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Atlantic Chase Ends in Indictment of Tanker Captain
world11 days ago

Atlantic Chase Ends in Indictment of Tanker Captain

The United States indicted the captain of the tanker Marinera (formerly Bella 1) after a weekslong Atlantic chase for attempting to reach Venezuela and evading a Coast Guard boarding. The ship, which had renamed itself, displayed a Russian flag and was linked to Iranian oil sanctions-evasion activity before U.S. forces seized it near the U.K. on Jan. 7, part of a broader crackdown on Venezuela’s oil trade. The captain, Avtandil Kalandadze, faces two federal charges as the crew were detained; a UK judicial challenge by his wife was unsuccessful and officials did not immediately comment.

via The New York Times|
#coast-guard#indictment#sanctions
France frees seized tanker tied to Russia's shadow fleet after fine paid
world11 days ago

France frees seized tanker tied to Russia's shadow fleet after fine paid

France released the tanker Grinch after its owner paid a multi‑million‑euro fine following its January seizure near Marseille over suspicions it belonged to Russia's sanctions‑busting shadow fleet. The ship, which sailed from Murmansk under a Comoros flag, had been immobilised for about three weeks at Fos-sur-Mer. The case highlights ongoing Western efforts to crack down on opaque, aging tankers used to evade sanctions, though the broader shadow fleet remains sizeable.

via BBC|
#france#russia#sanctions
Scottish court urged to review detention of tanker captain after US seizure
world1 month ago

Scottish court urged to review detention of tanker captain after US seizure

Lawyers for Natia Dzadzama, wife of Marinera captain Avtandil Kalandadze, filed for judicial review in Edinburgh, arguing the US-held captain has been unlawfully detained in Scotland since January after the tanker was seized in UK waters. An interim interdict restricts removal of the captain and crew from Scottish jurisdiction while a full hearing is anticipated.

via The Guardian|
#judicial-review#maritime-law#scotland
US Seizes 7th Venezuela-Linked Oil Tanker in Caribbean
world1 month ago

US Seizes 7th Venezuela-Linked Oil Tanker in Caribbean

The US military said it seized the motor vessel Sagitta in the Caribbean, the seventh tanker intercepted linked to Venezuela amid Washington’s sanctions-enforcement push on Caracas’s oil shipments; the operation was conducted without incident as the administration hammers out how oil leaving Venezuela should be coordinated and lawful, a policy influenced by Trump’s broader focus on Venezuela and prior remarks about actions against Maduro.

via The Guardian|
#oil#sanctions#tanker
Tragedy at Sea: South Korean Tanker Capsizes off Japan, Eight Dead
maritime-accident1 year ago

Tragedy at Sea: South Korean Tanker Capsizes off Japan, Eight Dead

A South Korean tanker carrying 980 tonnes of acrylic acid capsized off Japan, resulting in eight deaths, one person in a non-life-threatening condition, and two others missing. The ship had 11 people onboard, including South Koreans, Indonesians, and a Chinese national. The vessel had been at anchor due to rough weather near the island of Mutsure, off Japan’s south-western coast. The South Korean president has ordered relevant authorities to mobilize all available personnel and equipment, including navy and fishing boats, for search efforts.

via The Guardian|
#capsized#japan#maritime-accident
"Tragedy at Sea: South Korean Tanker Capsizes off Japan, Seven Dead"
accidents-and-disasters1 year ago

"Tragedy at Sea: South Korean Tanker Capsizes off Japan, Seven Dead"

A South Korean-flagged tanker, the Keoyoung Sun, capsized off Japan's Honshu main island, resulting in at least seven deaths and two crew members still missing. The ship was carrying 980 tons of acrylic acid, and a search operation is ongoing to locate the missing individuals. The cause of the capsize is currently unknown, and there have been no reports of leaks from the tanker.

via Al Jazeera English|
#accidents-and-disasters#capsized#japan
"South Korean Tanker Capsizes off Southwestern Japan, Keoyoung Sun"
maritime-accident1 year ago

"South Korean Tanker Capsizes off Southwestern Japan, Keoyoung Sun"

A South Korean tanker capsized near Japan's Mutsure Island, prompting a rescue operation for its crew of nine, with two still missing. The ship was carrying 980 tons of acrylic acid, and no leaks have been detected so far. The cause of the capsizing is unknown, and environmental protection measures are being considered in case of a potential leak.

via The Associated Press|
#japan#maritime-accident#missing-crew
"Naval Support Rushed to Trafigura Tanker After Houthi Attack Ignites Blaze"
international-conflict2 years ago

"Naval Support Rushed to Trafigura Tanker After Houthi Attack Ignites Blaze"

Warships have arrived to assist the UK-owned tanker Marlin Luanda, chartered to Trafigura, after it was hit by a Houthi missile in the Gulf of Aden, causing a fire. The safety of the crew is the top priority, and firefighting equipment is being used to control the fire in one cargo tank. The UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed the attack and stated that coalition warships are providing support. This incident follows a near miss involving another tanker earlier in the day, and comes amid heightened tensions between the Houthis and the US and UK.

via TradeWinds|
#houthi#international-conflict#tanker