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The United States Coast Guard, working with the US Navy, has intercepted a Nigerian‑owned supertanker, Skipper, over allegations of crude oil theft, piracy and other transnational crimes. The Very Large Crude Carrier, reportedly linked to Nigeria‑based Thomarose Global Ventures Ltd. but registered to a Marshall Islands company, was said to be flying Guyana’s flag without authorisation at the time of seizure.
US security sources indicated that the operation was conducted under American law‑enforcement authority, with investigations extending to suspected drug‑trafficking and money‑laundering networks. Nigerian maritime experts say the incident raises serious questions about the country’s port‑state control regime and the broader impact of crude theft, which observers estimate costs Nigeria billions of dollars annually.
Source: Vanguard – 12 Dec 2025
2025-12-12 10:00:00 Vanguard – 12 Dec 2025 2025-12-12