2 w. ago Where are the shadow fleet oil tankers? Vessel seized by US spotted off Scottish coast

Sanctioned oil is transported through international waters using vessels carrying fake flags

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2 w. ago Two oil tankers under US sanctions sailing through Channel towards Russia

Aria and Tia both south of Britain after US-UK seizure of Marinera, deemed to be part of Moscow’s ‘shadow fleet’Two oil tankers under US sanctions are sailing east through the Channel towards Russia, prompting speculation over whether the US and UK would be willing to seize further vessels linked to Moscow.The Aria and the Tia, which has changed its name and country of registration several times, were both travelling south of Britain a day after the Marinera oil tanker was captured in the Atlantic by the US with UK help. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago U.S. vows to control Venezuela’s oil ‘indefinitely’ as British army helps Trump seize two tankers: Live updates

Trump claimed that American companies would be sending workers to Venezuela to help rebuild the nation’s oil industry infrastructure

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3 w. ago Britain's key role as US forces pounce on rogue tanker bound for Russia

British forces helped the US in a dramatic high seas raid to intercept the Marinera, a rogue oil tanker and 'Venezuelan shadow fleet vessel', bound for Russia yesterday.

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3 w. ago Trump says Venezuela will purchase ‘only’ American products with oil deal revenue as US seizes two tankers: Live updates

Trump previously claimed that American companies would be sending workers to Venezuela to help rebuild the nation’s oil industry infrastructure

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3 w. ago Trump on collision course with Putin after US seizes Russian

British armed forces supported Washington’s dramatic capture of the Marinera in the Atlantic as global tensions grow

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3 w. ago Marinera ship tracker live: US seizes two tankers as Trump reserves right to use military force to protect Venezuela oil contractors

US military confirms second Venezuela-linked vessel intercepted in international waters

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3 w. ago Oil blockades, a two week chase and ‘outright piracy’: All we know about blacklisted supertanker seized by US

The Marinera, registered under a Russian flag, is the third sanctioned tanker the US has seized in recent weeks, Alex Croft reports

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3 w. ago Marinera ship tracker live: US forces board Venezuela oil tanker with British military support as Trump risks Putin anger

US military confirms second Venezuela-linked vessel intercepted in international waters

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3 w. ago US special forces use tiny Scottish airport to launch raid to seize Marinera oil tanker

US special forces have seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela for sanctions violations, launching the operation from Wick John O'Groats airport in northern Scotland with RAF support

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3 w. ago British armed forces were involved in US seizure of oil tanker, MoD reveals

The Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera was seized by US forces on Wednesday.

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3 w. ago Britain is now helping Trump play Big Man in the Atlantic with seizure of Russian

The seizure of the oil tanker Marinera and Britain’s role in it is an embarrassing farce, writes world affair editor Sam Kiley on the Venezuelan-Colombian border

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3 w. ago Marinera oil tanker live: US seizes banned Venezuelan ship in Atlantic as Trump risks Putin clash

US forces have reportedly also intercepted a second Venezuela-linked tanker in Latin American waters

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3 w. ago Marinera ship tracker live: US attempts to seize banned Venezuelan oil tanker as Trump risks Putin clash

US forces have reportedly also intercepted a second Venezuela-linked tanker in Latin American waters

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3 w. ago US facing showdown with Russia close to UK as Marinera oil tanker 'seized in raid'

The Marinera oil tanker, formerly known Bella-1, could spark World War 3 after reports of a raid on the vessel by by US forces had led to is alleged capture, as Russian ships and submarines stand by

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3 w. ago Russia sends navy to Marinera oil tanker being pursued by US forces off Scotland

The vessel is known for transporting Venezuelan crude oil and has reportedly reflagged from a Guyanese to a Russian vessel.

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3 w. ago Europe live: Russia deploys naval escort for oil tanker near Iceland

Ageing vessel had previously been involved in Venezuelan oil exportsMeanwhile, a lot of attention is being given to an ageing oil tanker, formerly known as Bella 1 and renamed as Marinera, which is now going through the Icelandic territorial waters.The Russian Navy has reportedly deployed a submarine and other naval vessels to escort the tanker, previously involved in Venezuelan oil exports, amid growing speculations the US and allies are monitoring its movements. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Marinera ship tracker live: Putin sends navy escort as Trump ‘plans to seize’ banned Venezuelan oil tanker

British military are reportedly among Nato forces tracking the tanker

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3 w. ago Bella 1 ship tracker LIVE: Russia swarms Marinera oil tanker as WW3 fears rise

The tanker, which has changed its name from Bella 1 to Marinera, normally transports Venezuelan crude oil - it is being escorted by the Russina Navy and pursued by US forces

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