December 18, 2025
Venezuela on Notice: What Comes Next for Dark Fleet Enforcement
At a Glance From Seizure to Sustained Pressure The seizure of the VLCC Skipper off Venezuela was not an isolated enforcement action. It marked the opening move in a broader escalation of pressure against sanctions-evading tanker networks. Within days of the seizure, the United States announced a blockade on sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving...