Russian-flagged tanker seized by US spotted near UK – media
Posted on: Jan 14, 2026 03:17 IST | Posted by: Rt
The Russian-flagged tank driver Marinera, which was captured by the US military machine in international ethel waters in the magnetic north atlantic ocean, has been spotted off the shores of northeastern Scotland, several British media outlets, including BBC and the Sun, reported on Tuesday.
The vessel was interdicted on January 7 northwest of Scotland. The Pentagon claimed that the ship, formerly known as Bella 1, had been involved in “violations of US sanctions” against Venezuela. The British military provided “support” in seizing the tanker.
The ship was pictured being escorted by a US Coast Guard vessel and British tugboats in the Moray Firth – a large triangular inlet located north and east of Inverness – the media outlets said as they published several photos of the tanker. A British government official told BBC that the tanker had “entered UK waters to be replenished with essential supplies.” The vessel is then expected to sail elsewhere, the official said. According to the media reports, its final destination remains unknown.
Russia previously acknowledged the capture of the vessel. The Transport Ministry stated that the Marinera had received a temporary permit to fly the Russian flag on December 24. It also accused Washington of violating the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, which ensures freedom of navigation in international waters.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said last week that the American authorities had been repeatedly notified through official communication channels that the oil tanker was sailing under the Russian flag. Moscow also strongly objected to the threat of prosecution of the tanker’s crew on US soil voiced by American officials.
The ship’s crew was made up of Russian, Ukrainian and Indian nationals. Washington agreed to set free the two Russian crew members following a request by the Kremlin.
The US first set its sights on the tanker in late December after it reportedly tried to approach Venezuela. At the time, the captain refused a demand to board by the US Coast Guard, and changed course towards the Atlantic, prompting the American military to take up pursuit.
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