Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Coast Guard tracks runaway oil tanker linked to Iran and Venezuela
The Coast Guard is tracking a tanker called the Bella 1, which is linked to Iran and Venezuela.
This tanker has been using sneaky tactics like turning off its tracking devices and transferring oil between ships in the middle of the ocean.
These actions are often used to hide where the oil really comes from.
The tanker also falsely claimed to be registered in Guyana.
Experts and officials are working to find out more about these activities.
The Bella 1 tanker is linked to Iran and Venezuela.
It has used tactics like switching off transponders and conducting ship-to-ship transfers.
These tactics are often used to hide the oil's illicit origin.
The tanker falsely claimed to be registered in Guyana.
The Coast Guard and U.S. officials are tracking the tanker.
- Who
- Coast Guard, U.S. officials, Kpler
- What
- Tracking a runaway oil tanker, Bella 1
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- High seas
- Why
- To uncover illicit activities and origins of the oil
- Tanker Name
- Bella 1
- Associated Countries
- Iran, Venezuela
- Tracking Firm
- Kpler
- Tactics Used
- Switching off transponders, ship-to-ship transfers
- False Flag
- Registered in Guyana