
The Marinera: A Case Study In Scotland’s Vassalage
On 7 January 2026, American authorities seized a Russian-flagged tanker in the North Atlantic Ocean. The US Coast Guard captured the Marinera between Iceland and Scotland, boarding the vessel and detaining its crew with logistical support from the British Royal Navy. The action, said US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, was part of the armed maritime blockade Washington… Read More →







