"The elite SBS could now fast rope onto different flagged ships, such as Russia n, Iranian or Venezuelan to hijack the ship, its crew and any oil or produce on board. A defence source confirmed on Tuesday that they are considering to develop the seizure of the shadow fleets and their crew, this comes after the government has set up a new legal basis for the shock and awe operations."
"A Ministry of Defence spokesperson told the BBC, "The defence secretary set out in parliament this week that deterring, disrupting and degrading the Russia n shadow fleet is a priority for this government. But the spokesperson added that it will "not comment on specific operational planning". Last week the Venezuelan oil tanker Bella 1 who changed their name to the Marinera and then changed country status to being a Russian flagged ship has been seized by the US, according to NBC News."
British Special Forces from the Royal Navy's Special Boats Service (SBS) are likely to lead missions against sanctioned Russian shadow-fleet tankers operating in UK waters. The SBS could fast-rope onto differently flagged vessels, including Russian, Iranian or Venezuelan ships, to seize ships, crews and cargo. Defence sources indicate broader European appetite for greater action and possible UK contributions or joint operations while acknowledging operational complexity. The government has established a new legal basis to enable seizures. The Ministry of Defence states deterring, disrupting and degrading the Russia n shadow fleet is a government priority. The US recently seized the tanker Bella 1/Marinera.
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