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WED · 2026-01-07 · 21:53 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0107-6258
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Tracking the oil tankers seized by the US

BBC Verify has been tracking the oil tanker Marinera for several weeks. The investigation focuses on tankers seized by the United States.

BBC News - WorldFiled 2026-01-07 · 21:53 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
Tracking the oil tankers seized by the US
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BBC Verify has been tracking the oil tanker Marinera for several weeks. The investigation focuses on tankers seized by the United States. The team, led by Merlyn Thomas and supported by a group of verifiers and graphics specialists, is using tracking methods to monitor the Marinera's movements. The purpose of this tracking is to understand the circumstances surrounding the US seizure of the tanker. The investigation is ongoing, with the team utilizing verification techniques and visual aids to present their findings.

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The US seized oil tankers.

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BBC Verify has been tracking the Marinera for weeks.

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