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US Navy Blocks Russian Tanker: Tension in the Caribbean Sea Rises
27/11/2025
The
Caribbean Sea, once home to pirates and smugglers, has turned into a silent
stage for geopolitical maneuvering.
At the center of the latest drama — the Russian-linked tanker Seahorse,
reportedly blocked by a US Navy destroyer near Venezuelan waters.
A Sudden Change of Course
According to maritime tracking data, Seahorse departed in mid-November carrying Russian fuel toward Venezuela. On November 13, its path intersected with the US destroyer USS Stockdale. Moments later, the tanker changed course sharply and headed toward Cuba.
Despite multiple attempts to reach Venezuelan shores, Seahorse failed and now drifts in the Caribbean with minimal movement — a rare situation for such a mission.
The "Shadow Fleet" and Sanctions Pressure
The Seahorse sails under the Comoros flag, with ownership ties reportedly linked to UAE-based firms. Analysts identify it as part of the "shadow fleet" — vessels transporting Russian oil to countries bypassing Western sanctions.
Nearby, two more sanctioned tankers — New Power and Azure Voyager — remain off the Venezuelan coast, attempting to deliver refined products the country desperately needs. Despite its massive oil reserves, Venezuela suffers from shortages of lighter crude and additives required for refinery operations.
A Show of Force
What escalated tensions further was the arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group in the region — a clear show of American power just off Venezuela's maritime boundary.
Caracas officials have accused Washington of using "anti-smuggling operations" as a cover for more aggressive actions. Observers see this as part of the larger US effort to contain Russian influence in Latin America, particularly amid growing Moscow–Caracas cooperation.
Echoes of the Past
Some experts are already drawing parallels with the Cuban Missile Crisis. The names and alliances may have changed, but the logic remains: the Caribbean is again a chessboard for global power play.
By preventing Russian-linked tankers from reaching Venezuela, Washington is sending a message — that it still intends to dominate energy logistics across the Western Hemisphere.
A Symbolic Standoff
To the
casual observer, it may seem like a minor maritime incident. But in reality,
this is a strategic move — testing the limits of control and influence.
As the Seahorse remains adrift, the question grows louder: is this
just the beginning of a new Cold War at sea?
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