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U.S. forces seized the Russian-linked tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic on Jan. 7, 2026, as part of efforts to stop sanctioned oil shipments.
U.S. forces seized the Russian-flagged, Venezuela-linked oil tanker Marinera—formerly Bella-1—in the North Atlantic on January 7, 2026, following a two-week pursuit.
The operation, conducted with British support including RAF surveillance and the RFA Tideforce, involved boarding teams and was carried out under a federal court warrant.
The vessel, part of a shadow fleet evading sanctions, had altered its flag and name to avoid detection.
The U.S. also seized another vessel, the Sophia, in the Caribbean.
The move is part of a broader effort to disrupt illicit oil shipments tied to sanctioned regimes, amid heightened tensions with Russia and rising geopolitical instability.
Las fuerzas estadounidenses capturaron el petrolero Marinera vinculado a Rusia en el Atlántico Norte el 7 de enero de 2026, como parte de los esfuerzos para detener los envíos de petróleo sancionados.