NEW: ISW-CTP is tracking initial reports that the Houthis attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea on July 22. (1/7) Read more: isw.pub/IranUpdate07...
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From opensourcecentre.org: Today South Korea officially announced the detention of the PRADA (IMO 1079345), a Tanzania-flagged cargo ship that smuggled DPRK coal in violation of UN sanctions. www.nknews.org/2026/07/sout...
South Korea detains cargo ship over suspected North Korean sanctions violations | NK News
South Korean authorities have detained a cargo ship over suspected violations of U.N. sanctions on North Korea, Seoul’s foreign ministry announced on Wednesday, months after the bust. The 10,730-ton P...
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NEW: Japan is developing a centralized intelligence agency for the first time since the Second World War, with advice from its allies and partners. The agency will help counter PRC and Russian espionage in Japan and enhance Japan’s contributions to a US-aligned coalition in the Indo-Pacific. (1/4)
Starboard Maritime Intelligence Analyst @maritimekiwi.bsky.social recently spoke to @theins.press about the absence of Russian naval forces in the Mediterranean, first reported by @tiafarris10.bsky.social.
Anton Gerashchenko@antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 3w agoFor the first time since 2013,there are no Russian warships left in the Mediterranean Sea,according to OSINT analyst Russian Forces Spotter The analyst said that one of the main reasons is the closure of the Turkish Straits to military vessels,complicating rotations from the Black Sea Fleet⤵️
From @thestudyofwar.bsky.social: “Starboard Maritime Intelligence data indicates a possible 55 percent decline in vessels with active automatic identification system (AIS) transponders in the Sea of Azov between June 30 and July 11.”
Institute for the Study of War@thestudyofwar.bsky.social · 4w agoNEW: The recent, intensified Ukrainian strikes against Russian seaborne gasoline tankers in the Sea of Azov have reportedly forced Russia to close some maritime routes. (1/7) Read the full update: isw.pub/UkrWar071126
Three Chinese satellite-tracking vessels had pre-positioned across the Pacific weeks earlier — at least two departing around June 25 — which @starboardintelligence.com analyst Mark Douglas noted indicated the test "has been planned well in advance."
Starboard worked with SeaLight.live to identify at least 17 fake-identity tankers sitting in the Eastern Outer Ports Limits (EOPL) anchorage off Johor as of July 1st. These tankers are operating in the darkest corners of the shadow fleet. www.sealight.live/posts/ghosts...
New @csis.org and AMTI report using data from Starboard Maritime Intelligence shows China’s coast guard presence at Scarborough Shoal has doubled again in 2026 to reach all-time highs—leading to dangerous encounters with Philippine law enforcement: amti.csis.org/occupational...
Coverage of recent Russian activity in the Baltic and around the UK by @richardholmes.bsky.social. Featuring commentary from @salisbot.bsky.social on the “protection overkill” surrounding the vessel. www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...
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“ISW has reported on numerous instances of Russian shadow fleet vessels appearing near the drone incursion sites… ISW observed AIS data from Starboard Maritime Intelligence that confirms the presence of 11 out of 15 distinct Russian shadow fleet vessels in the vicinity of the incursion sites.”
Institute for the Study of War@thestudyofwar.bsky.social · last mo.Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 2, 2026: Russian forces conducted a large drone and missile strike series against Ukraine on the night of July 1 to 2, primarily targeting Kyiv City and killing at least 27 and injuring at least 91. (1/5) Read the full report: isw.pub/UkrWar070226
“Here speaks Russian warship 531, stay away”: Russian Navy corvette drives observers away from “shadow fleet” tanker in the Baltic Sea The incident was reported by @maikmarahrens.bsky.social. @starboardintelligence.com data shows the tanker Kira K left the Russian oil port of Primorsk on June 28.
“Here speaks Russian warship 531, stay away”: Russian Navy corvette drives observers away from “shadow fleet” tanker in the Baltic Sea
On the morning of June 30, a Russian warship disrupted the observation of the sanctioned tanker Kira K, which was carrying over 100,000 metric tons of Russian…
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I’m really keen to hear from skippers, crew, observers, fishing companies, anyone with a window into how these operations work on the water. Anything shared will be treated confidentially and used solely to improve my understanding of actual fishing practices. www.franciscoblaha.info/blog/2026/6/...
Help me understand this “new” longline manoeuvring pattern — Francisco Blaha
I’m trying to better understand this emerging fishing pattern — and I'd love to hear from people who've actually seen it in action. Something interesting is showing up in vessel-tracking data, and I...
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Superyacht linked to Putin spotted off the coast of Denmark @starboardintelligence.com data analyzed by The Insider shows Graceful appeared on radar June 28 north of the German coast. It is being escorted by the patrol boat Voevoda and a Russian destroyer.
Superyacht linked to Putin spotted off the coast of Denmark
The superyacht Graceful, which has been linked to Vladimir Putin, has appeared on radar for the first time since 2022. It was spotted off the coast of Denmark…
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“Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessels have patrolled east of Taiwan almost continuously since June 1, according to ship tracking data from Starboard Maritime Intelligence.” The team at @thestudyofwar.bsky.social continue their monitoring of Chinese grey zone and hybrid warfare activities.
Institute for the Study of War@thestudyofwar.bsky.social · last mo.NEW: The CCG’s recent law enforcement and research activity in the waters East of Taiwan may indicate that the PRC considers that area to be PRC “near-shore waters.” Full Report: isw.pub/ChinaTaiwanU... Other Key Takeaways:
At least 11 Russian “shadow fleet” ships passed through the English Channel after Britain detained Smyrtos, including UK-sanctioned vessels Three more tankers are en route to the Channel. Most “shadow fleet” ships still choose to avoid the route, according to data from @starboardintelligence.com.
At least 11 Russian “shadow fleet” ships passed through the English Channel after Britain detained Smyrtos, including UK-sanctioned vessels
At least 11 tankers classified by Ukraine’s military intelligence agency as being part of Russia’s “shadow fleet” have passed through the English Channel since…
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@thestudyofwar.bsky.social and @criticalthreats.bsky.social with an update on the ever-evolving situation in the Strait of Hormuz, utilising data from Starboard Maritime Intelligence.
Institute for the Study of War@thestudyofwar.bsky.social · last mo.NEW: Iran is attacking and threatening vessels in the Strait of Hormuz to advance its objective of establishing control over the waterway. These ongoing threats also likely seek to undermine international efforts to guarantee safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. More: isw.pub/IranUpdate06...
France seizes Russian “shadow fleet” tanker Deliver off the coast of Sicily According to data from @starboardintelligence.com, the vessel switched off its transponder on June 23 and disappeared from radar that morning.
France seizes Russian “shadow fleet” tanker Deliver off the coast of Sicily
French authorities have seized the tanker Deliver (IMO: 9194983) off the coast of Sicily, saying the vessel is linked to Russia’s “shadow fleet.” French…
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France has seized another tanker - DELIVER #IMO9194983 with questionable but not officially false flag and no P&I Insurance records as per @starboardintelligence.com. Sanctioned by UK, EU, NZ, AUS, and CAN and carrying a load of Russian oil. Thanks @vesselspotter.eurosky.social for the tag.
@vesselspotter.eurosky.social · last mo.#Deliver 9194983 intercepted by #FR #France Flag #Cameroon (?) Ownership / management #HongKong #China
Russian electronic warfare disrupts navigation on one of its own “shadow fleet” tankers in the Baltic @starboardintelligence.com data showed the Sierra Leone-flagged tanker Pate abruptly changing position. The deviations were first noted by @auonsson.bsky.social.
Russian electronic warfare disrupts navigation on one of its own “shadow fleet” tankers in the Baltic
The Russian “shadow fleet” tanker Pate (IMO: 9338905), sailing under the flag of Sierra Leone, began transmitting unusual navigation data after entering the…
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NEW: Iran is attempting to use the sequencing of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding’s (MoU) clauses to make the United States meet Iranian demands regarding Lebanon and economic relief before Iran agrees to discuss nuclear issues. Read more: isw.pub/IranUpdate06...
This week marked the formal launch of New Zealand’s National Surveillance and Warning Capability (NSWC), an always-on system to protect NZ’s critical subsea cables. This system is delivered by Starboard Maritime Intelligence, and Kordia, thorough a 24/7 Maritime Operations Centre.
National Surveillance and Warning Capability launched to protect NZ subsea infrastructure - Starboard Maritime Intelligence
New Zealand has launched a 24/7 monitoring capability with Starboard and Kordia to protect the subsea cables carrying around 99% of the country's data.
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First “shadow fleet” tanker passes through English Channel after British forces detain the Smyrtos, sailing near Russian Navy frigate @starboardintelligence.com data showed the sanctioned Forwarder, loaded with oil from Russia’s Primorsk port, nearing the area where Smyrtos was boarded on June 14.
First “shadow fleet” tanker passes through English Channel after British forces detain the Smyrtos, sailing near Russian Navy frigate
The tanker Forwarder (IMO: 9419448), which is under UK, U.S. EU, Canadian, Swiss, and Ukrainian sanctions, entered the English Channel under the Russian flag…
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Starboard provides analysts with the clearest picture of flag and ownership information, essential as the shadow fleet continues to be delisted by flag states like Cameroon. Starboard automatically updates vessel details using flag and ownership information from S&P Global
Unofficial BBCNews (World) Bot@bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social · 2mo agoFirst shadow fleet vessel enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding
More coverage of Russian naval activities with analysis from Starboard: The warship’s last documented location was off the Gallop wind farm on the Suffolk Coast on 10 June, while it was conducting its 4th resupply with the supply ship PM-82, according to Starboard Maritime Intelligence.
The i Paper @theipaper.com · 2mo agoThe Admiral Grigorovich has been acting as a taxi service for Russian shadow fleet vessels passing through the English Channel Read more: trib.al/y1ZevMW
BREAKING: List of deleted vessels posted to Facebook by the Cameroon Ministry of Transport. www.facebook.com/profile.php?... x.com/camertrans/s...
From @thestudyofwar.bsky.social: @theins.press reported, citing data from the Starboard Maritime Intelligence ship-tracking platform, that several Russian shadow fleet tankers bound for the English Channel abruptly changed course after the UK detained the Smyrtos.”
Institute for the Study of War@thestudyofwar.bsky.social · 2mo agoNEW: British forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the English Channel for the first time on June 14. (1/4) Full update: isw.pub/UkrWar061426 Other Key Takeaways:
“Shadow fleet” ships start turning around and changing course after British forces detain Russian tanker in the English Channel The Cameroon-flagged Lion I and Maini, as well as the Sierra Leone-flagged C Viking and Sona, all changed course, according to data from @starboardintelligence.com.
“Shadow fleet” ships start turning around and changing course after British forces detain Russian tanker in the English Channel
Several Russian “shadow fleet” tankers heading toward the English Channel began changing routes after British forces detained the vessel Smyrtos, the first…
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British forces detain Russian “shadow fleet” vessel in the English Channel for the first time Royal Marines and officers from the National Crime Agency boarded the sanctioned tanker Smyrtos on June 14. It left Russia a week ago, according to data from @starboardintelligence.com.
British forces detain Russian “shadow fleet” vessel in the English Channel for the first time
British forces carried out their first operation to detain a vessel from Russia’s “shadow fleet” earlier today, according to a statement issued by the UK…
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The sanctioned tanker SMYRTOS was seized by UK forces as it travelled through the English Channel, laden with Russian oil. The vessel was claiming the Cameroon, but Starboard confirms that the vessel had no registered flag.
Mark Douglas@maritimekiwi.bsky.social · 2mo agoVessel is flag unknown according to @starboardintelligence.com, who gets data direct from S&P/IMO
