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Sanctions at Sea: Marinera Seizure Erodes Maritime Freedom

On January 7, 2026, U.S. forces seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera (formerly Bella-1), which was carrying Venezuela-linked oil cargoes. This happened after the vessel refused a U.S. Coast Guard boarding attempt in the…

By Utkarsh Yadav and Aviral Pratap Singh · January 30, 2026