Watch as 1,700+ vessels move in the East China Sea (23–28 Dec). @nytimes.com reports this as a "quietly mobilized" barrier.
Starboard Maritime Intelligence provided the data verification behind this analysis. 🧵
Watch as 1,700+ vessels move in the East China Sea (23–28 Dec). @nytimes.com reports this as a "quietly mobilized" barrier.
Starboard Maritime Intelligence provided the data verification behind this analysis. 🧵
Former Royal New Zealand Navy officer @maritimekiwi.bsky.social said some 150 foreign tankers were registered in the Cook Islands at its busiest point in 2024.
Dozens of oil tankers suspected of smuggling contraband crude for Russia and Iran have been using a beachside office in the Cook Islands to cover their tracks, an AFP analysis of sanctions data reveals
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Former Royal New Zealand Navy officer @maritimekiwi.bsky.social said some 150 foreign tankers were registered in the Cook Islands at its busiest point in 2024.
@maritimekiwi.bsky.social told RNZ Pacific it would be highly unusual for Tonga to flag oil tankers, given their ship registry closed all the way back in 2002.
@maritimekiwi.bsky.social told RNZ Pacific it would be highly unusual for Tonga to flag oil tankers, given their ship registry closed all the way back in 2002.
A falsely flagged shadow fleet tanker, sanctioned by the UK, US and EU, travelled through UK territorial waters off of Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, according to data provided by Starboard Maritime Intelligence.
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A falsely flagged shadow fleet tanker, sanctioned by the UK, US and EU, travelled through UK territorial waters off of Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, according to data provided by Starboard Maritime Intelligence.
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Starboard analysis has identified 30 sanctioned vessels reflagging to Russia in just the last 2 months. This is a coordinated, state-level absorption of shadow tonnage.
Watch the fleet emerge globally:
Starboard analysis has identified 30 sanctioned vessels reflagging to Russia in just the last 2 months. This is a coordinated, state-level absorption of shadow tonnage.
Watch the fleet emerge globally:
“The exact courses and destinations of the tankers are unknown but satellite imagery by Starboard Maritime Intelligence showed them heading towards either Africa or Europe.”
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“The exact courses and destinations of the tankers are unknown but satellite imagery by Starboard Maritime Intelligence showed them heading towards either Africa or Europe.”
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“The British government fear a US operation to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker 200 miles off British waters could spark retaliation from Vladimir Putin… It is due to pass into European waters within hours, according to data provided by @starboardintelligence.com ”
“The British government fear a US operation to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker 200 miles off British waters could spark retaliation from Vladimir Putin… It is due to pass into European waters within hours, according to data provided by @starboardintelligence.com ”
“Satellite data provided by the analysis company @starboardintelligence.com, showed the Marinera sailing at speed northeast across the Atlantic on Friday afternoon”
“Satellite data provided by the analysis company @starboardintelligence.com, showed the Marinera sailing at speed northeast across the Atlantic on Friday afternoon”
The “Marinera,” previously known as the Bella 1, evaded the U.S. Coast Guard after leaving the waters off Venezuela. It was last in the North Atlantic, as per data from @starboardintelligence.com.
The “Marinera,” previously known as the Bella 1, evaded the U.S. Coast Guard after leaving the waters off Venezuela. It was last in the North Atlantic, as per data from @starboardintelligence.com.
“While the US has sanctioned numerous vessels and organizations, it hasn’t stemmed the flow. Physical boarding is the next step,” said @maritimekiwi.bsky.social from @starboardintelligence.com.
#Freesia1 Freesia 1
#US #USA #Venezuela
#GCaptain #Bloomberg
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“While the US has sanctioned numerous vessels and organizations, it hasn’t stemmed the flow. Physical boarding is the next step,” said @maritimekiwi.bsky.social from @starboardintelligence.com.
The Insider has confirmed, using @starboardintelligence.com data, that the routes of at least two vessels — sanctioned tankers Torx and Jumbo — to Russia changed. They are now sailing closer to Turkey's coast.
The Insider has confirmed, using @starboardintelligence.com data, that the routes of at least two vessels — sanctioned tankers Torx and Jumbo — to Russia changed. They are now sailing closer to Turkey's coast.
The multi-stage plan resulted in the SBU’s Alpha unit striking the tanker Qendil. The Insider reviewed the ship's movements using @starboardintelligence.com data.
The multi-stage plan resulted in the SBU’s Alpha unit striking the tanker Qendil. The Insider reviewed the ship's movements using @starboardintelligence.com data.
The submarine was docked in Novorossiysk after Ukrainian drone attacks pushed much of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet out of occupied Crimea.
The submarine was docked in Novorossiysk after Ukrainian drone attacks pushed much of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet out of occupied Crimea.
@maritimekiwi.bsky.social co-authored this important piece with NU Singapore's Dr Trung Nguyen for @opiniojuris.bsky.social.
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@maritimekiwi.bsky.social co-authored this important piece with NU Singapore's Dr Trung Nguyen for @opiniojuris.bsky.social.
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We identified a Type 075 LHD, Type 052D Destroyer, Type 054A Frigate, and Type 903A Replenishment vessel.
#MaritimeSecurity #OSINT
We identified a Type 075 LHD, Type 052D Destroyer, Type 054A Frigate, and Type 903A Replenishment vessel.
#MaritimeSecurity #OSINT
This video tracks the rise of the Benin flag: from a single vessel in July to 40+ tankers today. A clear visualization of coordinated identity laundering at scale.
This video tracks the rise of the Benin flag: from a single vessel in July to 40+ tankers today. A clear visualization of coordinated identity laundering at scale.
An investigation by Matt Nippert in the NZ Herald shows the complexity of the global shadow fleet. Our own @maritimekiwi.bsky.social supported this inquiry, turning vast maritime data into clear evidence.
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An investigation by Matt Nippert in the NZ Herald shows the complexity of the global shadow fleet. Our own @maritimekiwi.bsky.social supported this inquiry, turning vast maritime data into clear evidence.
www.nzherald.co.nz/business/com...
Data from @starboardintelligence.com shows the two vessels came into close proximity multiple times over the course of several hours on Nov. 19.
Data from @starboardintelligence.com shows the two vessels came into close proximity multiple times over the course of several hours on Nov. 19.
The claim of a "US Warship Blocks Russian Tanker" is a compelling headline, but I have yet to see published evidence that a US vessel was involved, while the tanker’s movements and ownership—while highly questionable—are not fully consistent with the story.
The claim of a "US Warship Blocks Russian Tanker" is a compelling headline, but I have yet to see published evidence that a US vessel was involved, while the tanker’s movements and ownership—while highly questionable—are not fully consistent with the story.
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We analyse billions of data points—from satellite to subsea—helping safeguard vital trade routes and critical subsea infrastructure.
Watch here: youtu.be/2zcuuNzRqSA
We analyse billions of data points—from satellite to subsea—helping safeguard vital trade routes and critical subsea infrastructure.