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 […]
French navy stops Russian tanker thought to be involved in secret fleet activities
The French navy has allegedly taken control of a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean, believed to be part of what some are calling Russia’s Shadow Fleet. This fleet reportedly comprises ships that use deceptive practices to transport oil and evade Western sanctions. On Thursday, President Emmanuel Macron shared that French troops boarded and inspected […]
French Navy Captures Russian Oil Tanker in Mediterranean with Assistance from Britain
French Troops Seize Russian Oil Tanker in Mediterranean On Thursday, French troops, backed by allies like Britain, utilized helicopters to board a Russian oil tanker referred to as the “Grinch” while it was navigating the Mediterranean Sea. President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the seizure in the morning, stating that it occurred in international waters between Spain […]
Coast Guard Takes Control of Sixth Oil Tanker Connected to Venezuela
U.S. Coast Guard Seizes Tanker for Violating Sanctions on Venezuelan Oil The U.S. Coast Guard announced on Thursday that they have intercepted a tanker in the Caribbean that breached U.S. sanctions regarding Venezuelan oil exports. This recent seizure adds to a growing list since the removal of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro earlier this year. In […]
U.S. military captures sixth oil tanker from Venezuela in Caribbean sea
U.S. Southern Command announced on Thursday that American forces have successfully captured yet another oil tanker associated with Venezuela while operating in the Caribbean. This marks the sixth oil tanker seized in the U.S. efforts against Venezuela’s illicit oil trading activities. In a pre-dawn operation, Marines and sailors from Joint Task Force Southern Spear, with […]
Denmark Claims It Assisted U.S. in Intercepting Tanker Violating Venezuela Sanctions
U.S.-Denmark Relations Amid Tensions Over Greenland Despite ongoing disagreements over the Trump administration’s ambitions regarding Greenland, Denmark last week confirmed its support for U.S. forces in the eastern Atlantic, who intercepted an oil tanker violating U.S. sanctions. This acknowledgment came from Danish officials on Tuesday. An unidentified official, restricted from discussing sensitive matters publicly, didn’t […]