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Sanctioned Oil Tanker Seized Near Caracas: Investigation Ongoing

12/11/2025

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Vanguard Tech identifies the seized oil tanker SKIPPER as a sanctioned vessel linked to Venezuelan oil exports.
The SKIPPER was last located northeast of Caracas.
The SKIPPER was sailing under the Guyanese flag when its position was updated two days ago.
The seizure occurred early this morning based on gathered intelligence.
The vessel may have been spoofing its position.

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Story summary

Vanguard Tech identifies the seized oil tanker SKIPPER as a sanctioned vessel linked to Venezuelan oil exports.
The SKIPPER was last located northeast of Caracas.
The SKIPPER was sailing under the Guyanese flag when its position was updated two days ago.
The seizure occurred early this morning based on gathered intelligence.
The vessel may have been spoofing its position.