Not surprisingly, the vessel then reported issues with their engine, went dead in the water and began to comply with U.S. directions and orders. At 4:00pm Eastern Standard Time, CENTCOM ordered United States Marines to seize the ship via helicopters. U.S. marines maneuvered quickly to the disabled ship, boarded her from fast ropes via helicopter infiltration methods and took custody of the ship. The ship and her crew remained safe in U.S. custody today. (11:15–11:25)
CLAIM
Asserts that CENTCOM ordered US Marines to seize the motor vessel Tuska via helicopters.
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