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Marinera
Organization CompanyMarinera is a Russian-flagged oil tanker involved in illicit activities and seized by US forces.
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Marinera is a Russian-flagged oil tanker that has been at the center of recent news due to its involvement in illicit activities, including transporting oil for Venezuela, Russia, and Iran. The ship was seized by US forces in January between Iceland and Scotland, sparking concerns over transparency and sanctions evasion. Recent developments include the wife of the captain starting legal action to free him, and the seizure of two other tankers linked to Venezuelan oil exports. This has highlighted the 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers moving sanctioned oil for Venezuela and others, with at least 17 suspicious vessels reflagged to Russia in recent months. The incident has raised concerns among NATO and Nordic-Baltic governments over dark fleet vessels and the type of crews onboard.
Last updated: May 1, 2026
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Wife of captain of oil tanker captured by US forces starts legal action to free him
US seizes another oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials say
U.S. Boards Another Tanker Carrying Venezuelan Oil
US seizes fifth oil tanker as Venezuela pressure campaign continues
Two oil tankers under US sanctions sailing through Channel towards Russia
‘Shadow fleet’ ships moving sanctioned oil reflagged to Russia at rising rate
Hoisting Russian Flags, ‘Shadow Fleet’ Edges Into the Light
'Irregular' armed guards aboard Russian shadow tankers alarm Nordic-Baltic governments
