Hoisting Russian Flags, ‘Shadow Fleet’ Edges Into the Light

The Marinera, which was seized by the U.S., isn’t the only ship from the “shadow fleet” of oil tankers to switch lately to a ...

Fact Check: Months-old clip shows exercise on US carrier, not US seizing Russian-flagged tanker

A video of U.S. Navy personnel descending from a helicopter onto an aircraft carrier during a capability demonstration in ...

How the U.K. Helped the U.S. Seize a Russian-Flagged Tanker—and Why It’s Important

The U.K.’s assistance in the seizure of a tanker that has links to Russia, Iran, and Venezuela has prompted discussion.

U.S. seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela after weekslong pursuit

The White House said the crew on the Marinera, which had been re-flagged as a Russian vessel, "will be brought to the United ...

U.S. seizes tanker that raised Russian flag after weeks-long chase in North Atlantic

The U.S. seized an oil tanker in the North Atlantic after a two-week pursuit spanning thousands of miles from the Caribbean. During the chase, the vessel changed its name and raised a Russian flag.