The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated legal proceedings. These actions formally seek the forfeiture of a supertanker and its crude oil cargo. This legal move follows the earlier seizure of the vessel and its contents off the coast of Venezuela.
Legal Action Commences
The Justice Department’s filing outlines its intent to gain ownership of the assets. These current proceedings represent a significant step in the legal process. The U.S. government is pursuing this forfeiture through established legal channels.
Targeted Vessel and Cargo
The specific vessel named in these proceedings is the *Skipper*. This supertanker boasts a substantial 310,000 deadweight tonnage (dwt). The *Skipper* is identified as a large commercial vessel.
The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated legal proceedings to formally forfeit the supertanker *Skipper* and its cargo of Venezuelan crude oil. This action follows the earlier seizure of the vessel and its contents off the coast of Venezuela, aiming to gain ownership through established legal channels.
Crude Oil Payload
Beyond the vessel itself, the forfeiture claim also encompasses its entire payload. The *Skipper* was carrying a full cargo of Venezuelan crude oil. This crude oil onboard is now subject to the same forfeiture proceedings as the tanker.
Circumstances of the Seizure
Authorities seized the *Skipper* and its valuable cargo. This operation occurred off the coast of Venezuela. The seizure took place in waters adjacent to the South American nation. Both the vessel and its contents were secured during this event.
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