Crew Paints Russian Flag on Oil Tanker Pursued by the U.S. Coast …
2 days ago · The U.S. military tried to intercept the Bella 1 last week in the Caribbean Sea as it headed to Venezuela to pick up oil.
U.S. Coast Guard chases Venezuelan oil tanker attempting to claim ...
3 days ago · The U.S. Coast Guard is still in pursuit of an oil tanker over a week after they first tried to intercept the ship. U.S. officials said the tanker now has a painted Russian flag on its side in an ...
Third Oil Tanker in U.S. Crosshairs as Venezuela Pressure Builds
Dec 23, 2025 · U.S. forces, led by the Coast Guard, are now chasing a third oil tanker near Venezuela, sharply escalating a high-stakes crackdown aimed at the country’s sanctioned crude trade. The …
US chases another oil tanker as Trump ramps up Venezuela oil blockade
Dec 22, 2025 · The U.S. is 'in active pursuit' of an oil tanker after President Donald Trump announced a total blockade of Venezuela's oil exports.
US imposes more sanctions on tankers transporting Venezuelan oil
1 day ago · US imposes more sanctions on tankers transporting Venezuelan oil The sanctions come amid President Trump’s pressure campaign that critics say is aimed at toppling Venezuelan leader …
US contemplates sending more resources to forcibly board oil tanker ...
Dec 26, 2025 · The United States hasn’t given up its pursuit of the massive, rusted oil tanker it chased into international waters near Venezuela last weekend, and officials are now contemplating moving ...
U.S. forces stop 2nd oil tanker off Venezuelan coast as Trump ... - PBS
Dec 20, 2025 · Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed that the U.S. Coast Guard with help from the Defense Department stopped the oil tanker that was last docked in Venezuela.
US pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela, officials say
Dec 21, 2025 · The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, officials told Reuters, in what would be the third such operation in less than two weeks if successful.
Oil tanker - Wikipedia
An oil tanker, also known as a petroleum tanker, is a ship designed for the bulk transport of oil or its products. There are two basic types of oil tankers: crude tankers and product tankers. [3]
US forces seize oil tanker in the Caribbean - Task & Purpose
Dec 21, 2025 · Department of Homeland Security photo via X. American forces boarded and seized an oil tanker in the southern Caribbean Sea today, the Department of Homeland Security said.