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The US on Wednesday seized two tankers buying oil from Venezuela. According to BBC, one of them is Russian ship Marinera, while the other is named Sofia. Sofia is believed to be a ship of Panama country.

Both these ships were caught at an interval of a few hours. The US seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic, while another vessel was seized in the Caribbean Sea. American soldiers were chasing this ship for two weeks.

According to the report, this ship was going to take oil from Venezuela, so that it could be delivered to China or other countries. Russia had sent submarines and other naval ships to protect its ship, but they were not successful in saving it.

US Coast Guard officers monitoring the Russian ship Marinera. Photo- US European Command

Video of the capture of Sofia ship…

The ship changed its name last month

The Russian ship captured by America was earlier named Bela-1. America had put it in the list of banned ships. In December 2025, it was heading towards Venezuela, but the US Coast Guard tried to stop it.

At that time the ship was saved due to the intelligence of the ship’s crew member. After this the name of this ship was changed to ‘Marinera’. After this, the Russian flag was placed on it and it was included in the official registration list of the country. The ship changed course due to fear of being caught

After this, the ship was heading towards Venezuela, but due to fear of the American block, it changed its route and turned towards the Atlantic. But many countries including America and Britain were monitoring this ship.

Its every move was monitored through air and sea surveillance. The American ship USCGC Munro chased it and caught it.

When American forces boarded it in the North Atlantic, it was accompanied by a Russian submarine and other naval vessels. However, no direct conflict occurred. Russian media have released photos of a helicopter near the ship.

Video of the ship being caught…

Russia said – no country has the right to stop a registered ship

The Russian Transport Ministry has said that no country has the right to use force against a ship registered in another country.

The ministry said that the US military captured the Marinera ship at around 3 pm Russian time, and after that any communication with the ship was stopped.

Russia also said that on 24 December, Marinera was granted temporary permission to sail under the Russian flag.

Countries are not able to buy oil due to US sanctions

In fact, in December 2025, US President Trump imposed a blockade on the ‘Shadow Fleet’ to increase pressure on the government of Venezuelan President Maduro. So that they accept America’s conditions and give place to American companies in the oil industry.

Due to US sanctions on Venezuela, many tankers were not able to carry oil directly. Therefore Venezuela and its clients (such as China) were using ‘shadow fleets’.

‘Shadow Fleet’ means ships that carry oil by hiding their true location and identity. These tankers turn off their transponders or change their flag so that the US or other countries cannot track them. This is also called ‘dark mode’.

Britain helped capture the ship

Britain helped America capture Russian ships. Britain’s Defense Ministry said it supported the US military in the operation and its aircraft were also involved.

British Defense Minister John Healy posted on X and wrote-

This move was against those who were violating international sanctions. The Bela-1 ship, part of an alliance between Russia and Iran, was trying to transport oil while avoiding sanctions. The ship was involved in spreading security, conflict and instability around the world.

Haley said he would continue to take action against such illegal naval actions to maintain his country’s security, economy and stability in the world.

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