A Russia-flagged oil tanker seized by the United States earlier this month has entered UK waters, with the British government confirming the vessel stopped in Scotland to take on food and water for its crew.
The tanker, now called Marinera and previously known as Bella-1, was seen in the Moray Firth in northern Scotland. It was escorted by a US Coast Guard ship and UK tugboats.
UK officials said the vessel entered British waters only to be resupplied and would continue its journey afterwards.
The UK government said it supported the United States during the operation to seize the tanker in the North Atlantic, an action that was later criticised by Russia.
British authorities said disrupting Russia’s so-called shadow fleet remains a priority and that the UK will continue working with allies on such efforts.
Photographs taken earlier this week showed the tanker anchored near Burghead.
Per reports, its AIS transponder was switched off, meaning
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