Panama Says Venezuela-Related Tanker Intercepted by the U.S. Did Not Follow Maritime Rules

Panama's foreign minister stated that a Panamanian-flagged tanker intercepted by the U.S. violated maritime rules by disconnecting its transponder while leaving Venezuelan waters with a crude oil cargo. Panama vows to take action.

Panama, December 2025: Panama's foreign minister said that a tanker recently intercepted by the U.S. that was under Panama's flag did not respect the country's maritime rules and had disconnected its transponder while navigating out of Venezuelan waters carrying a crude cargo. He did not elaborate further. Foreign minister Javier Martinez-Acha added in a TV interview that Panama would take measures accordingly.

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