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Maritime News
U.S. Seeks Forfeiture for Tanker and Oil Cargo Seized off Venezuela
The U.S. Department of Justice filed for the forfeiture of the tanker Skipper (310,000 dwt) and the cargo of Venezuelan…
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Maritime News
After U.S. Bust, Four Tankers Turn Around Instead of Calling in Venezuela
Venezuela’s oil exports are coming under heavy pressure after the U.S. seized the VLCC Skipper off the country’s shores last…
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Marine World
US Seizure of Venezuela Oil Tanker Risks Amping Up Economic Pain
Venezuela faces a fresh financial shock after the US seized a sanctioned oil tanker off its coast, a move that could choke…
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Marine World
After Skipper Seizure, U.S. Prepares Wider Crackdown on Venezuelan Oil Tankers
The U.S. is preparing to intercept more ships transporting Venezuelan oil following the seizure of a tanker this week, as…
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Marine World
U.S. Seizure of Shadow Fleet Tanker ‘Skipper’ Ends Years-Long Sanctions-Evasion Run
The U.S. Coast Guard seized the very large oil tanker SKIPPER off Venezuela’s coast on Wednesday, culminating a three-year enforcement…
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Maritime News
Drunken Yacht Skipper Arrested Twice for Endangering Shipping in Rostock
Last week, a local yacht skipper landed in trouble with police in Rostock for drunk boating and endangering marine…
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Maritime News
Orange Juice Tanker Rescues Skipper From Burning Yacht on the High Seas
On Friday, a good Samaritan ship rescued a yachtsman whose vessel caught fire in the Atlantic off Puerto Rico. That…
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Maritime News
UK Skipper Fined for Falling Asleep and Hitting an Anchored Boat
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has fined a fishing boat skipper about $13,000 for striking an anchored boat…
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Maritime News
French Lifeboat Skipper Cleared of All Charges in Trial Over Failed Rescue
A court in Le Havre has acquitted the skipper of a volunteer lifeboat of all charges stemming from the sinking…
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Marine World
Vendée Globe Skipper Who Had Close Call with Bulk Carrier Collides With Fishing Boat
A Vendée Globe skipper who just days ago had a close call with a bulk carrier off the Azores has…
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