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US Accuses Marinera of Sanction Breaches; Captain Detained

1/26/2026

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The United States accuses Marinera of sanction breaches by transporting oil for Venezuela, Russia, and Iran.
The Marinera's captain, Avtandil Kalandadze, is detained.
His wife filed a petition in Scottish court arguing his detention violates European Convention on Human Rights.
An emergency order has been requested to halt removal of ship and crew until a full hearing.
Aamer Anwar, the captain's lawyer, says Kalandadze cannot defend his rights in court.

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The United States accuses Marinera of sanction breaches by transporting oil for Venezuela, Russia, and Iran.
The Marinera's captain, Avtandil Kalandadze, is detained.
His wife filed a petition in Scottish court arguing his detention violates European Convention on Human Rights.
An emergency order has been requested to halt removal of ship and crew until a full hearing.
Aamer Anwar, the captain's lawyer, says Kalandadze cannot defend his rights in court.