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Il Ministero della Difesa del Regno Unito ha confermato di aver supportato un'operazione statunitense per il sequestro della petroliera Bella 1 (nota anche come Marinera). Le forze britanniche hanno fornito supporto pianificato su richiesta degli Stati Uniti, tra cui la creazione di una base, l'assistenza della RFA Tideforce e la sorveglianza della RAF nell'Atlantico settentrionale.

Il Ministero dei Trasporti russo accusa gli Stati Uniti di aver violato il diritto marittimo internazionale: le forze della Marina statunitense sono salite a bordo del Mariner il 7 gennaio, intorno alle 15:00 (ora di Mosca), in mare aperto, al di fuori delle acque territoriali di qualsiasi Stato. Il contatto con la nave è stato perso.

Comando Sud: In un'azione svoltasi prima dell'alba questa mattina, il Dipartimento della Guerra, in coordinamento con il Dipartimento della Sicurezza Interna, ha fermato senza incidenti una petroliera a motore della flotta oscura, senza autorizzazione e senza appartenenza a uno Stato. La nave intercettata, la M/T Sophia, stava operando in acque internazionali e conduceva attività illecite nel Mar dei Caraibi. La Guardia Costiera statunitense sta scortando la M/T Sophia negli Stati Uniti per la sua definitiva sistemazione. Attraverso l'Operazione Southern Spear, il Dipartimento della Guerra è irremovibile nella sua missione di reprimere le attività illecite nell'emisfero occidentale. Difenderemo la nostra Patria e ripristineremo la sicurezza e la forza in tutte le Americhe.

MARINERA (9230880) è ora rivolta verso est-sudest verso la Scozia settentrionale/Shetland

Un'altra intercettazione in corso, questa volta in acque latinoamericane

Gli Stati Uniti stanno tentando di sequestrare una petroliera legata al Venezuela dopo un inseguimento durato due settimane attraverso l'Atlantico. Il sequestro, che potrebbe alimentare le tensioni con la Russia, è avvenuto dopo che la petroliera, originariamente nota come Bella-1, è riuscita a superare il "blocco" marittimo statunitense di petroliere sanzionate e ha respinto i tentativi della Guardia Costiera statunitense di abbordarla.

In a pre-dawn action early this morning on Dec. 20, the US Coast Guard with the support of the Department of War apprehended an oil tanker that was last docked in Venezuela. The United States will continue to pursue the illicit movement of sanctioned oil that is used to fund narco terrorism in the region. We will find you, and we will stop you. Thank you to our brave men

Trump announces that the US has just seized a "large oil tanker" off the coast of Venezuela. Doesn't provide any other details

US forces have intercepted and SEIZED a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

"Yesterday in the Gulf of Guinea, an attack occurred on a ship whose crew included a Polish citizen," said Maciej Wiewiór, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He added that "procedures for such situations have been activated."

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 166 km NNW of Caluula, Somalia

Somali pirates have boarded and seized Malta-registered tanker Hellas Aphrodite by force. She’s hauling gasoline 560NM SE of Eyl. All 24 crew are safe in the citadel. EU naval forces requested and responding

Footage of the Israeli army's seizure of the Steadfastness Flotilla heading to Gaza.

UKMTO has received a report of an incident 128NM southeast of Aden Yemen. The Master reports witnessing a splash and smoke in the distance, astern of the vessel. Update 001: Military authorities report that a vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile. The vessel is reported to be on fire. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO

UKMTO reports a vessel near Al Mukha, Yemen, was approached and challenged by small craft, with the incident escalating as the vessel was detained by the Yemeni Coast Guard. Authorities are investigating. Vessels advised to transit with caution

The Houthis have shown the sinking of the Liberia-flagged, Greek-operated MAGIC SEAS bulk carrier in the Red Sea. The vessel was boarded by Houthi fighters and later blown up with explosives

Three dead and two injured as Houthi attacks continue: Waves of Houthi attackers have continued to pound Greek operated bulker Eternity C on Tuesday, leaving the ship severely damaged and three crew dead from injuries

British Maritime Authority: Ship attacked by small boats off the coast of Hodeidah

Israel has now confirmed that the “Shayetet 13” Commando Unit of the Israeli Navy has intercepted the “Freedom Flotilla” off the coast of the Gaza Strip, with all of its members being detained without injury or incident, as the pleasure yacht, Madleen, will be towed to Ashdod. All members of the “Freedom Flotilla” will be transported to Israel before being returned to their home countries in Europe.

Aid group says Israeli forces boarded Gaza-bound boat

A Panama-flagged and UAE-linked products tanker was interdicted approximately 51 nautical miles northwest of the Iranian port of Bandar-e Jask, British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Tuesday. It said an urgency broadcast transmitted that the vessel has been "hijacked."

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 138 km SE of Aden, Yemen

Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 - 176 km NNW of Bosaso, Somalia

Operation ATALANTA reports a suspected pirate attack on a Yemeni-flagged dhow off Durdura, near Eyl on Somalia’s northern coast. Up to seven hijackers may be on board. The crew includes eight Somali nationals

China says a fishing vessel hijacked off Somalia with 18 crew aboard has been freed

Houthi military spokesman: We targeted the Blue Lagoon ship in the Red Sea with drones and missiles and hit it

MV SOUNION spotted burning TODAY

L'aviazione russa lancia missili Kh-22 verso la regione di Odessa

UK Maritime Authority: Commercial ship hit by 3 shells off Yemen coast

Central Command: In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed three Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen over the Gulf of Aden