Two U.S. intelligence officials said Venezuelan officials had discussed placing Soviet-era defense systems and armed military personnel on tankers — disguising them as civilians for defense purposes.

The U.S. is preparing to intercept a sanctioned oil tanker tied to Venezuela as it attempts to escape U.S. control at sea, reports say. The post US plans to intercept sanctioned oil tanker evading authorities: Reports appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

Venezuela was loading crude only for U.S. major Chevron on Tuesday, while operations by state-run oil firm PDVSA to load cargoes for its main customers in China remained on hold for a fifth day, shipping data showed.

This episode explores the main types of tanker ships that move the world’s liquid cargo. From massive crude oil carriers and refined product tankers to chemical and liquefied gas ships, we break down how each class is designed for its specific role.

The Houston-based company operates in Venezuela under a license granted by the US Treasury Department and it is the only Western firm allowed to produce and export crude oil amid American sanctions.

MORE than a dozen sanctioned oil tankers have fled Venezuelan waters defying Trump’s naval blockade. The vessels – mostly loaded with Venezuelan crude and fuel – stealthily

Crew members aboard the aging, rusted oil tanker that the US has been pursuing at sea for nearly two weeks appear to have painted a crude image of a Russian flag on the ship’s hull, which American officials believe is an attempt at claiming Russian protection,

Protesters organized a demonstration in Greenville on Jan. 5, just one of many across the nation in the aftermath of U.S. strikes on Venezuela.