U.S. Forces seize a tanker, Caribbean Sea
Issued: 2 days, 13 hours ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-01-09 00:01:00 | CWD Notification 004- (Jan 26) | Americas | OSINT | Military | Open source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open-sources have reported that U.S Forces have seized a Timor-Leste false-flagged tanker in the Caribbean Sea off Trinidad and Tobago (Exact time and location not specified). U.S. sources state the tanker has been detained for allegedly being part of the shadow fleet of oil tankers. Reports state the tanker was part of a flotilla that departed Venezuela following the capture of the Venezuelan President on 3rd January 2026. The vessel last reported on AIS on 17th November 2025 with reports indicating she was loaded with oil when departing Venezuela and has been seized as she returned to the region. | |||||