Summary
The U.S. seized an oil tanker named Skipper, which had been using techniques to hide its location to avoid detection, particularly while involved in transporting sanctioned oil from Iran and Venezuela. The ship often provided false information about its whereabouts and was linked to an international oil smuggling network. It tried to avoid sanctions by hiding its identity and movements.
Key Facts
- The U.S. seized the oil tanker Skipper near Venezuela.
- The tanker was involved in hiding its actual location, a practice known as "spoofing."
- Skipper was linked to transporting oil from sanction-hit countries like Venezuela and Iran.
- The ship used various international flags and identities to avoid detection.
- Guyana confirmed the ship falsely claimed to be registered under its flag.
- The U.S Treasury sanctioned the ship in 2022 for being part of an oil smuggling network.
- Kpler firm suggested the tanker conducted ship-to-ship transfers to move oil undetected.
