The Marinera, which was seized by the U.S., isn't the only ship from the "shadow fleet" of oil tankers to switch lately to a Russian identity, seeking protection.
U.S. forces have seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the north Atlantic after a two week chase. This is part of the larger U.S. campaign aimed at tankers going to and from Venezuela.
After a two-week chase, U.S. forces seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the north Atlantic. The tanker was originally bound for Venezuela but had changed course to avoid the U.S. ships.