US Coast Guard says it seized two vessels carrying fuel bound for Cuba
Washington describes the ships as part of a 'shadow fleet,' though it has not disclosed who owns them.
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The US Coast Guard has reported seizing two vessels that were transporting fuel toward Cuba, according to information released by US authorities.
US officials describe the ships as part of what they call a "shadow fleet," a term increasingly used by Washington to describe vessels believed to be evading sanctions or international shipping rules.
The Coast Guard did not specify who owns or operates the two vessels, leaving open questions about the companies or individuals behind the shipments.
Cuba has for decades faced a US trade embargo that restricts many forms of commerce, including energy shipments, and has periodically experienced fuel shortages that the government in Havana has blamed in part on US sanctions.
It was not immediately clear where the vessels were intercepted, what cargo volumes were involved, or what legal steps US authorities plan to take against the ships or their operators.
Further details on the seizure, including the nationality of the vessels and their crews, have not yet been made public.
Sources
- US Coast Guard reports seizing two vessels carrying fuel to Cuba — TASS (Russia)
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