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Focus on Baltic Sea, North Sea and Arctic
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@boelkjaer.bsky.social
@jakobbohr.bsky.social
@glistrup.bsky.social
#Bunker at #Skaw #Skagen by #Nore to #Patroklos departed from #Russia 3 days ago
#Nore chartered by #BunkerOne , part of #BunkerHolding and #USTC
#UnitedShippingAndTradingGroup
www.maritimedanmark.dk/bunker-one-t...
@jakobbohr.bsky.social
@glistrup.bsky.social
#Bunker at #Skaw #Skagen by #Nore to #Patroklos departed from #Russia 3 days ago
#Nore chartered by #BunkerOne , part of #BunkerHolding and #USTC
#UnitedShippingAndTradingGroup
www.maritimedanmark.dk/bunker-one-t...
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A newly adopted EU resolution called for targeted sanctions against perpetrators, market surveillance of spyware and better coordination among European authorities to counter what lawmakers labeled “transnational repression.”
Learn more:
Learn more:
European Parliament pledges to tackle transnational repression against human rights defenders - ICIJ
A parliamentary report identified China and other authoritarian regimes as harassing and attacking dissidents abroad, echoing findings from ICIJ’s China Targets.
buff.ly
December 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
A newly adopted EU resolution called for targeted sanctions against perpetrators, market surveillance of spyware and better coordination among European authorities to counter what lawmakers labeled “transnational repression.”
Learn more:
Learn more:
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Today: Bulgarian maritime authorities on Saturday launched efforts to evacuate the crew of the oil tanker #Kairos stranded off the Black Sea port of Ahtopol and believed to be part of the “ shadow fleet ” used by Russia to evade international sanctions linked to its war in Ukraine. (AP)
Sanctioned oil tanker is stranded off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast after suspected Ukrainian strike
Bulgarian maritime authorities have launched efforts to evacuate the crew of the oil tanker Kairos, stranded off the Black Sea port of Ahtopol.
apnews.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Today: Bulgarian maritime authorities on Saturday launched efforts to evacuate the crew of the oil tanker #Kairos stranded off the Black Sea port of Ahtopol and believed to be part of the “ shadow fleet ” used by Russia to evade international sanctions linked to its war in Ukraine. (AP)
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⚡️“His unit was a military special forces unit under the Kaliningrad Customs and Border Police, consisting of two combat units specializing in diving, among other things. He headed the unit until 2009, after which, according to records, he has no official work history.”
A former leader of a Kaliningrad Spetsnaz-unit suddenly appeared in an unmarked uniform on a shadow fleet vessel in Oresund.
Pilots have reported several sightings of these ‘little green men’ in the Danish straits, and now we’ve identified one of them.
Full story in Danish:
Pilots have reported several sightings of these ‘little green men’ in the Danish straits, and now we’ve identified one of them.
Full story in Danish:
Tidligere Spetsnaz-leder dukkede pludselig op på skyggeflådeskib i Øresund
En lods var ved at sejle et tankskib gennem danske farvande, da han pludselig blev mødt af russiske mænd i camouflageuniformer. Danwatch kan nu afsløre, at en a
danwatch.dk
December 6, 2025 at 2:17 PM
⚡️“His unit was a military special forces unit under the Kaliningrad Customs and Border Police, consisting of two combat units specializing in diving, among other things. He headed the unit until 2009, after which, according to records, he has no official work history.”
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Hopefully, all anchors accounted for...
December 7, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Hopefully, all anchors accounted for...
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Quite unusual track of 'MT CROCO' aka 'ARIA'
Broadcasting Gambia MMSI - EU/UK sanctioned, must be assumed to be false.
Doing 18 knots through the Irish Sea 🤨
sketchy.boats/9327360
Broadcasting Gambia MMSI - EU/UK sanctioned, must be assumed to be false.
Doing 18 knots through the Irish Sea 🤨
sketchy.boats/9327360
December 7, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Quite unusual track of 'MT CROCO' aka 'ARIA'
Broadcasting Gambia MMSI - EU/UK sanctioned, must be assumed to be false.
Doing 18 knots through the Irish Sea 🤨
sketchy.boats/9327360
Broadcasting Gambia MMSI - EU/UK sanctioned, must be assumed to be false.
Doing 18 knots through the Irish Sea 🤨
sketchy.boats/9327360
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In 2025:
More than 24,000 vessels faced GPS jamming.
Over 1,000 ships were sanctioned.
Manual systems could not keep up.
See the trends shaping 2026 and why technology will determine who stays ahead: windward.ai/blog/2025-ma...
More than 24,000 vessels faced GPS jamming.
Over 1,000 ships were sanctioned.
Manual systems could not keep up.
See the trends shaping 2026 and why technology will determine who stays ahead: windward.ai/blog/2025-ma...
2025 Maritime Stress Test: Why AI Was the Differentiator
In 2025, every quarter brought disruption. Discover how Maritime AI™ helped organizations adapt to spoofing, sanctions, and shifting global trade flows.
windward.ai
December 7, 2025 at 10:58 AM
In 2025:
More than 24,000 vessels faced GPS jamming.
Over 1,000 ships were sanctioned.
Manual systems could not keep up.
See the trends shaping 2026 and why technology will determine who stays ahead: windward.ai/blog/2025-ma...
More than 24,000 vessels faced GPS jamming.
Over 1,000 ships were sanctioned.
Manual systems could not keep up.
See the trends shaping 2026 and why technology will determine who stays ahead: windward.ai/blog/2025-ma...
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HM Coastguard Beechcraft checking out the ship
December 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
HM Coastguard Beechcraft checking out the ship
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Looks more like it was inbound to Baltic?
I thought I saw a mystery sub on the Great Belt webcam, that would fit an escort from Hvidbjørnen to these guys, but turned out to be "NATO SUBMARINE" on AIS :)
I thought I saw a mystery sub on the Great Belt webcam, that would fit an escort from Hvidbjørnen to these guys, but turned out to be "NATO SUBMARINE" on AIS :)
December 7, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Looks more like it was inbound to Baltic?
I thought I saw a mystery sub on the Great Belt webcam, that would fit an escort from Hvidbjørnen to these guys, but turned out to be "NATO SUBMARINE" on AIS :)
I thought I saw a mystery sub on the Great Belt webcam, that would fit an escort from Hvidbjørnen to these guys, but turned out to be "NATO SUBMARINE" on AIS :)
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Seems to be up close and personal now.
December 7, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Seems to be up close and personal now.
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December 7, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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Optagelser fra den norske fødevarestyrelse afslører Mowi havbrug, hvor det flyder med døde laks. En norsk dyreværnsorganisation overvejer nu en politianmeldelse af laksegiganten, der leverer tonsvis af laks til supermarkeder i Danmark 👉 https://danwatch.dk/?p=43932
December 7, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Optagelser fra den norske fødevarestyrelse afslører Mowi havbrug, hvor det flyder med døde laks. En norsk dyreværnsorganisation overvejer nu en politianmeldelse af laksegiganten, der leverer tonsvis af laks til supermarkeder i Danmark 👉 https://danwatch.dk/?p=43932
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Is it allowed for #Russia nationals / Seafarers to crewchange in #DK #Denmark danish ports and when passing #Skaw #Skagen ?
@troelslundp.venstre.dk
@torstenschack.bsky.social
#DKPol #DKMedier #DKPoliti #PolitiDK #Forsvaret #DanWatch @danwatch.dk
@troelslundp.venstre.dk
@torstenschack.bsky.social
#DKPol #DKMedier #DKPoliti #PolitiDK #Forsvaret #DanWatch @danwatch.dk
Thursday's front page: Russian spies secretly entering UK on cargo ships
EXCLUSIVE from Richard Holmes: trib.al/oNPzMsI
EXCLUSIVE from Richard Holmes: trib.al/oNPzMsI
December 4, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Is it allowed for #Russia nationals / Seafarers to crewchange in #DK #Denmark danish ports and when passing #Skaw #Skagen ?
@troelslundp.venstre.dk
@torstenschack.bsky.social
#DKPol #DKMedier #DKPoliti #PolitiDK #Forsvaret #DanWatch @danwatch.dk
@troelslundp.venstre.dk
@torstenschack.bsky.social
#DKPol #DKMedier #DKPoliti #PolitiDK #Forsvaret #DanWatch @danwatch.dk
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Where is vessel draft info coming from?
If from #AIS then that info can be changed manually onboard to , say, 10,9m or 10,8 .... 🤷♂️🤷♀️🤷
Is vessel draft checked visually by authorities?
If from #AIS then that info can be changed manually onboard to , say, 10,9m or 10,8 .... 🤷♂️🤷♀️🤷
Is vessel draft checked visually by authorities?
December 7, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Where is vessel draft info coming from?
If from #AIS then that info can be changed manually onboard to , say, 10,9m or 10,8 .... 🤷♂️🤷♀️🤷
Is vessel draft checked visually by authorities?
If from #AIS then that info can be changed manually onboard to , say, 10,9m or 10,8 .... 🤷♂️🤷♀️🤷
Is vessel draft checked visually by authorities?
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Are danish authorities ignoring #Shadowfleet or slow-walking actions?
You can transport oil with vessel draft being less than 11m.
&
You can pass #TheSound #Øresund with 8m so minor tankers can pass that way.
#DK #Denmark #DKPol #DKMedier
Source: #DMA #DanishMaritimeAuthority
You can transport oil with vessel draft being less than 11m.
&
You can pass #TheSound #Øresund with 8m so minor tankers can pass that way.
#DK #Denmark #DKPol #DKMedier
Source: #DMA #DanishMaritimeAuthority
December 7, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Are danish authorities ignoring #Shadowfleet or slow-walking actions?
You can transport oil with vessel draft being less than 11m.
&
You can pass #TheSound #Øresund with 8m so minor tankers can pass that way.
#DK #Denmark #DKPol #DKMedier
Source: #DMA #DanishMaritimeAuthority
You can transport oil with vessel draft being less than 11m.
&
You can pass #TheSound #Øresund with 8m so minor tankers can pass that way.
#DK #Denmark #DKPol #DKMedier
Source: #DMA #DanishMaritimeAuthority
Are danish authorities ignoring #Shadowfleet or slow-walking actions?
You can transport oil with vessel draft being less than 11m.
&
You can pass #TheSound #Øresund with 8m so minor tankers can pass that way.
#DK #Denmark #DKPol #DKMedier
Source: #DMA #DanishMaritimeAuthority
You can transport oil with vessel draft being less than 11m.
&
You can pass #TheSound #Øresund with 8m so minor tankers can pass that way.
#DK #Denmark #DKPol #DKMedier
Source: #DMA #DanishMaritimeAuthority
December 7, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Are danish authorities ignoring #Shadowfleet or slow-walking actions?
You can transport oil with vessel draft being less than 11m.
&
You can pass #TheSound #Øresund with 8m so minor tankers can pass that way.
#DK #Denmark #DKPol #DKMedier
Source: #DMA #DanishMaritimeAuthority
You can transport oil with vessel draft being less than 11m.
&
You can pass #TheSound #Øresund with 8m so minor tankers can pass that way.
#DK #Denmark #DKPol #DKMedier
Source: #DMA #DanishMaritimeAuthority
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Meetup of #DE #Germany and #DK #Denmark patrolvessels. Did they pick up something ( #Russia) outbound ?
#CoastGuard #Kustenwache
#RDN #RoyalDanishNavy
#CoastGuard #Kustenwache
#RDN #RoyalDanishNavy
December 7, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Meetup of #DE #Germany and #DK #Denmark patrolvessels. Did they pick up something ( #Russia) outbound ?
#CoastGuard #Kustenwache
#RDN #RoyalDanishNavy
#CoastGuard #Kustenwache
#RDN #RoyalDanishNavy
Meetup of #DE #Germany and #DK #Denmark patrolvessels. Did they pick up something ( #Russia) outbound ?
#CoastGuard #Kustenwache
#RDN #RoyalDanishNavy
#CoastGuard #Kustenwache
#RDN #RoyalDanishNavy
December 7, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Meetup of #DE #Germany and #DK #Denmark patrolvessels. Did they pick up something ( #Russia) outbound ?
#CoastGuard #Kustenwache
#RDN #RoyalDanishNavy
#CoastGuard #Kustenwache
#RDN #RoyalDanishNavy
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07.12.2025: LNG tanker Fedor Litke is currently delivering 172,000 m³ of LNG from Sabetta (Yamal LNG), shitnya, to Zeebrugge, Belgium 🇧🇪.
#BloodGas
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
#BloodGas
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
December 7, 2025 at 5:25 AM
07.12.2025: LNG tanker Fedor Litke is currently delivering 172,000 m³ of LNG from Sabetta (Yamal LNG), shitnya, to Zeebrugge, Belgium 🇧🇪.
#BloodGas
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
#BloodGas
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
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The bald hypocrisy of the Trump administration shouting about free speech violations in democratic Europe without saying so word about massive violations of free speech in autocratic Russia (or Belarus) is striking and tragic.
December 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The bald hypocrisy of the Trump administration shouting about free speech violations in democratic Europe without saying so word about massive violations of free speech in autocratic Russia (or Belarus) is striking and tragic.