S.-flagged oil tanker. This incident comes amid increasing friction between Iran and the United States. The tanker, identified as Stena Instructions, was approached by an armed vessel connected to Iran’s Islamic […]
Iranian gunboats tried to stop a US oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report.
On Tuesday, six Iranian gunboats attempted to intercept a U.S.-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, but their efforts were unsuccessful. Reports indicate that an armed Iranian vessel, equipped with a .50-caliber gun, demanded that the tanker stop and prepare to be boarded. Instead, the tanker accelerated and was later escorted to safety by […]
French navy captures Russian oil tanker as US partners intensify sanctions efforts
The French navy has reportedly taken control of a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean, suspected of being part of a network referred to as Russia’s “Shadow Fleet.” This network consists of vessels that operate under false flags to bypass Western sanctions aimed at limiting Russian oil exports. On Thursday, President Emmanuel Macron revealed that […]