In a meticulously coordinated maritime operation, the United States has successfully interdicted and seized two illicit oil tankers operating as part of a so-called ‘ghost fleet’ in Caribbean waters. The strategic mission was carried out by the U.S. Coast Guard under the authorization of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who characterized the operation as a significant enforcement action against clandestine maritime activities.
The targeted vessels, which had been operating without proper registration and transponders to evade detection, were apprehended following extensive surveillance and intelligence gathering. Secretary Noem emphasized the technical precision and interagency coordination required to execute the complex seizure in international waters, highlighting the continued commitment to combating unauthorized maritime transport operations that threaten both economic security and regional stability.
This enforcement action represents the latest in ongoing efforts to disrupt shadow shipping networks that attempt to circumvent international sanctions and energy trading regulations. The operation demonstrates enhanced capabilities in maritime domain awareness and reflects strengthened intergovernmental cooperation in monitoring Caribbean sea routes that have seen increased illicit trafficking activity in recent years.