All articles tagged with #oil tanker
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Reuters
A Russian-bound oil tanker, Elbus, was hit by a drone in the Black Sea, prompting it to seek assistance from Turkish coastguards and divert to Turkey, with no injuries or pollution reported. The incident follows recent attacks on ships in the region, raising concerns over maritime security and geopolitical tensions.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by BBC
The US is reportedly planning to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker, Marinera, believed to be carrying Venezuelan crude, as it approaches Europe, amid tensions over sanctions and international law. The ship's change of flag and name complicates enforcement, and Russia has expressed concern over the increased military attention, while the US considers intervention options.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by Financial Times
The US is monitoring an oil tanker near the UK coast that is linked to Venezuela, Russia, and Iran, highlighting ongoing geopolitical tensions and concerns over maritime activities involving these countries.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by The War Zone
The article reports a surge in U.S. military aircraft in Europe, possibly supporting a future operation to intercept the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera involved in sanctions evasion, with the involvement of elite special operations units like the 160th SOAR, amid broader geopolitical tensions and potential upcoming missions in the Middle East.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by CNN
An aging oil tanker, pursued by the US for nearly two weeks, has painted a crude Russian flag on its hull, possibly to claim Russian protection and complicate legal actions. The vessel, under US sanctions for allegedly shipping Iranian oil, has been resisting seizure since December 21 and is now flying an unrecognized flag, with US officials considering whether to continue efforts to seize it amid ongoing tensions over Venezuelan oil sanctions.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by Reuters
The US Coast Guard is currently unable to seize the Venezuela-linked oil tanker Bella 1 due to resource limitations and the need for specialized teams, despite ongoing efforts and orders from the Trump administration to block sanctioned vessels near Venezuela.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by NewsNation
The U.S. Coast Guard is awaiting additional forces to attempt to board and seize the Venezuela-linked oil tanker Bella 1, which has refused boarding attempts, highlighting the agency's limited resources and the broader challenge of enforcing sanctions near Venezuela.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by ABC News
President Trump announced ongoing efforts by the US to seize a Venezuelan-linked oil tanker, Bella 1, which fled into the Atlantic to evade sanctions, amid broader US actions targeting Venezuela's oil exports and regime stability.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by BBC
Satellite images confirm the US has seized the Venezuelan-linked oil tanker Skipper off Texas, and ongoing investigations include Ukraine drone strikes and AI misinformation issues.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by Reuters
The US Coast Guard is pursuing a sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela, marking the third interception in less than a week, which could impact oil prices and increase geopolitical tensions related to sanctions evasion and regional conflicts.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by AP News
US forces intercepted a second oil tanker off Venezuela's coast as part of a broader campaign to pressure President Maduro, following a recent seizure and amid US sanctions and a declared blockade, with Venezuela condemning the actions as criminal.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by Axios
The U.S. military boarded a Venezuelan oil tanker not under sanctions to enforce a blockade, signaling increased pressure on Maduro's regime and warning other vessels about potential interdiction, even if they are not officially sanctioned.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by NBC News
Ukraine has conducted its first drone strike on a Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker, the Qendil, in the Mediterranean, marking an escalation in its attacks on Russian oil shipping networks linked to the war in Ukraine. The attack, involving sophisticated drone operations, targeted the vessel en route to Ust Luga from India, and reflects Kyiv's expanding maritime tactics against Russian assets.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by Bloomberg.com
Ukraine has for the first time targeted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, Qendil, in the Mediterranean Sea as part of its efforts to reduce Russia's oil revenues supporting the Kremlin's war efforts. The tanker was empty and posed no environmental risk. This marks an escalation in Ukraine's drone strikes on ships aiding Russia, amidst ongoing energy conflicts and military actions.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by Kyiv Post
Explosions occurred in Rostov-on-Don and Bataysk in Russia following a Ukrainian drone attack that targeted an oil tanker and caused damage to residential buildings, with casualties reported. The incident is part of ongoing Ukrainian efforts to strike Russian infrastructure, including ports and oil facilities, amid heightened tensions in the region.