Hey, the "Big Guy" may have had some moolah connected to that shipment!
Turkey crew? China owned? Why is it our problem?
Exactly. And if we were self sufficient in oil then who gives a hoot?
As you probably know, many ocean-going ships fly “flags of convenience”. So a US-owned ship might fly a Panamanian flag because Panama has less stringent regulations than does the US.
Well, okay. Then call Panama when your ship gets attacked.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_convenience
On Friday, new information surfaced from maritime security company Ambrey, which alleged that Iran's motive for seizing Chevron's load of crude oil was in retaliation for the U.S. seizure that took place not even five days prior.
"Both tankers were Suezmax-sized. Iran has previously responded tit-for-tat following seizures of Iranian oil cargo," Ambrey said in a note to clients, according to the Jerusalem Post.
Sources familiar with the matter said that the United States seized a Marshall Islands tanker Suez Rajan after obtaining a court order to do so. The tanker's last known position was near southern Africa.
This isn't the first time the global energy markets have seen a spat between the United States and Iran over seized oil tankers. In 2019, the Iranian National Guard Corps seized a British oil tanker, the Stena Impera, for allegedly violating maritime law. In 2020, Iran seized a Liberian-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, although it let it go.
The United States has also participated in the oil seizure squabble, seizing an Iranian oil cargo last May near Greece.
Turkey crew? China owned? Why is it our problem?
Guess you missed the part where the excerpt said it was bound for Houston with Chevron purchased Kuwaiti oil...
Hey, the "Big Guy" may have had some moolah connected to that shipment!
President Sniffer has made us dependent on the world... hat in hand begging.
Our navy is charged with training trannies. Don’t ask me me why please ?