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Coast Guard intercepts 300-foot Grace fuel shipment to Cuba

By Drooid · Oct 2, 2026, 11:01 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. Coast Guard intercepted the 300-foot vessel Grace carrying fuel for Cuba on September 5, 2026.
Coast Guard escorted Grace to Progreso, Mexico, where Mexican Navy inspectors found fuel in ballast tanks and suspect containers.
Coast Guard intelligence indicated the cargo used “dark fleet” evasion tactics and was destined for Cuba.
Vice Adm. Nate Moore warned illicit fuel shipments breach international law and threaten the Caribbean environment.

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U.S. Coast Guard intercepted the 300-foot vessel Grace carrying fuel for Cuba on September 5, 2026.
Coast Guard escorted Grace to Progreso, Mexico, where Mexican Navy inspectors found fuel in ballast tanks and suspect containers.
Coast Guard intelligence indicated the cargo used “dark fleet” evasion tactics and was destined for Cuba.
Vice Adm. Nate Moore warned illicit fuel shipments breach international law and threaten the Caribbean environment.