Mark Douglas
@maritimekiwi.bsky.social
Let’s chat about ships: www.starboardintelligence.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-douglas-480953141
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Critical intelligence from @pa.nton.cx on the registry document, and @maikmarahrens.bsky.social on the immediate operational impact.
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.
November 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Critical intelligence from @pa.nton.cx on the registry document, and @maikmarahrens.bsky.social on the immediate operational impact.
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.
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Benin alerting through IMO:
All tankers fly the flag of Benin illegally.
Four tankers previously boarded, including BORACAY.
All tankers fly the flag of Benin illegally.
Four tankers previously boarded, including BORACAY.
November 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Benin alerting through IMO:
All tankers fly the flag of Benin illegally.
Four tankers previously boarded, including BORACAY.
All tankers fly the flag of Benin illegally.
Four tankers previously boarded, including BORACAY.
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French Navy Floreal-class frigate FS Vendemiaire (F734) coming into Wellington, New Zealand - November 25, 2025 SRC: FB- Royal New Zealand Navy
November 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
French Navy Floreal-class frigate FS Vendemiaire (F734) coming into Wellington, New Zealand - November 25, 2025 SRC: FB- Royal New Zealand Navy
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BREAKING: Navy Cancels Constellation-class Frigate Program, Considering New Small Surface Combatants — USNI News
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Navy Cancels Constellation-class Frigate Program - USNI News
The Navy is walking away from the Constellation-class frigate program to focus on new classes of warships the service can build faster, Secretary of the Navy John Phelan announced Tuesday on social me...
news.usni.org
November 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
BREAKING: Navy Cancels Constellation-class Frigate Program, Considering New Small Surface Combatants — USNI News
news.usni.org/2025/11/25/n...
news.usni.org/2025/11/25/n...
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Illuminating the shadow fleet: Data fusion in action.
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...
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...
Cook Islands flag tangled in Russia’s shadow fleet scandal
SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: How shadow fleets made the Cook Islands flag inconvienent.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Illuminating the shadow fleet: Data fusion in action.
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...
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...
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BLAGE to become the 80th false flagged vessel to transit the Danish Straits without consequence, since NB8 said that there would be.
I filed a FOI request to Danish authorities on how this work is coming along. After waiting almost 2 months, they are busy coming up with excuses not to let me know.
I filed a FOI request to Danish authorities on how this work is coming along. After waiting almost 2 months, they are busy coming up with excuses not to let me know.
November 23, 2025 at 12:58 PM
BLAGE to become the 80th false flagged vessel to transit the Danish Straits without consequence, since NB8 said that there would be.
I filed a FOI request to Danish authorities on how this work is coming along. After waiting almost 2 months, they are busy coming up with excuses not to let me know.
I filed a FOI request to Danish authorities on how this work is coming along. After waiting almost 2 months, they are busy coming up with excuses not to let me know.
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Mounting pressure on countries that provide flag registrations to Russia's #ShadowFleet
1/2 Cameroon is undeterred, though; its flag registry is quickly absorbing vessels fr/other registries like Gambia.
No co-incidence➖RU has multiplied diplomatic signals toward CMR since the recent re-election...
1/2 Cameroon is undeterred, though; its flag registry is quickly absorbing vessels fr/other registries like Gambia.
No co-incidence➖RU has multiplied diplomatic signals toward CMR since the recent re-election...
Oct 12 Results: Russia Recognizes Disputed Biya Victory as Western Gov’ts Maintain Cautious Silence - Cameroon News Agency
By Hans Ngala The embassy of the Russian Federation in Cameroon has “conveyed a congratulatory message to H.E. Paul BIYA, President of the Republic of Cameroon, on the occasion of his re-election to t...
cameroonnewsagency.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Mounting pressure on countries that provide flag registrations to Russia's #ShadowFleet
1/2 Cameroon is undeterred, though; its flag registry is quickly absorbing vessels fr/other registries like Gambia.
No co-incidence➖RU has multiplied diplomatic signals toward CMR since the recent re-election...
1/2 Cameroon is undeterred, though; its flag registry is quickly absorbing vessels fr/other registries like Gambia.
No co-incidence➖RU has multiplied diplomatic signals toward CMR since the recent re-election...
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I'm reluctant to believe the series of events described as "a US destroyer blocking" ever happened the way it is being portrayed.
Each time Seahorse made a "U-turn", the ship was only moving at 2 knots or less. It was drifting.
In any case, it is clearly on its way to Venezuela now.
Each time Seahorse made a "U-turn", the ship was only moving at 2 knots or less. It was drifting.
In any case, it is clearly on its way to Venezuela now.
November 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I'm reluctant to believe the series of events described as "a US destroyer blocking" ever happened the way it is being portrayed.
Each time Seahorse made a "U-turn", the ship was only moving at 2 knots or less. It was drifting.
In any case, it is clearly on its way to Venezuela now.
Each time Seahorse made a "U-turn", the ship was only moving at 2 knots or less. It was drifting.
In any case, it is clearly on its way to Venezuela now.
Interception or Drifting?
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.
November 23, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Interception or Drifting?
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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CVN-78 USS GERALD R FORD 300mi off Venezuela. A safe position, putting Caracas well within the operational radius of the carrier air wing.-SA Defensa on X
Map for reference:
Map for reference:
November 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
CVN-78 USS GERALD R FORD 300mi off Venezuela. A safe position, putting Caracas well within the operational radius of the carrier air wing.-SA Defensa on X
Map for reference:
Map for reference:
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Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX-1) early-warning radar station in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Dome deflated with radar array exposed for maintenance - November 20, 2025 SRC: FB- Kaleb Laurent
November 22, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX-1) early-warning radar station in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Dome deflated with radar array exposed for maintenance - November 20, 2025 SRC: FB- Kaleb Laurent
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Gambia to IMO: Deregistration of sanctioned vessels
Expect a surge in false flagged vessels in the next 3 months!
Expect a surge in false flagged vessels in the next 3 months!
November 21, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Gambia to IMO: Deregistration of sanctioned vessels
Expect a surge in false flagged vessels in the next 3 months!
Expect a surge in false flagged vessels in the next 3 months!
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For a couple of hours this evening, I have been digging up a load of fraudulent "maritime administration" websites:
Actor 1 (Low confidence: ties to Turkey)
Previously discovered:
zambshipadmin.org
zambmaritime.org
New:
haiti-shipreg.com
btn-shipreg.com
chad-maradmin.org
alliance-scs.org
Actor 1 (Low confidence: ties to Turkey)
Previously discovered:
zambshipadmin.org
zambmaritime.org
New:
haiti-shipreg.com
btn-shipreg.com
chad-maradmin.org
alliance-scs.org
November 21, 2025 at 10:21 PM
For a couple of hours this evening, I have been digging up a load of fraudulent "maritime administration" websites:
Actor 1 (Low confidence: ties to Turkey)
Previously discovered:
zambshipadmin.org
zambmaritime.org
New:
haiti-shipreg.com
btn-shipreg.com
chad-maradmin.org
alliance-scs.org
Actor 1 (Low confidence: ties to Turkey)
Previously discovered:
zambshipadmin.org
zambmaritime.org
New:
haiti-shipreg.com
btn-shipreg.com
chad-maradmin.org
alliance-scs.org
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NEW PIECE: Tracking shadow fleet vessels and their increasing use of false flags.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
On the front line of Europe's standoff with Russia's shadow fleet
With Europe imposing sanctions on Moscow, there has been a growing network of vessels sailing without a valid flag from Russia through European waters.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM
NEW PIECE: Tracking shadow fleet vessels and their increasing use of false flags.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Russian Navy Morse code weather from Dubna-class oiler Pechenga, 8348 kilohertz CW, 1219 UTC
RJS DE RMAL 567 15 17 1500 567 BT FM RMAL FOR RJH45 RJH48 BT 17121 99197 71564 41/98 30202 10270 40170 54000 70202 8//// 22200 00270 BT AR RMAL K
19.7N 156.4W Hove to
maps.app.goo.gl/2SVzhZY9gSMY...
RJS DE RMAL 567 15 17 1500 567 BT FM RMAL FOR RJH45 RJH48 BT 17121 99197 71564 41/98 30202 10270 40170 54000 70202 8//// 22200 00270 BT AR RMAL K
19.7N 156.4W Hove to
maps.app.goo.gl/2SVzhZY9gSMY...
November 17, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Russian Navy Morse code weather from Dubna-class oiler Pechenga, 8348 kilohertz CW, 1219 UTC
RJS DE RMAL 567 15 17 1500 567 BT FM RMAL FOR RJH45 RJH48 BT 17121 99197 71564 41/98 30202 10270 40170 54000 70202 8//// 22200 00270 BT AR RMAL K
19.7N 156.4W Hove to
maps.app.goo.gl/2SVzhZY9gSMY...
RJS DE RMAL 567 15 17 1500 567 BT FM RMAL FOR RJH45 RJH48 BT 17121 99197 71564 41/98 30202 10270 40170 54000 70202 8//// 22200 00270 BT AR RMAL K
19.7N 156.4W Hove to
maps.app.goo.gl/2SVzhZY9gSMY...
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My overview for @navalnews.com on the state of play with SEA 3000, "Upgraded Mogami" (aka 06FFM) & not quite zero change of specifications. I'd like to acknowledge & thank RAdm Hughes & MHI representatives on informative engagement enabling constructive coverage.
www.navalnews.com/event-news/i...
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Upgraded Mogami At Indopac - On Zero Change And Shipbuilding
Government and industry officials provide new information on changes for RAN Upgraded Mogami. Meanwhile Civmec touts frigate-building skills.
www.navalnews.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:33 AM
My overview for @navalnews.com on the state of play with SEA 3000, "Upgraded Mogami" (aka 06FFM) & not quite zero change of specifications. I'd like to acknowledge & thank RAdm Hughes & MHI representatives on informative engagement enabling constructive coverage.
www.navalnews.com/event-news/i...
www.navalnews.com/event-news/i...
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[1/7] U.S. Coast Guard spotted RF Navy Pacific Fleet Vishnya-class intelligence collection ship Kareliya (SSV-535) operating near Oahu, Hawaii, on 29 October.
Apparently, it took an end to the U.S. federal government shutdown for the report to be released.
Apparently, it took an end to the U.S. federal government shutdown for the report to be released.
November 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
[1/7] U.S. Coast Guard spotted RF Navy Pacific Fleet Vishnya-class intelligence collection ship Kareliya (SSV-535) operating near Oahu, Hawaii, on 29 October.
Apparently, it took an end to the U.S. federal government shutdown for the report to be released.
Apparently, it took an end to the U.S. federal government shutdown for the report to be released.
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⚡️Russian oil terminal in Novorossiysk on fire following reported Ukrainian drone strikes.
Ukrainian drones struck the Russian port city of Novorossiysk on Nov. 14, damaging an oil terminal and sparking a large fire, multiple Russian Telegram channels reported.
Ukrainian drones struck the Russian port city of Novorossiysk on Nov. 14, damaging an oil terminal and sparking a large fire, multiple Russian Telegram channels reported.
Russian oil terminal in Novorossiysk on fire following reported Ukrainian drone strikes
Ukrainian drones struck the Russian port city of Novorossiysk on Nov. 14, damaging an oil terminal and sparking a large fire, multiple Russian Telegram channels reported.
kyivindependent.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:59 AM
⚡️Russian oil terminal in Novorossiysk on fire following reported Ukrainian drone strikes.
Ukrainian drones struck the Russian port city of Novorossiysk on Nov. 14, damaging an oil terminal and sparking a large fire, multiple Russian Telegram channels reported.
Ukrainian drones struck the Russian port city of Novorossiysk on Nov. 14, damaging an oil terminal and sparking a large fire, multiple Russian Telegram channels reported.
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TALARA (9569994) will most likely appear in this red area on tomorrow’s satellite imagery. It is known as the Khuran (or Clarence) Strait, located north of Qeshm Island, Iran. This is where the terrorist-designated IRGC anchors vessels they have hijacked in international waters.
November 14, 2025 at 4:28 PM
TALARA (9569994) will most likely appear in this red area on tomorrow’s satellite imagery. It is known as the Khuran (or Clarence) Strait, located north of Qeshm Island, Iran. This is where the terrorist-designated IRGC anchors vessels they have hijacked in international waters.
An… interesting video about Starboard and how we’re working to protect the world’s critical maritime spaces.
More importantly if you skip to 12:45 you get to see me run through the detention of BORACAY by the French navy - the video was filmed the day that incident occurred.
More importantly if you skip to 12:45 you get to see me run through the detention of BORACAY by the French navy - the video was filmed the day that incident occurred.
A new video details how Starboard delivers actionable maritime intelligence to counter illicit activity at sea.
Watch here: youtu.be/2zcuuNzRqSA
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.
Meet The Ship Software Start-Up Catching Traffickers
YouTube video by Madison Malone
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
An… interesting video about Starboard and how we’re working to protect the world’s critical maritime spaces.
More importantly if you skip to 12:45 you get to see me run through the detention of BORACAY by the French navy - the video was filmed the day that incident occurred.
More importantly if you skip to 12:45 you get to see me run through the detention of BORACAY by the French navy - the video was filmed the day that incident occurred.
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The re-emergence of piracy in the Indian Ocean, alongside recent incidents in the Gulf of Guinea and Singapore Strait, underscores a pressing need for enhanced Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) across the world’s most critical maritime trade routes.
November 14, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The re-emergence of piracy in the Indian Ocean, alongside recent incidents in the Gulf of Guinea and Singapore Strait, underscores a pressing need for enhanced Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) across the world’s most critical maritime trade routes.
Proud to celebrate @starboardintelligence.com’s new HQ opening today. Working here means being part of something meaningful at the crossroads of geopolitics and technology. Big milestone — and I’m sure we’ll outgrow this space sooner than we think.
From a local research initiative to a global capability trusted by 30+ nations. 🌍
Today, PM @chrisluxonmp opened our new HQ—a major milestone for sovereign maritime intelligence. This is the hub where we turn complex ocean data into actionable operational insight.
Today, PM @chrisluxonmp opened our new HQ—a major milestone for sovereign maritime intelligence. This is the hub where we turn complex ocean data into actionable operational insight.
November 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Proud to celebrate @starboardintelligence.com’s new HQ opening today. Working here means being part of something meaningful at the crossroads of geopolitics and technology. Big milestone — and I’m sure we’ll outgrow this space sooner than we think.
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Strong Evidence That China’s Next Carrier Will Be Nuclear Emerges In Shipyard Photo
Nuclear propulsion for China's 'Type 004' aircraft carrier would represent a leap in naval capability and another step toward parity with the U.S.
www.twz.com/sea/strong-e...
Nuclear propulsion for China's 'Type 004' aircraft carrier would represent a leap in naval capability and another step toward parity with the U.S.
www.twz.com/sea/strong-e...
Strong Evidence That China’s Next Carrier Will Be Nuclear Emerges In Shipyard Photo
Nuclear propulsion for China's 'Type 004' aircraft carrier would represent a leap in naval capability and another step toward parity with the U.S. Nuclear propulsion would make the so-called Type 004 ...
www.twz.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Strong Evidence That China’s Next Carrier Will Be Nuclear Emerges In Shipyard Photo
Nuclear propulsion for China's 'Type 004' aircraft carrier would represent a leap in naval capability and another step toward parity with the U.S.
www.twz.com/sea/strong-e...
Nuclear propulsion for China's 'Type 004' aircraft carrier would represent a leap in naval capability and another step toward parity with the U.S.
www.twz.com/sea/strong-e...
Typhoon Fung-wong brings shipping through the Taiwan Strait to an effective halt. @starboardintelligence.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Typhoon Fung-wong brings shipping through the Taiwan Strait to an effective halt. @starboardintelligence.com