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The dark fleet is not a vessel problem. It is a network problem.
AIS manipulation, false flags, and shell ownership are coordinated across fleets to move sanctioned oil at scale. Vessel-by-vessel monitoring misses the system behind the activity. windward.ai/blog/what-is...
AIS manipulation, false flags, and shell ownership are coordinated across fleets to move sanctioned oil at scale. Vessel-by-vessel monitoring misses the system behind the activity. windward.ai/blog/what-is...
December 28, 2025 at 8:19 AM
The dark fleet is not a vessel problem. It is a network problem.
AIS manipulation, false flags, and shell ownership are coordinated across fleets to move sanctioned oil at scale. Vessel-by-vessel monitoring misses the system behind the activity. windward.ai/blog/what-is...
AIS manipulation, false flags, and shell ownership are coordinated across fleets to move sanctioned oil at scale. Vessel-by-vessel monitoring misses the system behind the activity. windward.ai/blog/what-is...
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Similar trend in terms of class-hopping. After an initial surge to Indian Register (led by the Sovcomflot tanker fleet), many transferred again to Russian Register even though it was expelled from the International Association of Class Societies (IACS) when Lloyds Register was in the Chair.
December 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Similar trend in terms of class-hopping. After an initial surge to Indian Register (led by the Sovcomflot tanker fleet), many transferred again to Russian Register even though it was expelled from the International Association of Class Societies (IACS) when Lloyds Register was in the Chair.
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Flag-hopping shadow fleet starts to settle in Russia
▶️Russia’s ship register has increased in size by 40% since the invasion of Ukraine
▶️Shift towards Russia’s flag comes as EU is adding pressure on ship registers and seeking to board vessels
www.lloydslist.com/articles/202...
▶️Russia’s ship register has increased in size by 40% since the invasion of Ukraine
▶️Shift towards Russia’s flag comes as EU is adding pressure on ship registers and seeking to board vessels
www.lloydslist.com/articles/202...
Flag-hopping shadow fleet starts to settle in Russia
Russia’s willingness to directly flag ships operating in sanctioned trades points to a more permanent evolution of the shadow fleet, with direct oversight and protection from Moscow
www.lloydslist.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Flag-hopping shadow fleet starts to settle in Russia
▶️Russia’s ship register has increased in size by 40% since the invasion of Ukraine
▶️Shift towards Russia’s flag comes as EU is adding pressure on ship registers and seeking to board vessels
www.lloydslist.com/articles/202...
▶️Russia’s ship register has increased in size by 40% since the invasion of Ukraine
▶️Shift towards Russia’s flag comes as EU is adding pressure on ship registers and seeking to board vessels
www.lloydslist.com/articles/202...
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Hey @jd-vance-1.bsky.social, can you please tell us more about how free speech is threatened in Europe?
Trump posts early on Christmas Eve: "If Network NEWSCASTS, and their Late Night Shows, are almost 100% Negative to President Donald J. Trump, MAGA, and the Republican Party, shouldn’t their very valuable Broadcast Licenses be terminated? I say, YES!"
December 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Hey @jd-vance-1.bsky.social, can you please tell us more about how free speech is threatened in Europe?
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Just in: The shadows of Russia’s maritime operations reveal a strategic twist! 🚢 Explore how Moran Security is embedding itself in oil tankers once meant to evade sanctions. Details here: russiamaritimewatch.wixsite.com/home/post/ru...
Russia’s Shadow Fleet and the Role of Moran Security
Executive SummaryOpen sources reveal that Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” of oil tankers — originally built to evade Western sanctions — is being repurposed as a maritime hybrid warfare asset. Cruci...
russiamaritimewatch.wixsite.com
December 24, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Just in: The shadows of Russia’s maritime operations reveal a strategic twist! 🚢 Explore how Moran Security is embedding itself in oil tankers once meant to evade sanctions. Details here: russiamaritimewatch.wixsite.com/home/post/ru...
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Flag-hopping shadow fleet starts to settle in Russia
▶️Shadow fleet ships are ending flag hopping in favour of direct Russian registration
▶️Russia’s ship register has increased in size by 40% since the invasion of Ukraine
www.lloydslist.com/articles/202...
▶️Shadow fleet ships are ending flag hopping in favour of direct Russian registration
▶️Russia’s ship register has increased in size by 40% since the invasion of Ukraine
www.lloydslist.com/articles/202...
Flag-hopping shadow fleet starts to settle in Russia
Russia’s willingness to directly flag ships operating in sanctioned trades points to a more permanent evolution of the shadow fleet, with direct oversight and protection from Moscow
www.lloydslist.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Flag-hopping shadow fleet starts to settle in Russia
▶️Shadow fleet ships are ending flag hopping in favour of direct Russian registration
▶️Russia’s ship register has increased in size by 40% since the invasion of Ukraine
www.lloydslist.com/articles/202...
▶️Shadow fleet ships are ending flag hopping in favour of direct Russian registration
▶️Russia’s ship register has increased in size by 40% since the invasion of Ukraine
www.lloydslist.com/articles/202...
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I hope, it was not posted before: the new sanction list for 40 tankers
eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dec/2025...
@pa.nton.cx
@vesselspotter.bsky.social
@claudialanz.bsky.social
eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dec/2025...
@pa.nton.cx
@vesselspotter.bsky.social
@claudialanz.bsky.social
eur-lex.europa.eu
December 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I hope, it was not posted before: the new sanction list for 40 tankers
eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dec/2025...
@pa.nton.cx
@vesselspotter.bsky.social
@claudialanz.bsky.social
eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dec/2025...
@pa.nton.cx
@vesselspotter.bsky.social
@claudialanz.bsky.social
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Here's the replay of yesterday's @brookings.edu event on Russia sanctions. The event kicked off with opening remarks by @whitehouse.senate.gov and featured a keynote by 2024 Nobel @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social on lessons to learn from four years of Russia sanctions...
www.brookings.edu/events/asses...
www.brookings.edu/events/asses...
Assessing the impact of Western sanctions on Russia | Brookings
www.brookings.edu
December 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Here's the replay of yesterday's @brookings.edu event on Russia sanctions. The event kicked off with opening remarks by @whitehouse.senate.gov and featured a keynote by 2024 Nobel @simonhrjohnson.bsky.social on lessons to learn from four years of Russia sanctions...
www.brookings.edu/events/asses...
www.brookings.edu/events/asses...
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🔎🇷🇺⛽️ Change in behaviour of Russian shadow fleet tankers: the beginning of a downgraded mode?
Since the start of what could be described as the "Tanker War II", a clear change has been observed in the navigation habits of Russian tankers belonging to the shadow fleet. 🧵
Since the start of what could be described as the "Tanker War II", a clear change has been observed in the navigation habits of Russian tankers belonging to the shadow fleet. 🧵
December 16, 2025 at 10:45 AM
🔎🇷🇺⛽️ Change in behaviour of Russian shadow fleet tankers: the beginning of a downgraded mode?
Since the start of what could be described as the "Tanker War II", a clear change has been observed in the navigation habits of Russian tankers belonging to the shadow fleet. 🧵
Since the start of what could be described as the "Tanker War II", a clear change has been observed in the navigation habits of Russian tankers belonging to the shadow fleet. 🧵
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Swedish civil conscription at large will be activated from January 2026, with youth being called in to receive lengthy training in prioritized civil defence areas.
Goal is 18,000 civil conscripts by 2035 (mostly emergency services).
More here: www.regeringen.se/pressmeddela...
Goal is 18,000 civil conscripts by 2035 (mostly emergency services).
More here: www.regeringen.se/pressmeddela...
December 11, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Swedish civil conscription at large will be activated from January 2026, with youth being called in to receive lengthy training in prioritized civil defence areas.
Goal is 18,000 civil conscripts by 2035 (mostly emergency services).
More here: www.regeringen.se/pressmeddela...
Goal is 18,000 civil conscripts by 2035 (mostly emergency services).
More here: www.regeringen.se/pressmeddela...
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In Schweden geht's bei Verteidigung nicht nur ums Militär, sondern genauso um den Zivilschutz. Die dazu gehörige Zivildienstpflicht (nicht zu verwechseln mit dem deutschen Ersatzdienst) wird nun deutlich ausgeweitet
Schweden weitet Zivildienst aus (das ist was anderes als die deutsche Version) – Augen geradeaus!
augengeradeaus.net
December 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
In Schweden geht's bei Verteidigung nicht nur ums Militär, sondern genauso um den Zivilschutz. Die dazu gehörige Zivildienstpflicht (nicht zu verwechseln mit dem deutschen Ersatzdienst) wird nun deutlich ausgeweitet
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RF Navy Northern Fleet Udaloy I-class destroyer conducted a southbound transit of the Great Belt today
- likely Severomorsk, which departed port (Severomorsk) on 5 December
- likely Severomorsk, which departed port (Severomorsk) on 5 December
December 10, 2025 at 7:14 AM
RF Navy Northern Fleet Udaloy I-class destroyer conducted a southbound transit of the Great Belt today
- likely Severomorsk, which departed port (Severomorsk) on 5 December
- likely Severomorsk, which departed port (Severomorsk) on 5 December
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Something is going on with false flagged vessel “CHARIOT TIDE”.
Currently at anchor in German EEZ en route to Baltic.
First false Gambia flagged.
Now false Mozambique.
New false certificate found on a “marinegov”-group website.
Currently at anchor in German EEZ en route to Baltic.
First false Gambia flagged.
Now false Mozambique.
New false certificate found on a “marinegov”-group website.
December 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Something is going on with false flagged vessel “CHARIOT TIDE”.
Currently at anchor in German EEZ en route to Baltic.
First false Gambia flagged.
Now false Mozambique.
New false certificate found on a “marinegov”-group website.
Currently at anchor in German EEZ en route to Baltic.
First false Gambia flagged.
Now false Mozambique.
New false certificate found on a “marinegov”-group website.
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Stærkt arbejde af @jakobbohr.bsky.social ! Blandt de uniformerede folk ombord på russiske skyggeflåde skibe har han ID på en tidligere Speznats-leder. Endnu et stærkt indicie på, at skyggeflåden også bliver brugt til militære formål. Læs med her👇🏻 danwatch.dk/tidligere-sp...
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 7:51 AM
Stærkt arbejde af @jakobbohr.bsky.social ! Blandt de uniformerede folk ombord på russiske skyggeflåde skibe har han ID på en tidligere Speznats-leder. Endnu et stærkt indicie på, at skyggeflåden også bliver brugt til militære formål. Læs med her👇🏻 danwatch.dk/tidligere-sp...
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Has #DE #Germany started naming vessels to satisfy #Trump?
@sarahkirchberger.bsky.social
@sophiewitte.bsky.social
@leif-11.bsky.social
@sarahkirchberger.bsky.social
@sophiewitte.bsky.social
@leif-11.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Has #DE #Germany started naming vessels to satisfy #Trump?
@sarahkirchberger.bsky.social
@sophiewitte.bsky.social
@leif-11.bsky.social
@sarahkirchberger.bsky.social
@sophiewitte.bsky.social
@leif-11.bsky.social
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Beşiktaş Denizcilik,a Turkish owner of the Mersin oil tanker damaged near Senegal,is ceasing all Russia-related voyages,-Reuters
"The security situation in the region has escalated considerably.After a thorough assessment,we’ve concluded that the risks posed to our vessels have become untenable
"The security situation in the region has escalated considerably.After a thorough assessment,we’ve concluded that the risks posed to our vessels have become untenable
December 2, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Beşiktaş Denizcilik,a Turkish owner of the Mersin oil tanker damaged near Senegal,is ceasing all Russia-related voyages,-Reuters
"The security situation in the region has escalated considerably.After a thorough assessment,we’ve concluded that the risks posed to our vessels have become untenable
"The security situation in the region has escalated considerably.After a thorough assessment,we’ve concluded that the risks posed to our vessels have become untenable
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Former US military lawyers speak out:
"The Former JAGs Working Group unanimously considers both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both."
Statement on Media Reports of Pentagon “No Quarter” Orders in Caribbean Boat Strikes
1/2
"The Former JAGs Working Group unanimously considers both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both."
Statement on Media Reports of Pentagon “No Quarter” Orders in Caribbean Boat Strikes
1/2
November 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Former US military lawyers speak out:
"The Former JAGs Working Group unanimously considers both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both."
Statement on Media Reports of Pentagon “No Quarter” Orders in Caribbean Boat Strikes
1/2
"The Former JAGs Working Group unanimously considers both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both."
Statement on Media Reports of Pentagon “No Quarter” Orders in Caribbean Boat Strikes
1/2
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❗️"- This is VIRAT. Help needed! Drone attack! Mayday!"
The 🇷🇺Russian crew of the tanker VIRAT reports a drone attack on the open frequency.
We remind you that the tankers VIRAT and KAIROS were subjected to "external impact" in the Black Sea.
The 🇷🇺Russian crew of the tanker VIRAT reports a drone attack on the open frequency.
We remind you that the tankers VIRAT and KAIROS were subjected to "external impact" in the Black Sea.
November 28, 2025 at 8:23 PM
❗️"- This is VIRAT. Help needed! Drone attack! Mayday!"
The 🇷🇺Russian crew of the tanker VIRAT reports a drone attack on the open frequency.
We remind you that the tankers VIRAT and KAIROS were subjected to "external impact" in the Black Sea.
The 🇷🇺Russian crew of the tanker VIRAT reports a drone attack on the open frequency.
We remind you that the tankers VIRAT and KAIROS were subjected to "external impact" in the Black Sea.
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🔥 Update: Tanker of the Russian shadow fleet in the Black Sea.
November 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
🔥 Update: Tanker of the Russian shadow fleet in the Black Sea.
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Damn it, Garry Kasparov.
💬"This is the best show Putin could not even dream of.
It's not about how much weaponry and ammunition you have.
It's about whether you are ready to fight and die.
Oh, great, you have a Canadian brigade in Latvia.
What is the order for this brigade? Will they open fire
💬"This is the best show Putin could not even dream of.
It's not about how much weaponry and ammunition you have.
It's about whether you are ready to fight and die.
Oh, great, you have a Canadian brigade in Latvia.
What is the order for this brigade? Will they open fire
November 27, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Damn it, Garry Kasparov.
💬"This is the best show Putin could not even dream of.
It's not about how much weaponry and ammunition you have.
It's about whether you are ready to fight and die.
Oh, great, you have a Canadian brigade in Latvia.
What is the order for this brigade? Will they open fire
💬"This is the best show Putin could not even dream of.
It's not about how much weaponry and ammunition you have.
It's about whether you are ready to fight and die.
Oh, great, you have a Canadian brigade in Latvia.
What is the order for this brigade? Will they open fire
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Yeah....after loitering in the Bay of Biscay for a few days, on its way to Russian Baltic ports, the #shadowfleet tanker #Runa now continued its journey, having managed tonight to re-flag from its false Benin flag to Cameroon - the highest risk flag registry acc. to both #ParisMoU and #TokyoMoU.
November 27, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Yeah....after loitering in the Bay of Biscay for a few days, on its way to Russian Baltic ports, the #shadowfleet tanker #Runa now continued its journey, having managed tonight to re-flag from its false Benin flag to Cameroon - the highest risk flag registry acc. to both #ParisMoU and #TokyoMoU.
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#Russia #ShadowFleet #Tanker delayed discharge/offload in #India port due to #Insurance holdup
Tiger 6 #Tiger6
#Maritime #Shipping
#Baird #BaIrdMaritime #Reuters
www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tan...
Tiger 6 #Tiger6
#Maritime #Shipping
#Baird #BaIrdMaritime #Reuters
www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tan...
Insurance scrutiny stalls discharge of Russian oil at Indian port
A Western-sanctioned vessel with Russian oil destined for Indian Oil Corp has had discharge of the cargo delayed at a port in eastern India due to a hold-up in
www.bairdmaritime.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:57 PM
#Russia #ShadowFleet #Tanker delayed discharge/offload in #India port due to #Insurance holdup
Tiger 6 #Tiger6
#Maritime #Shipping
#Baird #BaIrdMaritime #Reuters
www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tan...
Tiger 6 #Tiger6
#Maritime #Shipping
#Baird #BaIrdMaritime #Reuters
www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tan...
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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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Now that The Gambia deregistered all their shadow fleet tankers, the question is:
Will Sierra Leone follow this path or did they already choose sides with Russia already?
How can we continue allow their flag registry to operate on EU soil (Limassol, Cyprus)?
Will Sierra Leone follow this path or did they already choose sides with Russia already?
How can we continue allow their flag registry to operate on EU soil (Limassol, Cyprus)?
November 23, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Now that The Gambia deregistered all their shadow fleet tankers, the question is:
Will Sierra Leone follow this path or did they already choose sides with Russia already?
How can we continue allow their flag registry to operate on EU soil (Limassol, Cyprus)?
Will Sierra Leone follow this path or did they already choose sides with Russia already?
How can we continue allow their flag registry to operate on EU soil (Limassol, Cyprus)?