U.S. seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela after pursuit

The United States seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker, the Marinera, that has ties to Venezuela. The U.S. Coast Guard had been pursuing the vessel for weeks.

Russia had sent a submarine to escort the tanker and called the U.S. action illegal. The U.S. Coast Guard is preparing for more seized vessels from what it calls a 'ghost fleet' or 'dark fleet' of tankers.