U.S. Seizes Sanctioned Oil Tanker Off Venezuela: What’s Happening

 

.S. forces seized a very large oil tanker, intensifying tensions with Venezuela. Reuters

On December 10, 2025, the United States announced that it had seized a sanctioned oil tanker — named the Skipper — in international waters off the coast of Venezuela. President Donald Trump described it as the “largest tanker ever seized,” signaling a sharp escalation in U.S. pressure on the Maduro government. 


Video footage released by U.S. authorities shows forces boarding the tanker during the operation. The Guardian

  • The tanker Skipper, previously called Adisa, was seized by U.S. forces — including the U.S. Coast Guard, FBI, and special units — after departing a Venezuelan port. Wikipedia

  • Images and clips shared by U.S. officials show helicopters and boarding teams fast-roping onto the deck to take control of the vessel without reported casualties. Wikipedia

  • The tanker reportedly carried about 1.8 million barrels of crude, a mix of Venezuelan and Iranian oil, and had attempted to evade detection by falsifying its location and flag information. Wikipedia


Location: Venezuela

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