US Coast Guard Seizes Nigerian-Owned Tanker Over Oil Theft, Piracy

Naijanews | 12-12-2025 04:51am |

The United States Coast Guard, in collaboration with the U.S. Navy, has intercepted a Nigerian-owned supertanker, Skipper, over allegations of crude oil theft, piracy, and other transnational crimes. The vessel, a 20-year-old Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) bearing IMO Number 9304667, is reportedly managed by Nigeria-based Thomarose Global Ventures Ltd., while its registered owner is

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