NATO concerned about crew of shadowy fleet as US takes control of Russian tanker
Concerns Over Dark Fleet Ships Heightened by Seizure of Russian-linked Tanker The recent takeover of a Russian-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic has raised “concerns” among NATO and Nordic and Baltic nations regarding the types of vessels and crews involved in what is being called the Dark Fleet, according to maritime intelligence analyst Michel […]
U.S. Forces Board and Capture Rogue Tanker Flying the Russian Flag in the North Atlantic Ocean
U.S. Seizes Russian-Flagged Tanker Tied to Venezuelan Oil The United States recently took control of a Russian-flagged tanker associated with Venezuelan oil in the North Atlantic. This operation was executed flawlessly, with support from British military forces. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced this significant action in a social media update. She described the pre-dawn […]
Venezuelan tanker avoids the US Coast Guard while Russia dispatches a submarine to escort the ship, according to reports.
Reports indicate that oil tankers linked to Venezuela, operating within what is described as the “Dark Fleet,” have disguised themselves by painting Russian flags on their hulls, changing their names, and reflagging under Russian ownership. This strategy seems aimed at evading surveillance from the U.S. Coast Guard. The tanker in question has been sighted off […]
Tanker connected to Venezuela being monitored by the US near Ireland following a name change
Oil tankers linked to Venezuela, operating under the “Dark Fleet,” have reportedly painted Russian flags on their hulls and renamed themselves to evade U.S. Coast Guard scrutiny. The tankers have been spotted near Ireland, where they are under aerial surveillance by the U.S., UK, France, and Ireland after dodging a U.S. intercept in December. One […]
JetBlue flight comes close to colliding with Air Force tanker near Venezuela
On Friday, a JetBlue flight heading to New York had to halt its ascent to avoid colliding with a U.S. Air Force refueling tanker involved in military operations near Venezuela. The pilot described his co-pilot’s actions as “outrageous.” “We nearly had a mid-air collision,” the captain of JetBlue Flight 1112, flying from Curacao to JFK […]
Maduro left with limited response choices after US takes control of Venezuelan oil tanker
The recent actions by the Trump administration against Venezuela, particularly the seizure of a tanker carrying U.S.-sanctioned oil, have understandably provoked a strong reaction from President Nicolás Maduro’s government. Analysts, however, suggest that despite the sharp rhetoric, Maduro has limited options to retaliate without harming his own interests even more. One possible course of action […]
Nicolás Maduro Compares Seized ‘Ship of Peace’ Tanker to Pirates of the Caribbean
Maduro Accuses U.S. of Stealing Oil Tanker On Thursday evening, Nicolas Maduro, the socialist leader of Venezuela, accused the United States of “stealing” an oil tanker that was recently seized. He likened the situation to something out of “Pirates of the Caribbean.” During a broadcast, Maduro referred to the seized vessel as a “ship of […]
Trump administration takes control of Venezuelan oil tanker under sanctions regulations
The Trump administration is using different legal arguments when seizing Venezuelan oil tankers compared to raids on alleged drug traffickers, even though both actions target Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. On Thursday, Attorney General Pam Bondi described the U.S. seizure of a Venezuelan crude oil tanker as an enforcement of sanctions based on a federal court […]
Iran’s IRGC Takes Control of Oil Tanker a Day After U.S. Seizes Suspected Smuggling Ship
IRGC Seizes Oil Ship Allegedly Carrying Smuggled Diesel The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), identified by the U.S. as a terrorist group linked to Iran’s military, has taken control of an oil vessel in the Persian Gulf. This ship was allegedly involved in transporting “smuggled diesel,” as reported by Tehran on Thursday. The ship in […]
U.S. takes control of Venezuelan oil tanker, confirms plans for oil seizure
U.S. Takes Control of Seized Venezuelan Oil Tanker On Wednesday, White House press secretary Caroline Levitt announced the United States’ intention to take over the oil onboard a tanker off Venezuela’s coast that had been captured by the U.S. military. This move follows a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations. Fox News senior […]