Russia is reflagging sanctioned vessels involved in the Venezuelan oil trade, quickly growing its dark fleet.

Russia is reflagging sanctioned vessels involved in the Venezuelan oil trade, quickly growing its dark fleet.

The seized ship, now named Marinera, is just one that Russia has reflagged to join its "dark" fleet.

The US seizes two oil tankers, including one flying Russian flags, as it plans to sell 30 to 50 million barrels of oil.

Lloyd’s List analysis suggests 40 suspicious vessels joined Russian registry last year, with 17 reflagged last month