Nigeria: U.S. Seizes Nigerian-Owned Supertanker Over Alleged Crude Theft

Nigeria: U.S. Seizes Nigerian-Owned Supertanker Over Alleged Crude Theft

Lagos -- The United States Coast Guard, in collaboration with the US Navy, has intercepted a Nigerian-owned supertanker, Skipper, over allegations of crude oil theft, piracy, and other transnational crimes.

NIMASA disowns  allegedly Nigerian-owned MV SKIPPER involved in crude oil theft, transnational crimes

WorldStage– The Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reacted to reports stating that the United States Coast Guard, in collaboration with the U.S. Navy, intercepted a Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) SKIPPER with IMO Number 9304667, alleged to be Nigerian-owned and involved in crude oil theft and other transnational crimes, saying is not a Nigerian-flagged vessel.  NIMASA is a statement on Friday insis…

Nigerian-Owned Supertanker Detained by U.S. on Theft, Piracy Allegations - TV360 Nigeria

The United States has detained a Nigerian-linked supertanker, Skipper, following a joint operation by the U.S. Coast Guard and Navy over allegations of oil theft, piracy and other transnational crimes, a move that has sparked renewed scrutiny of Nigeria’s maritime governance and vessel registration practices. U.S. authorities said the 20-year-old Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC), registered under IMO Number 9304667, was intercepted after intellig…

US seizes Nigerian-owned Very Large Crude Carrier, reason emerges

There is a fresh tension as the US Coast Guard and Navy have reportedly seized a 20-year-old Very Large Crude Carrier. Reasons and other details have been revealed.

U.S. intercepts Nigerian-owned supertanker over suspected oil theft, piracy and drug trafficking

The United States Coast Guard, supported by the U.S. Navy, has seized a Nigerian-owned supertanker, Skipper, amid serious allegations of crude oil theft, piracy, and involvement in transnational organised crime. Skipper, a 20-year-old Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) with IMO Number 9304667, is linked to Nigeria-based Thomarose Global Ventures Ltd., though its registered owner is […]