US Coast Guard says it has intercepted ship carrying fuel to Cuba
Summary
The US Coast Guard stopped a ship called Grace that was carrying fuel to Cuba on September 5. The ship was using special tactics to avoid detection and was escorted to Mexico, where officials confirmed it was carrying large amounts of fuel, likely breaking US sanctions against Cuba.Key Facts
- The ship Grace was intercepted in the Caribbean Sea between Cuba and Mexico.
- Grace was 91 meters (300 feet) long and carrying fuel.
- It was using "dark fleet" tactics, which means trying to avoid detection by authorities.
- The US Coast Guard boarded the ship and took it to Mexico for inspection.
- Mexican officials confirmed the ship had large amounts of fuel in its ballast tanks.
- The fuel shipment was intended for Cuba, which faces a US oil embargo.
- The embargo aims to pressure Cuba by limiting fuel and worsening shortages.
- US Coast Guard officials said vessels using deceptive methods for illegal activities will be stopped.
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