What we know about the oil tanker seized by the US off the Venezuela coast
The Guardian • 12/11/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
The US has seized the Skipper, an oil tanker previously sanctioned in 2022, which is believed to have been carrying 1.1 million barrels of Venezuelan oil, according to The Guardian. This operation escalates tensions between the US and Venezuela under President Nicolás Maduro, amid a significant military buildup by the US in the region.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
34 days
12
Velocity (0-40)
3 sources (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The Guardian
5
Breadth (0-15)
3 unique
Total Score60/100
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AnalysisRisk 20
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Emerging consensus: 3 sources
Age: 34 days - proven survivor
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